Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar said that women have strengthened their position in various fields and it is essential to encourage and empower them with confidence and opportunities for building a developed nation.
As International Women's Day (IWD) was celebrated on March 8, the global landscape remains a stark reminder that for millions of women’s equality is not a corporate slogan, but a matter of literal survival.
On International Women's Day, Samajwadi Party 's Mainpuri MP Dimple Yadav said that the women who move forward with courage, hard work, and confidence despite limited resources are the true strength of society.
The dialogue “Main apni favourite hoon” was spoken by Kareena Kapoor’s character Geet in the 2007 film 'Jab We Met', directed by Imtiaz Ali. Over the years, the line has become a popular pop-culture quote.
Mansukh Mandaviya took part in the FIT INDIA Pink Cyclothon in Kolkata to celebrate the occasion, promoting women’s fitness and cycling.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday congratulated 11 candidates from West Bengal who figured in the final merit list of the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination 2025, noting with pride that nearly half of the successful candidates from the state are women.
The United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day 2026 - “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” is a call to dismantle discriminatory laws, policies, practices and systemic barriers that pose barriers towards women equality and empowerment.
The announcements were made during the party’s International Women’s Day celebrations in Mamallapuram, a coastal heritage town near Chennai.
In a post on his WhatsApp channel, O’Brien described Banerjee’s dharna as “straight talk” and indicated that the protest would continue indefinitely. “Straight talk from Mamata Banerjee on Day 2 of her dharna. Timeline: indefinite,” he wrote, signalling the party’s resolve to continue the agitation.
Out of 250 locations identified across India for the massive one-day women’s athletics league, the Northeast accounts for a significant share.
