Ill thinking towards women needs to be punished: Omar

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:20

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that there was a need to change the mindset of the people towards women.

International Women`s Day: Be proud to be a woman, believe in your dreams: actress Sofia Hayat

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 18:21

Sofia Hayat, a victim of child sex abuse, appeals to women who have been victim of rape or other violence to rise above such things and live their dreams.

Australia cricketers get bonus on women`s day

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 17:59

Cricket Australia`s (CA) Board Friday voted to pay its female cricketers a $10,000 bonus each, recognising the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars winning two world championships in six months.

Bihar to constitute 10,000 self help groups for women: Nitish

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 16:16

The Bihar Legislative Assembly on Friday took a collective resolution for women`s empowerment.

Shashi Tharoor heckled by BJP women workers

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 16:09

Union Minister Shashi Tharoor was on Friday heckled by BJP women workers, who were protesting against lack of safety for women, at a function here to mark International Women`s Day.

Tripura women Assembly members sworn in on International Women`s Day

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 15:45

Five newly-elected women members were sworn-in in the new Tripura Assembly on International Women`s Day on Friday.

Our heads hang in shame over crime against women: Sonia

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 15:41

Amid rising cases of crime against women, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today said "our heads hang in shame" due to recurring incidents of rapes and other violence against women.

MPs demand passage of women`s reservation bill

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 15:38

With the issue of safety and security of women taking precedence on International Women`s Day, the demand for early passage of the women`s reservation bill appeared to have taken a backseat in Lok Sabha Friday.

I owe my success to my mother: Neetu Chandra

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 12:09

Neetu Chandra says had it not been for her mother, life would have been tougher for her. She owes her success to her mother, and therefore, wants to pamper her on Women`s Day Friday.

International Women`s Day: New age women venture into uncharted territory

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 10:04

Women have been an integral part of the Indian film industry since its inception a century ago. Barring a few exceptions, their major contribution has been as actors or singers. On International Women`s Day, March 8, IANS lists the women who have dared to step into uncharted territory in recent times. They have not only carved a niche for themselves but are pioneering a new trend that will perhaps encourage others to follow suit.