Helpi to aid women in times of distress

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 21:17

The Delhi-based OneWorld Foundation India (OWFI) launched a personal safety App on the occasion of the International Women’s Day (IWD).

International Women’s Day: Google pays tribute through doodle

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 00:31

For this year, the Google has its doodle depicting 27 faces of women from across the world.

Rape rises on streets, fades from Bollywood screens

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 10:44

A dimly-lit or dark room, a yelping woman, a callous villain and a hero who saves the helpless victim. Bollywood of the 1950s to 1980s almost had a set rape "formula". Fortunately, this has diminished on the silver screen, but sadly, rapes are on the rise off-screen.

French artistes tour Rajasthan

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 19:45

A group of 35 artistes from France are on a two-month visit to India, performing street shows with an aim to generate awareness about freedom of women and women empowerment issues.

Website promotes female condoms for Women`s Day

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 18:59

As a mark of women`s empowerment ahead of International Women`s Day, March 8, online couponing destination www.cuponation.in is offering discounts for female condoms to increase awareness about the product.