'Leadership roles see 28% rise in women applicants'

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 18:33

The number of women applying for senior positions with experience levels between 11-15 years rose 28 percent in 2015 as compared to 15.3 percent in the previous year, according to a report.

Bharatiya Mahila Bank to have 60 branches by Mar 31: CMD

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2015, 16:11

Bharatiya Mahila Bank will launch nine more branches by this month end to close the fiscal with a network of 60 outlets, a top official said today.

Women empowerment? Under 10% women candidates in 22 state polls

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 17:05

At a time when the UPA government is determined to push through the Women Reservation Bill during the ongoing winter session of Parliament, comes the shocking news of abysmally low participation of women candidates in the electoral process.

India contributes USD 1 million to UN women`s body

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 17:03

India has contributed million dollar to the United Nations to help global efforts to ensure gender equality and empowerment of women.

Want to play Rekha`s role from `Khoon Bhari Maang`: Sonakshi Sinha

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 19:33

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who has made a mark for herself in Bollywood with movies like ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Rowdy Rathore’, says she wants to play legendary actress Rekha`s role from her 1988-released film ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’.

Themes on women`s empowerment & against crimes against women

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 12:01

Women`s empowerment and crimes against women are the main themes of the pandals for the four-day extravaganza of the Durga Pujas beginning in the metropolis from Friday.

If I ever have a child, I wish it’s a girl, says Salman Khan

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 08:32

Salman Khan created awareness about the ‘Girl Child, Women Empowerment’ programme, and said if he ever has a child, he wishes it should be a girl.

Sex education must be included in school syllabus: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 19:39

Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’s show - Ek Nari Aisi Bhi - this week discusses the decay in society and the plight of women with Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Kshama Sharma and Sanjoy Sachdev as guests.

Kolkata painting show portrays women empowerment

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 15:30

A collage of contemporary paintings exhibited here is celebrating the spirit of womanhood and women empowerment, in tune with the festive fervour heralding Durga puja.

IIFA 2013 takes up the cause of women empowerment

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 17:54

The 14th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards has added women empowerment as a cause that it will pursue under the programme `Power of 49`.