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Muslims are...: When Brigitte Bardot was fined for anti-Islam remarks
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (514+ words) French film icon Brigitte Bardot, who died aged 91 on Sunday, was not only remembered for redefining female stardom in post-war cinema but also for a long trail of court cases over remarks targeting Muslims, immigrants and minority communities. Bardot, who…...
The invention women use every month, and the woman behind it
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (370+ words) She had already solved the problem decades ago. Long before glossy ads, corporate labs, or billion-dollar hygiene brands entered the picture, Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner had drawn the answer on paper. It was the 1920s. Women whispered about periods, hid stained…...
Women National Commission launches SHEServes to promote women in defence forces
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (479+ words) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched "SHEServes, a new programme aimed at guiding and motivating young women to pursue careers in Indias defence forces. The initiative was formally launched in Ranchi, with the participation of Minister of State…...
How I taught a lesson to nosey society members: Bengaluru woman is internet hero
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (299+ words) What began as a disturbing account of moral policing has now turned into a rare case of accountability, after a 22-year-old woman revealed in a follow-up Reddit post how legal action led to society board members being removed, fined, and…...
In the line of fire | Harinder Baweja’s 'They Will Shoot You, Madam"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (505+ words) indiatoday.in is the leading Indian news website specialising in the fastest breaking news that ensures the most reliable news coverage in English. It provides readers with the full spectrum of news of India and the world along with every…...
Rekha had Amitabh in vision, sceptical about Mukesh Agarwal's look: Bina Ramani
1+ week, 3+ day ago (950+ words) indiatoday.in is the leading Indian news website specialising in the fastest breaking news that ensures the most reliable news coverage in English. It provides readers with the full spectrum of news of India and the world along with every…...
Increased workload, poor income: How climate change is hitting rural woman more
1+ week, 4+ day ago (171+ words) Climate change is intensifying the workload and vulnerability of women, particularly in rural areas, according to a statement made by the government to the Lok Sabha. Recurring instances of erratic rainfall and the rising likelihood of extreme weather events can…...
Egg freezing explained: Why quality and quantity both matter
1+ week, 6+ day ago (555+ words) With more women choosing to delay motherhood due to career goals, personal reasons, or health concerns, egg freezing has emerged as a practical option to preserve fertility. However, when discussions about egg freezing begin, two medical terms often dominate the…...
Women@Dior-UNESCO mentorship 2026-27 opens: Who's eligible and why it matters
1+ week, 6+ day ago (557+ words) Young women in higher education across the world can now apply for the 2026-27 edition of the Women@Dior and UNESCO mentorship programme, an international initiative that combines mentoring, education and collaborative project work to support the next generation of female…...
Endometriosis hits 1 in 10 women: Why symptoms are dismissed, diagnosis delayed
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (559+ words) Her story, full of delays, dismissals, and the need for self-advocacy, is one that thousands of women across the world, especially in India, relate to. Endometriosis is not just a reproductive disorder; it is a chronic inflammatory disease that remains…...