women empowerment

Gouri, who is a daily-wage labourer, couldn't afford to commission a well to tend to plants and trees under her care.

Rehana Adeeb faced sexual abuse and violence at a very early age. But today, she has not only learnt to raise her own voice but is also helping other women fight against injustices like rape, domestic violence and honour killings.

Four special-needs girls have overcome great odds and difficult circumstances to represent India at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria, and win medals too. Barnali Das finds out more about these intrepid sportswomen.

Even as many across social media hailed the decision, some wondered if this hadn't always been the case. Here's what we can tell you.

For her work in advocating gender equality, Devaki Jain was conferred the Bradford Morse Memorial Award by the UN.

Health workers—who are they, and can anybody become health worker? During this World Health Workers Week (April 2 – 8, 2017), Thriveni S. Beerenahally shares some of her experiences, training wonderful women to be community health workers.

Often, traditional skills and learnings can be leveraged to generate income opportunities and livelihoods, particularly for underprivileged communities. A group of women from a South Delhi slum are doing just that through the traditional art of crocheting.

The film provides a searing indictment of rape culture, cyber bullying, harassment of women and celebrity culture.

She worked as domestic help, a construction worker, a sweeper and took on every other odd job she could find to ensure her children had the best education and life.

The actress's words will resonate with anyone who has had to struggle in life.