women empowerment

Plagued by drought, regressive social customs, and lack of access to facilities, the situation is especially dire for the women and children of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. However, one woman, and her organisation, are tipping the scales in favour of these people and giving them hope for their future.

Actress Taapsee Pannu, a strong advocate for women's rights, pulled out of an event whose sponsor was a fairness cream brand.

An officer by day, a social activist by night, Tejaswini Gautam has performed in over 50 plays.

AIE Services has published a powerful new photo series that depicts images of real sexual assault victims wearing the clothes they were wearing during the attack

Eve teasing and molestation are problems that women all over the world, especially in India, grapple with everyday. Often, many women are unaware of the laws and regulations that give them protection against such acts. Here are some of the key legal sections dealing with sexual offences against women that all women must know about.

Despite facing discrimination in her village because of her passion for wrestling, Rani Rana never gave up on her dream.

Daniben Makwana, a 50-year-old widow from Dhrangadhra, Gujarat, has inspired many by breaking tradition and performing the rites during her daughter's wedding

Writer's Cafe, which emplys burn survivors as kitchen staff, is completely not-for-profit and the proceeds go towards the rehabilitation of other burn victims

An auto driver in Noida is on a mission to spread the message of keeping the country clean. He carries a dustbin and provides free rides to those who promise to keep the city clean between 12am and 4am

Women in India’s urban slums often suffer from complications during pregnancy and childbirth that can have severe consequences for their health. Now, a free voice calling service is helping these women get the requisite information to avoid such circumstances, and live worry-free.