women empowerment

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.

The Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan has severely damaged the lives of the people of the region. Meet the inspirational woman who’s made it her life’s mission to help the women and children of J&K achieve some normalcy in their lives.

Sudha Menon, journalist and the author of Leading Ladies: Women Who Inspire India, and Legacy, has written about the journeys of many successful women. Today, she writes about her own journey and the incredible women who were there to support her at every step of the way.

After the horrific events that transpired in Bangalore on New Year's Eve, here's what you should know and what you can do.

Olympic athlete Krishna Poonia recently turned into a superhero when she chased down men who were harassing two girls in Churu district of Rajasthan.

If you are on desi Facebook, then chances are you’ve either shared a comic strip by Sanitary Panels or at the very least have spotted one while scrolling down your newsfeed.

When Samya Gupta was sexually harassed while travelling in a bus, she decided not to let her perpetrator get away with just an apology. Instead, she bravely took him to task to ensure she got justice.

When Samajwadi Party leader, Abu Azmi placed the blame on women for these horrific incidents, those on Twitter were swift in condemning his words and his sexist views.

Taking a pleasant break from being in the news as the state with the lowest sex ratio in the country, Haryana is now being lauded for being the state of successful women in recent times.