women empowerment

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.

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.