Tag: women
Work-life balance, fewer flexible work options, pose challenge for women at job front: Naukri study
Fewer flexible work options, work-life balance and family responsibilities pose substantial challenges for women trying to re-enter the workforce and are the main reasons for…
Indian startups: Infographic Insight: Fairer way foward for startups
Indian startups have the potential to move the needle on gender diversity by fostering inclusion as part of their cultural DNA, a new report suggests….
Four Indian-origin biz leaders on 2023 Forbes’ 100 richest self-made women list | Latest News India
Four Indian-origin women, including Jayshree Ullal and Indra Nooyi, have made it to the Forbes list of America’s 100 most successful self-made women, with a…
Iran official says women can attend football league games
TEHRAN: Women in Iran, who have long been barred from attending football matches except for rare occasions, will be allowed into stadiums during the upcoming…
Pakistan allows women Haj without male guardian
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has given women conditional permission for Haj without being accompanied by a close male relative, known as mehram, making it easier for those…
UN draft urges Afghan rulers to reverse bans on women, girls
UNITED NATIONS: A UN resolution that calls on Afghanistan‘s Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their increasingly harsh restrictions on women and girls and condemns their…
Women hold 36% of senior posts in Indian mid-market companies: Survey
Women holds 36% of senior management positions in mid-market companies in India, compared to 32% globally, a survey from Grant Thorton reveals. However, there are…
Afghanistan: US envoy to Afghanistan apologises for ‘inappropriate’ tweets
WASHINGTON: The top US diplomat to Afghanistan on Thursday apologised for tweets that suggested struggling Afghan women might find inspiration in African American history and…
Small Saving Schemes Announcements: Senior Citizens, women get a chance to increase their savings via SCSS, Mahila saving scheme
The government has implemented many initiatives to increase the earning potential of retirees and people who are risk averse. In Budget 2023, the government has…