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Dalljiet Kaur reflects on her new journey as a producer & what the future holds for her

Mumbai, April 9: After proving her mettle as an actor, Dalljiet Kaur has donned the producer's cap with her banner Bottoms Up Studios.

Empowering Education: Workshop on AICTE funding opportunities, Sarswati scholarship scheme

New Delhi, April 9: In a bid to expand access to higher education, an informative workshop focusing on the Sarswati Scholarship Scheme and other funding initiatives from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was held at GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam.

Women own 39.2 pc of all bank accounts in India, highest in rural areas: Govt data

New Delhi, April 6: Women own 39.2 per cent of all bank accounts and contribute to 39.7 per cent of total deposits in India and their participation is highest in rural areas, where they make up 42.2 per cent of account holders, the government data showed on Sunday.

Ana de Armas dismisses idea of gender-swap of iconic characters, bats for original female actions films

Los Angeles, April 3: Hollywood actress Ana de Armas is not in favour of gender-swapping in legacy titles like ‘James Bond’.

Female pilot injured after plane crashed in Gujarat's Mehsana; no casualties reported

Mehsana, April 1: A female pilot was injured after a plane crashed in a field in the Ucharpi village of Mehsana on Monday night.

Cate Blanchett: Shelf life of actresses when I first came on the scene was five years

Los Angeles, March 27: Oscar winning-actress Cate Blanchett, who has been in the industry for almost three decades, has talked about “ageism and sexism” that comes with Hollywood.

Retail, IT sector driving female contractual workforce participation in India: Report

Bengaluru, March 24: Retail and Information and Technology sectors are driving female contractual workforce participation in India, according to a report on Monday.

Saiyami Kher: 'Ghoomer' being part of a festival that celebrates strong female characters makes me proud

Mumbai, March 19: Actress Saiyami Kher is proud as “Ghoomer” was a part of a festival in Uzbekistan that celebrates strong female characters.

Rachel Zegler says Ariana Grande reached out to me to offer support ahead of 'Snow White's release

Washington, March 18: Actress and singer Rachel Zegler credited Ariana Grande and other women in Hollywood for offering their support as she prepares for 'Snow White' to hit theatres.

Urvashi Dholakia on making a comeback in 'Pushpa Impossible': 'Feels like coming home'

Mumbai, March 18: Television actress Urvashi Dholakia, best known for playing Komolika in “Kasautii Zindagii Kay,” has made a powerful comeback with the show “Pushpa Impossible.”

Lady Gaga calls out industry 'ageism' in powerful 2025 iHeartRadio Awards speech

Washington DC, March 18: Lady Gaga has called out 'ageism' in the music industry while accepting the Innovator Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, reported People.

Hansal Mehta claims women in Hindi cinema deserve 'more recognition and better roles'

Mumbai, March 15: In his latest post, filmmaker Hansal Mehta has addressed the debate around gender representation in Hindi cinema.

'Wednesday' actor Jenna Ortega in talks for 'Single White Female' remake

Los Angeles, March 14: The remake of the 1992 psychological thriller Single White Female may have found its leads.

Meghan Markle announces new podcast

Washington, March 13: After debuting her lifestyle brand As Ever and Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan', the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, who shares kids Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, with husband Prince Harry, announced she's reentering the podcast space, with the first episode of her new show debuting on April 8.

Women athletes in Gujarat can apply for 'Cash prize scheme 2024-25' from March 18

Gandhinagar, March 13: The Sports Authority of Gujarat has announced the "Women's Cash Prize Scheme for 2024-25", aimed at encouraging female athletes across the state.

PM Modi interacts with Lakhpati Didis; highlights significance of women's empowerment

New Delhi, March 8: On the occasion of International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday engaged in a conversation with the Lakhpati Didis in Navsari, Gujarat, to highlight the significance of women's empowerment and their contributions to society.

Lady Sarpanch of Gujarat's Kunaria transforms village with vision and dedication

Bhuj, March 8: Kunaria, a picturesque village in Bhuj tehsil of Gujarat, once made famous by the Bollywood film 'Lagaan', has earned new renown for its vibrant community and progressive outlook.

Indian Army's Southern Command War Memorial appoints all-female team of guides

Pune, March 8: In a groundbreaking move, the Indian Army's Southern Command War Memorial in Pune has appointed an all-female team of guides to lead visitors through the memorial's rich military history.

Women car buyers on rise, driving a new automotive trend in India

New Delhi, March 8: Over the past few decades, women in India have made remarkable strides in various fields, and the automotive sector is no exception.

Women's Day: At Mumbai Metro's all-women station, employees say proud of the work

Mumbai, March 8: In a unique display of women's empowerment on the occasion of International Women's Day, Akurli Metro Station has become one of the Mumbai Metro's all-women stations. Female employees stated that they felt proud to do their jobs.

Mona Singh calls for greater female representation in industry to empower women on and off camera

Mumbai, March 8: Actress Mona Singh, who was recently seen in 'Munjya', is celebrating International Women's Day on Saturday, and has called for more female representation in the film industry.

All-women police personnel deployed for PM Modi's event in Gujarat on Women's Day

Gandhinagar, March 8: An all-women police security cover will be deployed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in Gujarat's Navsari district on the International Women's Day on Saturday.

I knew I wanted Shabana Azmi to lead it for sure...: Shibani Akhtar reflects on making of female-led crime drama 'Dabba Cartel'

New Delhi, March 7: Shibani Akhtar, the creator behind the gripping new crime drama 'Dabba Cartel,' recently opened up about the creative journey, the challenges, and the triumphs of bringing the highly anticipated series to life.

Women homebuyers surge by 14% in 2024, with 1.29 lakh residential transactions: Report

Mumbai, March 7: The number of women homebuyers is steadily rising, with 1.29 lakh residential transactions registered solely by women in 2024--a 14 per cent increase from the previous year across top cities, according to a report by Square Yards.

India sees 26 pc surge in women's university enrollment in 2024: Report

Mumbai, March 7: India is witnessing a promising surge in female participation in higher education, with a 26 per cent surge in women's university enrollment in 2024, according to a report on Friday.

Women's Day 2025: Small-town athletes Lalita Thakur, Priya Bansal emerge as role models

New Delhi, March 7: As the country prepares to celebrate International Women's Day on Saturday, a couple of women sportspersons speaking to IANS elicited a common view about the changing dynamics and discourse in the country, particularly towards females.

'No need to fear anyone, give your best': Sakshi Malik's 'fearless' message for Women's Day

New Delhi, March 7: As the world is gearing up for International Women's Day on March 8, former wrestler and Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik highlighted the daily struggles a woman faces in her life and advocates for recognising women's strength and resilience every single day, urging to acknowledge the everyday battles women overcome.

Kamya Panjabi on Women's Day: Women don't need just one day of appreciation

Mumbai, March 6: Popular television actress Kamya Panjabi who is seen as Mohini in Sun Neo's show "Ishq Jabariya", opened up about what Women's Day means to her.

Achieving 70% female workforce participation by 2047 crucial for Viksit Bharat: Labour Secy Sumita Dawra

New Delhi, March 5: Achieving 70 per cent female workforce participation by 2047 is crucial for building a Viksit Bharat, as it can unlock significant economic potential and drive national growth, said Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, on Wednesday in New Delhi.

Female unemployment drops to just 3.2 pc in India in last 6 years: Centre

New Delhi, March 5: Female unemployment has dropped significantly to just 3.2 per cent in the last six years in India, said the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday.

Anil Kapoor calls 'boss woman' Rhea the number one creative female producer in Bollywood

Mumbai, March 5: Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has penned a heartwarming birthday message for his daughter and producer Rhea Kapoor.

Diya Mirza encourages women to empower themselves and each other on Women's Day

Mumbai, March 5: Ahead of International Women's Day, actress and environmentalist Diya Mirza shared an empowering message about the importance of recognizing women's rights, strengths, and the power of women supporting women.

Shruti Haasan likes to explore emotions of love, darkness, and self-discovery on-screen

Mumbai, March 3: Actress Shruti Haasan, whose British psychological thriller film ‘The Eye’ made its India premiere as the opening feature of the 5th Wench Film Festival, has shared that she has always been drawn to stories that explore love, darkness, and self-discovery.

Paytm to resolve FEMA allegations linked to Little Internet & Nearbuy; transactions largely before acquisition

Mumbai, March 1: Paytm, a major player in the digital payments and financial services ecosystem, has said it will seek resolution of alleged FEMA contraventions related to two acquired subsidiaries -- Little Internet Private Limited (LIPL) and Nearbuy India Private Limited (NIPL). The company in an exchange filing clarified that certain alleged contraventions are attributable to these subsidiaries for transactions during a period before they became part of Paytm.The allegations stem from a show cause notice (SCN) received by Paytm from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on February 28, 2025, related to alleged violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) for transactions between 2015 and 2019, the filing added. Paytm stated that it is seeking legal advice and evaluating appropriate remedies through available regulatory processes.

Will resolve FEMA allegations linked to Little Internet and Nearbuy subsidiaries: Paytm

New Delhi, March 1: Digital payments and financial services major Paytm on Saturday said it will seek resolution of alleged FEMA contraventions related to two acquired subsidiaries — Little Internet Private Limited (LIPL) and Nearbuy India Private Limited (NIPL).

In Mamata's Bengal, 64,910 female students opt out of higher secondary exam

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