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Wolvaardt ready for 'right start' as SA gear up for tri-series opener vs India
Colombo, April 28: Laura Wolvaardt believes South Africa are well-prepared and ready to "start on the right foot" as they face India in their opening match of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series in Colombo on Tuesday.
Haryana State Women Commission chief visits 'One Stop Centre' in Gurugram
Gurugram, April 28: Haryana State Commission for Women Chairperson Renu Bhatia, on Monday, visited and reviewed the facilities being provided at the One Stop Centre, located at Civil Lines, to provide immediate shelter to harassed women here.
India to play Myanmar, Indonesia, Turkmenistan in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
New Delhi, April 28: The India U20 women's team were drawn alongside Myanmar, Indonesia and Turkmenistan in Group D of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday.
70 pc women entrepreneurs in India eager to improve business-critical skills: Report
New Delhi, April 28: Seventy per cent of women business owners in India, especially those from tier II and III cites, want to improve their financial, marketing, and digital skills to scale their ventures, according to a report on Monday.
GI-PKL: Tamil Lioness, Punjabi Tigress, Telugu Cheetahs, Bhojpuri Leopardess reach semi-finals
Gurugram, April 28: Tamil Lioness, Punjabi Tigress, Telugu Cheetahs and Bhojpuri Leopardess on Sunday reached the women's semifinals of the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) here at the Gurugram University.
India sees 92 pc surge in job applications by women for enterprise job roles: Report
New Delhi, April 28: India’s job market is surging ahead with renewed momentum in 2025, with applications from women for enterprise roles seeing a 92 per cent surge, a new report said on Monday.
Pratika Rawal's unbeaten 50-run knock guides India Women to victory over Sri Lanka by 9 wickets
Colombo, April 27: Pratika Rawal's unbeaten 50-run knock guided Indian Women side to victory over Sri Lanka Women in the first match of the ODI tri-series at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
Indian women's hockey team suffer second loss against Australia A in Perth
New Delhi, April 27: The Indian women's hockey team put in a determined and gritty performance but fell short against Australia A, going down 2-3 in their second game of the Australia tour, at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday.
Assefa breaks women-only world marathon record in London
London, April 27: Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa smashed the women-only world record by 26 seconds at the London Marathon, running 2:15:50 to win the World Athletics Platinum Label road race on Sunday.
Women pugilists shine as 14 Indians reach finals at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships
Amman, April 27: Nine of the 12 Women’s U-15 boxers competing in the semifinals won their respective bouts to progress ahead, as 14 Indians were guaranteed a finals spot at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships after the eighth day of competitions.
My mom is wonderful: Olivia Rodrigo on why she considers Jennifer Rodrigo as role model
Washington, April 26: Singer Olivia Rodrigo shared why she considers her mother, Jennifer Rodrigo, as her role model.
Delhi CM chairs review meeting with Dept of Women and Child Development , instructs officials to conduct regular visits to Anganwadi Centres
New Delhi, April 26: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a review meeting with the Department of Women and Child Development at the Delhi Secretariat on Saturday.
Indian Women's Hockey Team goes down 3-5 to Australia A in opening match of tour
New Delhi, April 26: The Indian Women's Hockey Team fought valiantly but fell short in their opening game of the Australia Tour, going down 3-5 against a clinical Australia A side at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta orders construction of 500 new creches
New Delhi, April 26: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday ordered construction of 500 new creches or ‘Palna’ centres to augment the existing 187 daycare facilities and also unveiled plans to build two new working women’s hostels.
When Moushumi Chatterjee talked about acting in real life
Mumbai, April 26: Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee is celebrating her 77th birthday on April 26. Commemorating the occasion, let us look back in time when the yesteryear diva opened up about everyone acting in real life.
Indian women's hockey team goes down 3-5 in opening match on Australia tour
New Delhi, April 26: The Indian women’s hockey team fought valiantly but fell short in its opening game of the Australia tour, going down 3-5 to a clinical Australia 'A' side at the Perth Hockey Stadium in Perth on Saturday.
Gwyneth Paltrow speaks up on her rumours with Meghan Markle
Los Angeles, April 26: Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has addressed rumours about her feud Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.
Personally very excited to see how Charani will fare in ODI tri-series, says Harmanpreet Kaur
Colombo, April 26: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said she is personally excited to see how young left-arm spinner N Shree Charani fares in the upcoming ODI tri-series, where the side will face hosts Sri Lanka in the opening game at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
Just the beginning of my journey: Long jumper Shaili Singh on breaking Anju Bobby George's record
New Delhi, April 26: After rewriting history with a strong jump of 6.64m to break Anju Bobby George's 23-year-old record at the Federation Cup, long jumper Shaili Singh said that it is just the beginning of her journey.
Women's ODI tri-series: India restart preparation for World Cup with questions on bowling make-up
Colombo, April 26: Amidst the frenzy around IPL 2025 and who would be the gainers and losers from a long-term national set-up perspective, the India women's cricket team will be restarting its preparation for this year's World cup when they kick start their ODI tri-series campaign against hosts' Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
Biggest thing appreciable in development of Indian youth is its inclusivity: PM Modi during Rozgar Mela
New Delhi, April 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that the inclusivity of the Indian youth is a key factor in their development in the country.
Cannot treat Yunus any different than Hasina: Islamist group's warning to interim govt
Dhaka, April 26: The radical Islamist group in Bangladesh, Hefazat-e-Islam, has issued a threat, stating that the Chief Advisor of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, will face a similar fate as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if the proposals made by the Women's Affairs Reform Commission are put into action.
GI-PKL 2025: Tamil Lioness, Punjabi Tigress reach semis as battle of top-four intensifies
Gurugram: , April 26 (AINS) Tamil Lioness and Punjabi Tigress on Friday reached the semifinals in the women's section of the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) at the Gurugram University here on Friday. For women's matches, the League stage ends on Sunday, and it will be a day to watch out for as the remaining four teams will look to seal the remaining two spots for the semifinals.
Communal violence in Murshidabad especially impacted women, girls: NCW
Kolkata, April 25: The impact of the communal violence and riot-like situation in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district in West Bengal following protests against Waqf (Amendment) Act turning violent there earlier this month has been maximum among the women and children of the victim families there, observed the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday.
Sukanya Yojana proving to be a boon for girl child, over 72,000 accounts opened in Bihar's Motihari
Motihari (Bihar), April 25: Since the formation of the NDA government, the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been transforming the lives of millions of girls and their families across India.
Nida Dar takes an extended break from cricket to prioritise mental health
New Delhi, April 25: Veteran all-rounder Nida Dar, widely regarded as one of Pakistan's greatest women's cricketers, has announced an indefinite break from cricket to focus on her mental well-being. The 38-year-old confirmed her decision through a post on social media platform X, citing personal and professional challenges that have taken a toll on her mental health.
Indian women's hockey team bolsters preparations for five-match series in Australia
Perth, April 25: After a month-long senior national training camp, the Indian women's team is set to be tested in a five-match series from April 26 to May 4 against Australia. India will first face the Australia A side on April 26 and 27, and later face the challenge of World No. 5, the Australian Senior team, on May 1, 2, and 4 at the Perth Hockey Stadium.
In a first, all women panel elected to Pala Bar Association in Kerala
Kottayam: , April 25 (IANS) In another first for the country, an all-women advocates panel has been elected as the office-bearers of the Pala Bar Association in Kerala's Kottayam district.
Bihar triumphs in 12th Senior National Women's Rugby 7s Championship
Guwahati, April 25: Bihar defeated defending champions Odisha 21-12 to be crowned as the winners of the 12th Senior National Rugby 7s Championship (Women). This marked Bihar's second national championship title, having won it earlier in 2022 on home soil.
Nyrraa Banerji aka Leela from 'Hasratein S2' reveals what helps her stay in character
Mumbai, April 25: The latest episode of Hungama OTT's show "Hasratein S2" introduced us to a new character, Leela, played by Nyrraa M Banerji.
Great opportunity for us to gain valuable match exposure: Salima Tete ahead of Aus series
Perth, April 25: After a month-long senior national training camp, the Indian women’s hockey team is set for a challenging five-match tour of Australia from April 26 to May 4. The tour begins with two matches against Australia A on April 26 and 27, followed by three matches against the World No. 5 Australian senior women’s team on May 1, 3 and 4 at the Perth Hockey Stadium.
It matters to be vocal about issues: Selena Gomez opens up on her mental health journey
Washington, April 25: Actress and singer Selena Gomez opened up about her mental health journey and said she must advocate for the same.
Blake Lively praises her mother as survivor of the worst crime, says she never got justice
Washington, April 25: Amid Blake Lively's ongoing legal battle with her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni, the actress and her husband Ryan Reynolds made a rare appearance together at a recent event.
Detailed roadmap laid out in 2025-26 Budget to transform Rajasthan: CM Sharma
Jaipur, 24 April: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday said that a detailed roadmap has been laid out in the 2025-26 Budget to transform Rajasthan.
Ellyse Perry rejoins NSW after six-year Victoria stint
New Delhi, April 24: Ellyse Perry is returning to New South Wales after spending six years representing Victoria in state cricket.
Rajasthan Royals' clash with MI to be a 'Pink Promise' match
Jaipur, April 23: Rajasthan Royals have officially announced that their much-anticipated clash with Mumbai Indians on May 1 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will be the #PinkPromise Match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. It will be a marquee fixture that highlights the franchise's enduring commitment to women-
GI-PKL paves way for gender equality as women players get into action
Gurugram, April 23: Tamil Lioness, Marathi Falcons and Punjabi Tigress registered wins in the women's games in the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) at the Gurugram University here on Wednesday. The GI-PKL commenced last week and will run for 13 days, with the final schedule for April 30 here at the Multipurpose hall of the Gurugram University.
Sabalanka looking forward to Madrid but is keen to repeat 2023 rather than 2024
Madrid (Spain), April 23: Aryna Sabalenka is back at the Mutua Madrid Open hoping to rekindle memories of her title win from 2023, rather than her epic defeat in last year's final against Iga Swiatek. Sabalenka travels to Madrid in good form, despite a recent defeat in Stuttgart, but admitted in a press conference on Wednesday that the clay used in Madrid is not her favourite surface.
HPV test kits to play key role in India's fight against cervical cancer: Dr Neerja Bhatla
New Delhi, April 23: Indigenously developed HPV test kits are set to become a game-changer in India's efforts to tackle cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women, renowned gynaecologic oncologist, Dr Neerja Bhatla, said on Wednesday.
Taapsee Pannu gifts cycles to school girls: Want them to be self reliant
Mumbai, April 23: Actress Taapsee Pannu traveled to Barabanki on Wednesday for the fourth time with her husband Mathias Boe.