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Mitu Bhowmick Lange: Expert Distributor Of Indian Cinema Across The Globe

She am is the jury of LFFF. In 2017, she received the Jill Robb Award from Film Victoria for her leadership and contribution in the film industry. In 2018, she was appointed to the Board of Film Victoria, as the first Indian in Australia to be offere

Anju Chawla: A Catalyst Transcending People To Achieve Breakthrough

She believes that every individual has emotional prowess and she wants to introduce this to the ones who want to change the world.

Sindhu GM: A Catalyst For Positive Change In The Engineering Industry

A dynamic and accomplished civil engineer with over 14 years of experience, highly skilled in managing contracts, complex projects, and personnel management

Megha More: A Fitness Enthusiast Connecting Links Between Healthy Food & Physical Activity

Considers that leading a healthy lifestyle and eating a nutrient-dense diet can help people recover from the disease without the need for long-term medication

Eshika Lohani: Building Strong Finance Models Owing To Her Expertise In Analytics And Strategy

Having expertise in analytics and strategy, she is a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA, UK) along with being a Certified Financial Planner

Sheena Rajan: An Industry Leader Transforming Barriers Into Opportunities While Striving For Success

Her perseverance in the face of adversity made her a well-known personality in the Indian Human Resources field today

Mamta Jha: The Technocrat Bridging The Talent Gap In The Corporate Sector

If you face challenges in your life, see them as opportunities rather than problems. Women are more persistent and passionate than men, and they have more grit too. Have a longterm objective in mind and devise a method to achieve it. Bad days don't l

Sarika Jain: Navigating Market Research With Vision And Possibilities

An accomplished market research professional with over 16 years of experience, ability to design and deliver profitable research solutions across varied business objectives and product lifecycles

Kruba Shiniprasad: leveraging Years Of Experience To Set New Benchmarks In Industry

A dynamic individual with a strong desire to excel in all aspects of her life and an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience

Rekha N: A Zealous Leader Cutting Her Own Niche In The Oil & Gas Engineering Industry

An experienced professional with over 19+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas Engineering industry

Indira Priyadarsini: Passionate Entrepreneur With More Than Two Decades Of Expertise In The Textile Business

After overcoming several professional & personal obstacles, she has become most successful textile businesswomen

Ramya Parashar: A Trailblazing Phenomenon Acknowledged For Her Impeccable Leadership Skills & Business

As a part of MiQ’s global operational board, she represents the voice of India in Data Analytics, People Management, People growth, Vendor Management, Client Relationship Management, Service Delivery Management, Account Management and others

Geetika Malik: Disrupting Mindsets, Challenging Boundaries and Creating Landmarks in the Construction Industry

A third-gen entrepreneur, Geetika is playing a pragmatic role in navigating the company to greater summits

Rajani Tewari: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders Through A Commitment To Excellence & Empowerment

A strategic HR leader, she is recognized for enhancing organizational success through effective talent management and champions sustainability by leveraging technology for eco-friendly innovations in business

Dr. Manjula Anagani: Padmashree Awardee Championing Female Health

She is the First Doctor in the Country to utilize autologous Stem Cells to regenerate endometrium in case of endometrial aplasia (i.e., genetically absent lining of uterus). She is accomplished with Pioneering a new technique in India to create a Neo

Pallavi Sarkar: A Seasoned Expert in Human Resources with a Wide Range of Knowledge in HRM & People Development

An experienced HR professional who has worked in a variety of sectors expertised and experienced in developing HR, CSR and L&D departments, from initial design to effective integration

Candice Heng: Inspiring Teams through Empowerment & Celebrating Small Accomplishments

A seasoned professional with extensive experience across multiple sectors, specialized in the FMCG F&B industry and management

Nimisha Melag: A Digital Enthusiast Delivering Superior Customer Experiences By Amalgamating Business Skills & Technological Proficiencies

Known for her leadership skills and entrepreneurial notions that enabled her to rise and succeed as one of the new-age leaders of her generation

Candice El Khoury: Forging New Paths In The Digital Marketing Landscape Of Tomorrow

Expertise in spearheading innovative ventures across various sectors, with a focus on digital transformation, she excels in strategic planning, brand & product development, and campaign execution

Teena Jayswal: A Leader With Enriching Experience Across Sales And Strategic Tie-Ups

A sales and business development professional with over 17 years of experience and won awards for being the best salesperson at many companies she has worked with

Neha Srivastava: A Talent Acquisition Expert Focused On Placing Women In Executive Roles

She is an experienced HR professional and comes with sound experience in entire gamut of HR Consulting, Executive Search and 360 degree HR Transformation

Asha Rathore: A Finance Wiz Turning Challenges into Opportunities

A consistent and curious entrepreneur who helps the Forex traders to develop the knowledge and skills they need to trade efficiently

Sonia Dawar: Leveraging Rich Industry Experience To Emerge As A Trailblazer

She pursued entrepreneurship intending to bridge the gap between the services offered by the ‘Big 4s’ and smaller CA firms in India

Namita Chadha: A Women Raising The Bar For Others To Follow

Her areas of expertise includes multijurisdictional litigation & dispute resolution, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory issues, competition law, white-collar crime and many

Arpita Duarah: A Highly Respected Leader Skilled In Business Legalities

With a proficient legal career, she has a demonstrated history of working in the FMCG and Manufacturing sector

Sonam Khubchandani:On The Mission Of Driving Successful Financial Transformation For Businesses

It is an undeniable fact that the number of women-led organizations lags behind that led by men. As an elixir to these biased stats, women are chasing their entrepreneurial dreams

Meet the Indian Women Change-Makers of #SheTheChange 2022 Campaign

The #SheTheChange 2022 campaign, which was launched by the New Zealand High Commission in collaboration with SheThePeople TV, is now concluded. We were introduced to amazing women change-makers from New Zealand and India as well as the nations accred

ICC Bans Transgender Players in Women's Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has established a policy

Real Meets Reel: A List of 11 Indian Movies based on Real Women

Indian cinema has honoured fierce tigresses in some of its most iconic films. In this article, we have collated a list of 11 female-driven biopics in Indian cinema that portray strong and brave women who inspire every woman to spread her wings and fl

Skills-first hiring to increase the percentage of women in sales, says LinkedIn

Organizations can employ a skills-first hiring strategy to increase the proportion of women working in the sales function. This strategy not only makes sales teams and talent hiring pipelines more inclusive for women, giving them an equal opportunity

we are obligated to Reintegrate Women Prisoners Into Society, says CJI NV Ramana

Women in jail confront greater prejudices, stigma, and discrimination, making their rehabilitation a difficult task, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana remarked on Wednesday, noting the condition of women in prison.

Central Government announces the Inclusion of Skilling of Girls in Non-Traditional Livelihood

The Ministries of Women and Child Development, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minority Affairs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

Women at the Helm of Tech & Innovation's Future

Geetha Ramamoorthi is an accomplished leader in the fields of business growth, leadership, digital transformation, and sustainability. A champion for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, she is also a member of the National Non-Executive Think Tank for BIM

Awareness Rally on Women Empowerment marks Raja Ram Mohan Roy's 250th Birth Anniversary

To honour Raja Ram Mohan Roy's achievements to women's rights in India, including the abolition of practises like sati, polygamy, child marriage, and the caste system, the department of art & culture organised awareness rallies on women's empowerment

Women-Led Startups in India Grow From 600 to 14,400 In Five Years

The exponential growth of female-led startups in India has been a remarkable and inspiring phenomenon in recent years. Women are breaking down traditional barriers and making their mark in a variety of

The head of the National Women's Panel meets with the Kerala Police Chief to review pending complaints

On a three-day visit to Kerala, National Commission for Women (NCW) chairman Rekha Sharma met with State Police Chief Anil Kant and discussed issues concerning women's safety, including the status of pending complaints with the commission.

Women are underrepresented in leadership roles finds research by IBM & Chief

The centre of the pipeline for women in leadership has become hollow, according to a new global study by IBM, the Institute for Business Value (IBV), and Chief titled "Women in leadership: Why perception outpaces the pipeline—and what to do about i

Aditi Shrivastava Designated as New CEO of Pocket Aces

Pocket Aces has promoted co-founder Aditi Shrivastava to the newly created position of chief executive officer, which is to be effective immediately.

UNDP announces an Ambitious Initiative to Accelerate Progress on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

The UNDP has unveiled a bold new initiative to assist nations in accelerating progress toward gender equality and the global Sustainable Development Goals during the upcoming four years (SDGs).

New Zealand Beat West Indies to Confirm spot in Finals

This Sunday, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final will feature New Zealand, who secured a thrilling win against the West Indies in Sharjah

The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (23 - 28 May)

Every year on May 28, Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is marked around the world, coinciding with the International Day of Action for Women's Health 2022.

Impact of Mentorship and Networking on Women's Empowerment

Revathi Raghunath, leveraging two decades of diverse sales and marketing leadership, is dedicated to harmonizing Randstad

Ormax Media & Film Companion Unveil 2nd Edition of 'O Womaniya!'

Ormax Media, a media consultancy firm, and Film Companion, an entertainment platform, have announced the launch of O Womaniya!, the second edition of their initiative on female represe

The Book "How Women Work" examines the causes behind Asian Women's Achievement

"How Women Work," a forthcoming book, examines working women via a pan-Asian lens, seeing them in countries including China, India, Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand.

How to Overcome Unseen Biases that Impact Women Leaders' Journeys

Shivani shares her insights on the evolving landscape of women’s inclusion and hidden workplace barriers. She highlights unconventional metrics for measuring leadership potential

Indian Advertisements Still Uphold Gender Stereotypes

Before the rise in popularity of television advertisements and later the internet, the only way for a business to market their product to the general public was through print.

Gender Discrimination Accounts For 98 percent of India's Employment Gap: Report

According to a recent Oxfam India analysis, gender discrimination is accountable for 98% of the employment gap between men and women in India.

10th Annual Santam Women Of The future Awards Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs

The 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE, took place on Friday, 11 October at an exclusive luncheon hosted at The Venue at the Houghton Hotel and emceed by KhutsoTheledi.

Medi Assist launches Medi Akanksha, Programme to Assist Women in Resuming their Employment

Medi Akanksha, a programme aimed to assist women who have taken a professional sabbatical for a variety of reasons, was recently launched by Medi Assist.

Independence Day: Remembering Contributions of Women Journalists & Writers in India's Freedom Struggle

The echoes of history resonate with tales of valor, sacrifice, and untiring efforts that culminated in India's freedom from colonial rule

Empowering Women in Tech: Challenges and Opportunities

Gitanjali Singh is the Head of Strategy and Client Success, Visionet BFSI, an IT company, headquartered in New Jersey, US with offices in Bangalore, Mumbai and Coimbatore in India. She, along with Mr. Alok Bansal, Visionet Systems India's MD and Glob

LC Victoria Gowri takes oath as Madras High Court Judge; SC Rejects Petition Opposing Appointment

The petitions opposing the appointment of attorney Lakshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri as a judge of the Madras High Court were dismissed by the Supreme Court.

News18's First Regional Event SheShakti 2025 Honoring Women Leaders held in Mumbai

News18 Sheshakti, the leading India platform dedicated to recognizing and enabling women leaders and change manufacturers, is set to launch its first regional edition in Mumbai on July 31, 2025. Organized in collaboration with Lions Clubs Internation

The 65th Session of the UN Commission Calls for Equality for Women in Decision Making

The 65th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) that was conducted virtually, starting two weeks ago, ended on 26th March.

9 Powerful Indian Female Voices Breaking Taboo Surrounding Mental Health Issues

Despite the developments, India still views mental health as a taboo concept. This age-old stigma is finally receiving strong backlash from new-age voices.

Incorporating Sustainability in the Furniture Industry to Attract New-Age Consumers

Padma is an HR and CSR specialist with prior experience across different industries such as oil & gas, manufacturing, building material, and engineering. She has

What's Holding Women Back From Employment?

India's female labour force participation rate is among the lowest in the world, and it has remained stagnant over the past decade. According to the latest NFHS poll, women still make up a much smaller percentage of the workforce than men.

Story Telling: Women's Trusted Tool for Igniting Empowerment & Catalyzing Societal Transformation

In the tapestry of human history, storytelling has burned brightly

BSF's Seema Bhawani Shaurya Expedition 2022 Ends

The BSF Seema Bhawani Shaurya Expedition Empowerment Ride – 2022, which began on International Women's Day 2022 at India Gate in New Delhi and ended on March 29th in Chennai, was flagged off on the oc

How women are transforming the influencer marketing sector

In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, influencer marketing has emerged as a powerful tool to drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversions. With the rise of social media, influencers have become an essential part of many brands’ mar

How Legacy Systems Evolve to Enable Scalable Hyper-Personalized Banking

Tapasya is a seasoned customer service leader, with over 22 years in the banking industry, known for transforming service into a strategic differentiator. She blends customer-centricity with process rigor, driving digital innovation, grievance resolu

YES BANK & SHEROES launch YES Essence Plus Accelerator To Support Women Entrepreneurs

YES BANK announced the launch of YES Essence Plus, an accelerator program to support women-led startups in partnership with SHEROES, the women-only social network.

Fynd's Ragini Varma Believes Women in Positions of Power Can Help Beat Gender-Based Prejudices

The Indian startup revolution has taken the business world by storm. Based on the total number of startups and Unicorns, the country’s startup ecosystem has been adjudged as the third largest in the world after the U.S. and China.

Survey Highlights Generative AI's Impact on Women in India

A recent survey by NASSCOM and BCG reveals that while 90 per cent of Indian women view Generative AI tools as crucial for career growth, only 35 per cent feel equipped

NCW Hosts Workshop to Address Women's Issues & Representation of Women in Media

The National Commission for Women held a workshop titled "Capacity Building and Sensitization Program for Media Personnel" to draw attention to women's issues and the rep

Different Strokes of an Entrepreneur: From Acing Adventure Sports to Running A Digital Marketing Agency

Ambika Sharma, a woman entrepreneur who has successfully balanced a business and a life of extreme adventure: the founder of Pulp Strategy

ICC open 'to bridge gap between women and men's prize money,' says CEO

Discussions are on to “bridge the gap between women and men’s prize money” in cricket’s global competitions, the ICC’s chief executive Geoff Allardice has said.

ICC Raises Concern over Afghanistans Lack of Progress in Womens Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is all set to host its first U-19 Women's T20 World Cup later this week, but expressed concerns regarding Afghanistan's ongoing lack of support for women's cricket.

Gender Stereotypes Still Impact Women's Career Choices in Bihar & J'khand: IIT Patna Study

A new study conducted by IIT Patna has identified that entrenched gender stereotypes still have an impact on the profession that women pursue in higher learning institutions in Bihar and Jharkhand.

Shaping New India through Rural Entrepreneurship

India as a nation is rich in talent, but to develop and flourish, the country needs stringent attention and measures. It’s not a hidden fact now that empowered women entrepreneurs in rural India are contributing capital gain of $200 million in the

L&T Financial Services Launches Digital Sakhi Project in Karnataka

Customized training materials based on baseline and needs assessments for each state Leading non-banking financial firm L&T Financial Services (LTFS) today announced the launch of its Digital Sakhi project in Karnataka.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: India to Begin Campaign against NZ

The Women’s T20 World Cup has been confirmed to be held in the Bangladesh from October 3rd to October 20th by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This is the ninth edition and there will be 10 teams competition and all the matches will be play

Businesses Attempting to Create More Inclusive Workplaces, Star in Me Report

Inevitably, diversity and inclusion are interconnected. Organizations that lack diversity seem unable to be inclusive. Without inclusion, diverse organizations cannot prosper.

UN Report Unveils Bias Against Women Hasn't Improved in Last Decade

As shown by the Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) assessment by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), persistent prejudices against women

8 Books Every Woman Must Read: A Cherry-Picked Weekend Guide

Women’s roles in literature have evolved throughout history and had led women to develop into strong independent roles. The Women's Entrepreneur Magazine Team has compiled a list of female-penned books which portrays strong female protagonist.

Uncovering the Various Facets of Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor Dr. Somdutta Singh

The Women Entrepreneur team speaks to her about the various ventures Dr. Somdutta has been a part of and about her views on women in leadership. Here are choice excerpts from the conversation.

NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2025 to Support Industry's Inclusive Growth

The "NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2025" will take place at The Leela in Mumbai from June 18–19

How Women Entrepreneurs are Claiming the Top

In the past, it was typical of us to assume that women only belong inside the four walls of their home and were generally an inferior gender without any dreams or ambitions.

Ed Tech Start-Up Campus 365 rolls out WE - 'Women-Express' Policy to Encourage its Women Employees

Underlining personal and professional challenges faced by women at workplaces, Campus 365--a prominent edtech company has rolled out WE- ‘Women Express’ policy to provide a safe, secure, open and conducive work environment.

6 Indian Female Influencers Who Dazzled at Cannes Film Festival 2024

The 77th Cannes Film Festival or Festival de Cannes has been underway from 14 May to 25 May 2024. The much-awaited global event celebrates world cinema

Female Role Models & Mentors will make STEM Education more Engaging for Young Girls

Ashima Jain Purohit is a director of engineering with FreshWorks. Her experience as a seasoned professional with over 15 years of IT experience has been focused on d

8 Indian Women Actors Who Dazzled on Cannes 2023 Red Carpet

The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious and renowned film festivals in the world. Held every year in Cannes, French Riviera

CJI calls for better women representation in judiciary

Only 17 of the 37 women candidates suggested by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment as high court judges have been appointed so far, according to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana.

U.S. Women's Health Scores Fall Short of Those of Other Wealthy Nations Despite Higher Spending

It is obvious that many women lack access to the screenings and preventative care they require as the state of women's health in the United States continues to deteriorate.

Union Minister Raksha Nikhil Highlights Asmita Programs Role in Promoting Womens Sports

Union Minister of State for Sport, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, underlined the importance of the Asmita programme in facilitating women's participation in sports. As part of the Khelo India programme, the programme arranges leagues and tournaments across sp

8 Indian Women Who Challenged Stereotypes & Paved a New Path

From defying patriarchal beliefs to overcoming disabilities in pursuit of their passions, these eight Indian women have shattered glass ceilings and emerged victorious in the way that only true fighters can.

Women's Day: Women Entrepreneurs Share their Thoughts on Inclusion

United We Share’s Shumita Kakkar; Tummoc’s Monalisha Thakur; Ziyyara Edutech’s Kavita Sharma; Whiskers India’s Neeja Shah Goswami;

Indian Army Organises 'Educative Health Forum' in Machhal Sector to Empower Women in Personal Health & Hygiene

The Indian Army held an "Educative Health Forum" in the Machhal sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara region as part of an attempt to commemorate May as "Women's Empowerment Month." According to a statement released by the Indian Army, counselling s

Roche, a biotech company, promises to support inclusivity and diversity in the Middle East

In 1896, Roche, a biotechnology company, was founded in Basel, Switzerland.

Interview: This Musical Entrepreneur Connects Artists with the Entertainment Industry

Musical Dreams is a published author and poet, a Kathak dancer (learning under Guru Prerana Shrimali), a Delhi University Topper and a mentor to many young artists.

Indian Women and the Wide Wage Discrimination as explained by Oxfam's India Discrimination Report 2022

In order to better understand inequality and discrimination in the country's access to jobs, income, health, and agricultural credits, Oxfam India undertook a thorough examination of government data from 2004 to 2020.

National Science Day: Women STEM Leaders Urge Indian Women to Cultivate Scientific Temperament

Science is that invisible thread that weaves through every aspect of our lives. From discovery of gravity to artificial intelligence, it drives human progress through innovation and curiosity.

Economic Independence is Critical for Women's Empowerment, Navjot Khosa

District Collector Navjot Khosa noted that the new generation consists of change-makers who may reevaluate the status of women in society and stated that economic independence plays the most significant part in women's empowerment.

Maha Lakshmi Scheme Enables Women to Use TSRTC Buses In Hyderabad

The Maha Lakshmi scheme was launched by the Telangana government where over 31 per cent of women have used the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation

Prestigious Canadian Scholarship Awarded to 17-year-old Indian Girl

A 17-year-old Indian girl from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has won a 77,000 USD (INR 58,92,294) scholarship from Huron University in Canada. Radha Hari, a grade 12 student at

Addressing Women Underrepresentation in Start-up Ecosystem- there's light at the end of the tunnel

Archana Khosla Burman is the Founder Partner, Vertices Partners, Senior vice Chairperson, FICCI FLO Mumbai and the National Head of Programming and Content - Startup Cell at FICCI FLO.

Centre approves three programmes aimed at empowering and protecting women and children

The Union Cabinet has authorised three Ministry of Women and Child Growth umbrella projects aimed at empowering and protecting women and children

The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (10-15 October)

The following is the October edition of this weekly roundup. The past week was packed with a wide range of activities aimed at empowering women.

UAE Gender Balance Council organises Gender Balance Forum during WGS 2025

Gender Balance Forum has recently been hosted by UAE Gender Balance Council during the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025, highlighting UAE’s commitment towards strengthening

Influencing with Intent: Social Media Queens of India

Diving Deep Into India’s Thriving Creator Economy We Bring To You Some Of The Top Women Social Media Influencers Who Are Raising Awareness About Real Life Issues Through Their Content.

How Indian Women are Shaping Family Offices & Business Ventures

Legacy Growth, is an advisory for family offices, family-owned businesses, VC/PE Funds, and entrepreneurs. Suraj is one among the Top 40

The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (04 March - 09 April)

Women Entrepreneur India aims to keep you up to date on all of the women empowerment events that have occurred in the last week. Take a look at this.

Meet Loco Driver Surekha Yadav, an Achiever Breaking Gender Stereotypes

For years women were told what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ for them. This also extended to their choice of career; some industries were inherently thought to be better suited for men. In the Indian context, the railways were also thought to be a s

ICC replaces the term "batsman" with "batter" to Promote Gender Equality

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to use the term “batter” instead of “batsman”. This initiative was taken to gave supremacy to gender-equality. They justify this move as a “natural and overdue evolution” in the sport in