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Drashti Vora: Making Quality Design Accessible To All Businesses

A recognized leader for contributions in Brand Designing with lucrartive skills in graphic designing

Dr Grace Pinto: Steering The Course Of Current Education System Towards A Modern Thoroughfare

We at ryan remain committed to fostering industry-academia partnerships to impart 21st century skills and provide new avenues to our students for `learning by doing'

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

Arshi Yasin: Building A New Dimension To The Sports Media Ecosystem Of Our Country

Her expertise as anentrepreneur is resilience, and she is currently pursuing value creation relentlessly as the CEO of the firm

Rajbir Kaur: Transforming Businesses By Leveraging Emerging Digital Technologies

An experienced technical leader with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry

Prajkta Patki: An Enabler Deriving Tremendous Results In The Field Of Recruitment And Career Management

She has been helping aspirant professionals in the Industry achieve their professional milestones through her firm ProGetters

Masoom: Revolutionizing The Night Schools For The Well Being Of The Students

Stiving to transform the night schools with unique contributions and profoundly motivated spirit

Manya Gupta: Empowering Trucking & Transportation With Progressive Entrepreneurship

A logistics veteran aimed to infuse the industry with a sense of professionalism, by empowering truck drivers with steady income opportunities, and offer shippers a seamless and efficient logistics experience

Lalika Sharma: Providing World Class Furniture That Is Traditional Yet Contemporary

A career spanning over 20 years with experience in general administration,customer services,Sales & marketing,corporate sales, relationship management across aviation, tourism, real estate & academics industry

Kubra Hussain: Pioneering Pedagogical Advancement by Forging the Educational Vanguard

Our unique disciplinary approach, termed 'reflection,' eschews traditional punitive measures for a more introspective method that gives students a day off to reflect on their behaviour concerning the school’s values.

Kavya Baburaj: Shaping The Future Of PR & Communications Through Innovation & Resilience

With more than ten years of experience in the PR sector, she has a wide range of skills that cover various areas including influencer marketing, online campaigns, and brand activations

Geethika Sudip: A Paladin Revolutionizing Digital Learning Content

Geethika currently functions as the CEO of Seamless Technologies, the parent organization behind Resorcio. From starting her career with a media organization to directing a movie and launching her own technology start-up, she proves that a woman can

Indian Women Face Lockdown Barriers to Career Progression - Kaspersky Report

Women are facing lockdown barriers worldwide and several reports are justifying it. Around 76 percent of women working in technology believe the effects of COVID-19 have delayed their career progression, while half of (54 percent) Indian women ...

7 Powerful Independent Indian Women Journalists Who are Voices of Change

Journalism is the fourth pillar of democracy and journalists are the custodians of truth. Of late, India has seen a rise in independent journalism

Hyderabad Gears Up to Crown Miss World 2025; Grand Finale Set for May 31 at HITEX

The Hyderabad International Exhibition Centre (HITEX) will host the Miss World 2025 grand finale on May 31. After hosting this esteemed

Anushka Sharma is the New Brand Face for L'Oreal Paris

Anushka Sharma has been named the brand ambassador for L'Oréal Paris in India. The business claimed she has been a vocal supporter of efforts to create a more inclusive society, which aligns with its basic principles and charitable endeavours.

President Murmu addresses 5th National Water Awards 2024 in New Delhi

The 5th National Water Awards 2024 was presented by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi and recognized exemplary efforts of individuals and organizations in water

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.

UN & Norway Partner for Women Farmers in Assam

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in India and the Norwegian Government have launched an initiative

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

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.

Traditional Climate Policies Fail to address Structural Gender Inequalities: Study

A study published in the Journal of Human Rights and Social Work introduces a gender-transformative climate framework, integrating feminist theory, climate justice, and on-ground

NCW Organises a Consultation on Accepting Trans Women in India

In order to address the myths that lead to the stigmatisation of the community's members and to start a discussion about their acceptance and participation in society, the National Commission for Women organised the first-ever consultation

Melinda Gates to Invest Additional $1 billion towards Women's Advancement

On May 2024, the founder of Pivotal Melinda French Gates made an announcement regarding her commitment

What Indian Women Expect from the Union Budget 2022

8 million are women of the 35 million unemployed in India who are actively looking for work in India. For better formal job opportunities for women, the upcoming Union Budget 2022-2023 needs to set the ground running. With policy and relief recommend

Barriers to Entry: Challenges Women Face in Fund Management

While women in fund management continue to face challenges related to underrepresentation and gender bias, there is

You Will be Remembered FC Kohli, Father of Indian IT industry Dies at 96

Faqir Chand Kohli, often called the ‘Father of the Indian IT industry, passed into the pages of history on Thursday. With this an era comes to an end. Kohli was 96. Born in March 1924, Kohli studied at Khalsa Middle School, and later National High

The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (20 - 25 February)

Empowering women is the most effective way to advance both the economy and women. We now recognise its importance for social progress, political stability, and economic expansion.

Vivo's Women's Day Initiative, Vivo KanyaGyaan to Empower Women In STEM

Vivo India announces the launch of Project 'vivo KanyaGyaan', a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering women in STEM. The project addresses the gender gap in STEM fields, particularly for young women from underserved communities, by providing acce

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.

Prez Droupadi Murmu praises Women's Participation in R&D at MNIT Convocation

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the importance of women's participation in research and development (R&D) for India's growth. She noted the rising enrollment

How Will Women Change the Landscape Of Entrepreneurship In 2022?

Women's participation in the workforce has aided a huge number of families in overcoming adversity and has resulted in employment development. Increasing the number of women in the workforce not only doubles our economic output, but it also teaches t

G20 Urged to Act Swiftly on Global Health and Empowerment of Women, Children & Adolescents

Representing two-thirds of the world's population, the G20 nations face a pressing call to action to enhance the health and well-being

5 Social Women Entrepreneurs Inclined towards Social Good

Entrepreneurs are leaders who are responsible for major innovation and progress of a nation. When they are associated with the business realm, they act as the engines of growth, and harness opportunity & innovation to fuel economic advancement. And,

The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (8-14 January)

Empowering women is the most effective way to advance both the economy and women. We now recognise its importance for social progress, political stability, and economic expansion.

Usha Financials Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Rs.400 Crore in MSME Loans

On 4th March, Indian Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC), Usha Financials, made a remarkable impact in empowering women entrepreneurs by providing

This Woman Entrepreneur's Neutraceutical Brand Nourishes the Skin from Inside Out

A healthy skin is an indication of your internal health and wellbeing. Like most good things, it begins from within believes Shilpa Rathi Maheshwari, an entrepreneur in the neutraceutical space.

SAHIT National Conference 2024 highlights Women's Workforce Participation

The SAHIT National Conference 2024 at the Indian National Sciences Academy in New Delhi celebrated women driving India's growth. The event brought together

Irish Consulate General, Mumbai Calls Applications for Data Challenge on Women's Safety

The Irish Consulate General in Mumbai is presenting an intriguing Data Challenge on Women's Safety for students from India and Ireland, in collaboration with the

Women Navigating Indian Gig Economy: Challenges & Possibilities

In July 2023, thousands of female gig workers in India united in a nationwide protest against the app-based company, Urban Company.

Shortfall in Gender Equality as SDG Goals 2030 Deadline Nears

The 2025 SDG Gender Snapshot released by UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs

A Relook At The CSR Rules Can Help Corporate & Nonprofits Alike In The Post-Covid World

Pratima Kirloskar President, Innovations (Society) Kirloskar Brothers

The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (5-10 December)

Empowering women is the most effective way to advance both the economy and women. We now recognise its importance for social progress, political stability, and economic expansion.

India aiming 70% Female Workforce Participation by 2047, says Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

India aims to achieve 70 per cent female workforce participation by 2047, a goal emphasized by Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, during the first-ever regional

T-Works and Care India Teams Up to Accelerate Innovation

T-Works, a prototyping centre established by the Telangana government, and Care India, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the development of marginalised women and girls, have collaborated to create inexpensive and accessible solutions.

Keo Green Energy & Uttaranchal Club Trust launch Initiative to Empower Women

In partnership with the Uttaranchal Club Trust, Keo Green Energy is launching an initiative to empower women and youth in India. The initiative offers over 1 lakh

Women Empowerment: The Right Of Every Woman

Many battles for women's rights have been fought hard; still, there is a long way to go. In the past few decades, women faced intricate issues which then turned into the beacon of a promising future;

The Impact of Influencers on Consumer Behaviour & Purchase Decisions

Ishita uses her YouTube — which has over 330k subscribers and Instagram — with over 118k followers to engage with her

Women's Jobs More at Risk from AI Than Men's finds UN Report

A new UN report, ‘Gender Snapshot 2025’, is sounding an alarm that nearly 28 percent of women's jobs worldwide

BANFF Spark Brings COVID-19 Revival Measures for Women Entrepreneur

The BANFF Spark Accelerator for women in the media business has again raised $275.000 in federal funding through a $5 billion fund to help women entrepreneurs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Star of Govinda Naam Mera Bhumi Pednekar joins the UN Campaign against Violence against Women

A United Nations Development Program (UNDP) campaign against violence against women will be spearheaded by Bhumi Pednekar! Violence has awful physical and mental effects, according to Bhumi.

Bank of Baroda's Shakti Samriddhi Program to Empower 100+ Women Entrepreneurs

Bank of Baroda’s BOBCARD launched the ‘Reimagining Lives: Shakti Samriddhi’ program in Mumbai. The program’s first phase aims to empower over 100 women entrepreneurs by

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.

IndoSpace & Magic Bus India graduates 52 Rural Women through YWF Programme

IndoSpace and Magic Bus India Foundation have graduated 52 women from rural Maharashtra who completed the Young Women Fellowship Programme (YWFP),

Women Still Face Bias at Work over Health Issues finds Study

Women's health is a direct reflection of the nation's overall health. Because of the declining quality of life, the idea of women's health has become a prominent concern in developing countries.

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

The Week That Was: ASMITA League, Nari Adalat, Zeenat Kureshi & More

From boardrooms to battlegrounds, stadiums to startups, Indian women are breaking barriers and redefining leadership across every industry and sphere. Whether it's historic appointments in politics and administration,

A Relook at the CSR Rules Can Help Corporate & Nonprofits Alike in the Post-COVID World

The COVID-19 pandemic is a ‘Black Swan’ event of 2020 with seemingly deep and long-term impacts on trade, finance, and global economies. For businesses, the pandemic will challenge their established practices, forcing them to conjure up new ways

Tata Communications aims to Empower 5 Million Women by 2024

Launches Phase 2 of the ‘School of Hope and Empowerment project in collaboration with TheBetterIndia; Expands reach toBiharandOdisha States

The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (27 Jan - 1 Feb)

Breaking years of stereotypes, Indian women are proving they are excellent home-makers and businesswomen. In the recent decade, the

Mamata Banerjee's "Lakshmir Bhandar" Scheme Covers Another 20 Lakh Women

Mamata Banerjee added another 20 lakh women to the "Lakshmir Bhandar" plan, bringing the total number of women who have benefited from the state government's outreach initiative to 1.71 crore.

PepsiCo India launches RevolutioNari Empowering 1 Million Women

PepsiCo India has launched RevolutioNari – A Revolution for the Nari, a program aiming to empower 1 million women nationwide. The initiative aims to build

pinBox, Digital Pension Provider for Self-Employed Women & Informal Workers Raises Funds

PinBox, a global PensionTech company aiming to provide digital micro-pension and social security inclusion, has received a $ 1 million investment from Venture Catalysts (Vcats), a combined incubator and accelerator fund 9unicorns.

Women Possess Innate Skill Sets Well-Suited to Finance Sector, Believes this Stock Market Expert

Women have had a complex relationship with finance over the years

"Nari Adalat' Launched by Sikkim CM in Rongpo on First Amma Samman Diwas

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated 'Nari Adalat' at Rongpo to offer accessible, informal, and compassionate conflict resolution for rural and semi-urban communities.

Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program Inaugurated

Initiated and organized by Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“the Company” or “Hang Lung”), the “Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program” today organized its inaugural event – the Women Leadership Forum – jointly with its

Women at the Fore Front: Women-led Contingents & Tableaux Featured on R-Day 2025 Parade

Republic Day 2025, marked the 76th anniversary of the Indian Constitution's adoption. Celebrated on Sunday the remarkable event paid homage to India's rich cultural heritage and social progress

Women Tell us about Gender Bias at Work and its Various Forms

The Women Entrepreneur team spoke to women from the tech, marketing, healthcare and design industry to tell us about the gender bias they have faced at work. Read on to know what they had to say and how we can challenge these biases.

Financial Institutions Must Support Women in Financial Planning, Believes DBS Bank India

Shoma Narayanan, a seasoned marketing professional with nearly two decades of experience in both digital and traditional marketing, product management, and sales in the banking sector

Orsolya Szekely Appointed as New World Bank Accountability Mechanism Secretary

Ms. Orsolya Székely was appointed Secretary of the World Bank's Accountability Mechanism today by the World Bank.

Arthan's Inaugural Women at Work Conference Champions Gender Equity in the Development Sector

Arthan, a pioneering organization in the development sector, successfully hosted its first Women at Work conference titled

BRICS Forum Partners with Women's Business Alliance to Boost BRICS+ Cooperation

The Organising Committee of the II BRICS Forum "Traditional Values" has declared a major collaboration with the BRICS Women's Business Alliance (WBA) and its UAE Chapter.

International Day for the Girl Child: What India is doing for its Betis - Schemes to Support Girls

'Girls outperform guys,' the headlines have frequently proclaimed. While student performance is neither gender-based or biassed, it is encouraging to see girls interested and pushing ahead in healthy competition.

Smriti Irani leads Transformative Force for Gender Equality & Equity at WEF Davos

Smriti Irani, Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good Gender Equity and Equality, led several initiatives on the sidelines of the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. She emerged as a transformative

Collector of Kallakurichi Inaugurates Special Camp for Transgender People

The Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment held a special camp for transgender people in Kallakurichi. The camp was inaugrated by District Collector PN Sridhar, who also served as the chief guest.

Godrej Properties Launches CREW, National Collective for Women in Real Estate

Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL), one of the most recognized brands in real estate sector of India, introduced CREW (Collective of Real Estate Women) which is a nationwide initiative aimed to support and facilitate women in real estate, and construction.

Women In The Workforce: Time To Fabricate New Archetypes Of Power And Leadership

Over the past few years, the number of women in the country’s workforce has soared. More and more women are not only entering the workforce at junior positions but also restarting their careers post a break, taking on leadership roles, and many

President Murmu Emphasizes the Role of Higher Education in Promoting Constitutional Ideals

President Droupadi Murmu emphasizes the pivotal role of higher education institutions in promoting constitutional ideals and fostering innovation

President Affirms India's Transition Toward a Women-Driven Development Model

India shifts focus from supporting women to enabling women-led growth, highlights President Droupadi Murmu at Ravenshaw University’s convocation

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).

Inheriting Wisdom While innovating Leadership for the Next Generation

In a recent interaction with Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine, Shaheen shares insights on how leadership can evolve from a hierarchical concept to a collective, transformative force in classrooms, emphasizing the role of women alumni in driving

Shagun Gupta Foundation holds a felicitation event and celebrates Third Gender Acceptance in the society

The Shagun Gupta Foundation recently organised a felicitation event with Isha Koppikar as the special guest.

Russia to Host BRICS Women's Forum to Advance Women's Empowerment

The BRICS Women's Forum will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, for the first time during the Fourth Eurasian Women's Forum from 18 to 20 September 2024.

26 Percent Women Cite Gender Pay Gap in New International Survey

Gender equality and disparity are still a huge issue in India. In a recent international survey on gender equality opinions and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the female respondents (87 percent) from India have stated that they...

Dissecting the Glaring Gender Gap in Healthcare in India

The Gender Gap in Healthcare in India remains a persistent problem that needs to be addressed on priority. According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2021,

Maharashtra Launches 'Adishakti Abhiyan' to Empower Women in Grassroots Governance

In a first-rate push to institutionalise ladies’ empowerment on the grassroots stage, the Maharashtra government

RS Deputy Chairman Harivansh Speaks for Gender Equality at the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Meeting

Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guiding principle, "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas aur Sabka Vishwas

Indian Businesswoman Smita Patil Honored as Global Women Achiever at UK Parliament

Smita Patil, the prominent and key leader in SSPL Group Pune, Maharashtra, has been awarded the Global Women Achiever

The Maharashtra government prepares draft for women's empowerment policy

According to Maharashtra Minister Yashomati Thakur, the state government has drafted a new women's empowerment strategy that takes a holistic approach to gender equality.

Women on the Rise: Indian Railways Enroute An Inclusive Future

Women's significant role in Indian Railways has led to change, empowerment, and progress, ensuring the smooth functioning of one of the world's largest railway systems.