Women Empowerment  

The Supreme Court today directed the Centre to grant permanent commission to all women officers in the Army within three months, terming the Centre's argument of physiological limitations and social norms for denying them command posts "disturbing". Let’s find out more about this watershed moment in Indian Army, in this episode of Not For Women Only with Sunita Iyer.

India celebrates Sarojini Naidu's birthday as National Women's Day of India every year on February 13. Sarojini Naidu was India's first women governor and also famous as 'Bharat Kokila'.She actively participated in the Indian National Movement for the independence of the country. She was famous for her nickname 'Nightingale of India' because of her poems. Here's are some rare photos of Sarojini Naidu along with a few must-know facts about this great woman.

Forbes India has released its annual 30 under 30 list that comprises India's young changemakers and brightest stars under the age of 30. The 30 member list released on February 4, 2020, includes five women namely Actor Sai Pallavi, Ikea designer Akanksha Deo Sharma, entrepreneurs Palak Shah, Priya Prakash and Sai Gole. Let’s find out more about these young women changemakers of India in this episode of Not For Women Only with Sunita Iyer.

In this episode of Not For Women Only, we take a look at how Swami Vivekanada ushered in a strong belief that women must be put in a position of power to solve their own problem in their own way and this was possible only through education.

Sister Nivedita, born in Ireland as Margaret Elizabeth Noble in 1867, met Swami Vivekananda for the first time in 1895 as he returned from the United States.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Dussehra event in New Delhi. While he spoke of furthering women empowerment as today is Vijaya Dashami, he also hailed the air warriors on Air Force Day. He ended the speech by urging all to take a pledge in saving water, conserving energy and ending plastic.

The two Gujarati women said they were inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message on women empowerment. They also encouraged other women to come forward to showcase their skills

Over the last five years, India has traveled a long way in bridging the gender gap, especially in economic activities and financial transactions. As per the data from the Income Tax Department, the rate of growth in the number of women PAN i.e. Permanent Account Number holders is greater than the rate of growth for men.

In this episode of Not for Women Only, we take a look at the myth surrounding menstruation and how the current government is changing the ‘hush-hush’ social narrative with a futuristic vision of ‘affordable and quality healthcare’ for all.

BJP national general secretary Muralidhar Rao held a Town Hall in Bengaluru, in which around 500 youngsters participated. The national general secretary touched upon several important points, ranging from national security to Article 370 and women empowerment

 

Several steps are required to holistically attain female empowerment. First, a woman must establish independence. Next, she must have the opportunity to generate wealth. Then, resources must exist for social and economic empowerment.

Performance of the Modi government in this term is where the focus lies. Has it given women quite a bit to cheer? Let's take a look at the schemes, programmes and missions introduced to empower women.

The first transgender to become an office bearer in the Congress, Apsara Reddy, was in Bengaluru to attend an event promoting women empowerment

 Manithi leader Selvi had said to media that 50 women would enter Sabarimala temple on December 23 at any cost. A group of women under the women empowerment organisation Manithi, headquartered in Chennai, is all set to start their journey to Sabarimala temple on December 22 afternoon.