Tag: Women
Abolishing 497 Akin To Giving Licence For Adultery: DCW Chief
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal on Thursday criticised the striking down of British-era adultery law by the Supreme Court, saying that the decision is tantamount to extending "open licence" to cheating among men.....
Women's World T20: India Continue Winning Run, Beat Australia
India continued their winning momentum as they outclassed Australia by 48 runs in Group B match of the ICC Women's World T20 here on Saturday.....
Four Indians Enter Medal Round Of Boxing Worlds
Five-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom became the first Indian on Tuesday to enter the medal round of the 10th AIBA womens World Boxing Championships at the packed K.D. Jhadav Hall here.....
Mary Storms Into Boxing Worlds Final; Lovlina Bags Debut Bronze
Five-time world champion M.C.Mary Kom stormed into the final of the 48 kilogram light flyweight category after thrashing North Korean Kim Hyang Mi 5:0 by unanimous verdict in the AIBA Women's World Championships at the packed K.D.Jadhav Indoor Stadium here on Thursday.....
Mithali Breaks Silence, Blames Coach And Edulji On World T20 Axing
The selection fiasco in the Women's World T20 semi-final against England refuses to die down with the centre of the storm, former India skipper Mithali Raj on Tuesday launching a scathing attack on head coach Ramesh Powar and Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji for supporting the idea of benching her for the crucial tie that the team lost to bow out of the showpiece event in the Caribbean.....
Sabarimala Protesters Win Again, Police Take Back Women Devotees
After waiting for hours barely one kilometer from the Sabarimala temple, two Kerala women devotees were escorted down the hill, as thousands of Ayyappa devotees on Monday put up a massive protest causing one of the woman to faint.....
Sitharaman 2nd Woman Finance Minister After Indira Gandhi
After being the second woman Defence Minister, the first being Indira Gandhi, Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday became the second woman to head the Finance Ministry, after the former Prime Minister. ....
BJP Issues Notice To MLA For Kicking Woman
Hours after getting him to issue an apology, the Gujarat BJP on Monday slapped a showcause notice on its Ahmedabad legislator Balram Thawani for kicking a woman and asked him to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him.....
Cabinet Approves Bill Against Triple Talaq, To Replace Ordinance
The government will introduce a Bill in the coming session of Parliament against triple talaq to make it an offence punishable with imprisonment of up to three years and fine.....
Delhi Cabinet's Nod To Free DTC Bus Travel For Women
The Delhi cabinet on Thursday gave in-principle approval for a free ride to women in DTC and cluster buses starting October 29, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot announced.....
