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Edtech major Byju's introduces period leaves for staff, trainees
This new policy is a significant step in prioritising employees' happiness, work-life integration, flexibility, and workplace sensitivity, a statement said.
 "Edtech major Byju's introduces period leaves for staff, trainees")
BJP will name presidential candidate with an eye on 2024 General Elections
BJP sources said that the party might nominate either an OBC or a woman for the post of President or go for a woman OBC candidate
 "BJP will name presidential candidate with an eye on 2024 General Elections")
Canada condemns Taliban's decision to oblige Afghan women to wear burqa
Taliban on Saturday issued a decree ordering the Afghan women to wear the all-covering burqa in public places, adding that if violated a male member of the family will be imprisoned for three days
 "Canada condemns Taliban's decision to oblige Afghan women to wear burqa")
As men fear vasectomy, onus of family planning falls on Indian women
India's latest health data show that nearly 38% of women have undergone sterilisation but only 0.3% of men have had vasectomies
 "As men fear vasectomy, onus of family planning falls on Indian women")
Flipkart launches rural area- and women-focused Flipkart Foundation
Aims to positively impact 20 million lives directly and indirectly over the next decade
 "Flipkart launches rural area- and women-focused Flipkart Foundation")
Term insurance necessity for women, add critical illness cover: Experts
Most insurance experts concur that women don't buy term insurance - one policy that can provide adequate protection - in large enough numbers
 "Term insurance necessity for women, add critical illness cover: Experts")
Amazon scales up efforts to increase its women workforce in India
Putts spotlight on women staff, associates, partners who have fought societal, cultural, disability and economic barriers and are also redefining role of a woman in fast-paced e-commerce sector
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Cricket Ireland announces 1.5 mn euro investment in women's game
Cricket Ireland on Thursday announced that it will invest 1.5m euro in the women's game in the country.
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Women investors have Rs 4.5 trillion of mutual fund AUM, says CAMS
Report sats 5.9 million women investors hold 14 million folios and assets under management of Rs 4.5 trillion
 "Women investors have Rs 4.5 trillion of mutual fund AUM, says CAMS")
Women-run tiny businesses offer $11.4bn scope for fin institutions: IFC
These enterprises face numerous challenges, including inadequate access to capital, technology and information, and infrastructure gaps, says IMF study
 "Women-run tiny businesses offer $11.4bn scope for fin institutions: IFC")
Women capable of transforming society by their strength: Rahul Gandhi
Extending greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that women are capable of transforming society by their wisdom
 "Women capable of transforming society by their strength: Rahul Gandhi")
Working from home in coronavirus pandemic is a breeze, but for men
According to a New Zealand study, which found that while most people liked working from home during the pandemic, women still did the lion's share of the housework and childcare
 "Working from home in coronavirus pandemic is a breeze, but for men")
Women managers: India lags major regional peers, ESG scores risk impact
Other countries also have higher gender diversity on company boards, says BofA Securities report
Amazon India starts campaign to honour women Amazonians who lead by example
The campaign 'SheIsAmazon' puts spotlight on women employees, associates and partners who have fought societal, cultural, disability, and economic barriers to achieve their dreams
PM Narendra Modi interacts with winners of Nari Shakti Puraskar
The awards will be given by President Ram Nath Kovind on International Women's Day which is on March 8
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Nearly 70% women want to buy real estate; prefer ready homes: Survey
Nearly 70 per cent of women prefer to invest in real estate, mainly in residential properties, according to a survey of 9,000 women by unicorn startup NoBroker.
 "Nearly 70% women want to buy real estate; prefer ready homes: Survey")
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Women's investible wealth grows more than that of men, shows data
When it comes to Asia (excluding Japan), women's investible wealth is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8 per cent to $7.3 trillion by 2025 from $4.8 trillion in 2020
 "Women's investible wealth grows more than that of men, shows data")
Women fund manager still under-represented in Indian MF industry: Report
The latest study by Morningstar India shows that of the 399 fund managers, 32 are women, who are managing funds either as primary or secondary managers or have oversight as heads of equity or debt
 "Women fund manager still under-represented in Indian MF industry: Report")
Women participation in gig economy sees 3x surge: Taskmo report
Industries like fin-tech, edtech, e-commerce, fashion tech and health-tech are showing maximum job allocation for women gig workers
 "Women participation in gig economy sees 3x surge: Taskmo report")
