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Surfer, weightlifter, celeb: women in headlines at Tokyo Olympics

Here's our list of the 10 women who will be in the news and get the most number of global eyeballs in the fortnight starting from Friday, July 23

Percentage of STEM women graduates in India higher compared to US, UK: Govt

The percentage of women graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at tertiary level in India is higher compared to developed nations, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

The making of BJP's social rules

From conservative to radical, the party's stand on marriage and population control has evolved in two distinct phases: One when it was in power, another when it was not

Children of mid-day meal scheme beneficiaries show better growth: Study

The study, which was recently published in journal Nature Communications, is titled 'Intergenerational nutrition benefits of India's national school feeding program'

Pogonotrophy and the joy of being 'beardiful'

Sandeep Goyal examines the culture of the beard and its significance in these WFH times

Bike taxi startup Rapido plans to ramp up hiring of women captains

India's largest bike taxi platform has also filed for the bike taxi service application with the State Transport Authority in Karnataka

As work from home deepens …

… are far-reaching social changes coming with it?

Women did three times as much childcare as men during coronavirus pandemic

Women took on 173 additional hours of unpaid child care last year, compared to 59 additional hours for men, study says.

Women now comprise 41% of global supply chain workforce: survey

Every leadership level saw an increase in representation, except the executive level where there has been a slight decline.

Victoria's secret swaps angels for 'what women want': Will they buy it?

The embattled fashion giant is attempting an extreme brand turnaround

Enrolment of female students lowest in institutes of national importance

This is according to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20.

China's top university under fire for using women to lure applicants

One of the top universities in China is facing criticism for using women to lure applicants into a sexually suggestive online advertisement

70 brands partner with 'Myntra for Earth' to offer sustainable fashion

Nearly 62% visitors to the 'Myntra For Earth' store are women, with metro cities contributing about 40% of the overall visits to the store

Women CEOs show more inclusive leadership style during Covid peak: S&P

Women CEOs emphasised empathy, adaptability, accountability and diversity more frequently than their male peers in public communications during the peak of Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis from S & P Global in collaboration with researchers from the University of Paris.On average, women CEOs scored higher for positive sentiment and used words related to trust more frequently than men.Utilising advanced natural language processing of 4,958 earnings calls conducted from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, the report represents the results of a joint project between analysts, data scientists and academics affiliated with S & P Global's recently launched Diversity Research Lab and Pantheon-Assas Management Science Research Laboratory (LARGEPA), the management science laboratory within the University of Paris 2 Pantheon-Assas."Our research identified clear gender affinities for key concepts and words during the peak pandemic period across nearly 8,500 companies

'Unprecedented move': Politicians vow to pay India's women for housework

Ruling coalition, Opposition in Tamil Nadu and Kerala promise monthly income support to homemakers; Mamata Banerjee says she will give monthly income support to female heads of 16 million households.

UN report: Many women in poor nations can''t say, "No sex"

Many women in poor nations can't say, 'no sex': UN study on bodily autonomy

Alessandra Galloni becomes first woman as Reuters editor-in-chief

The Reuters news service has promoted Alessandra Galloni to be its new editor-in-chief, making her the first woman to take that role in the company's 170-year history.

Bindi hits the spot

It is now left to be seen if the bindi gets a global sheen, thanks to Nasa's Swati Mohan

India women's football team suffer 1-2 defeat to Belarus in second friendly

The Indian women's football team suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Belarus in its second international friendly here on Thursday.

Indian women's hockey team undergoes mind training workshop

The Olympic-bound Indian women's hockey team on Tuesday underwent an online mental training workshop with renowned sports psychologist Mugdha Bavare organised by the Sports Authority of India