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Indian-origin girl wins laurels at Queen's Commonwealth Essay Contest [details]

Czaana Saxena, an Indian-origin girl, is the winner of the gold finalist award in the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, which is the world's oldest such content.

Mar 13, 2021

Viral breastfeeding photo fuels calls in Cambodia on women's rights

Cambodia must protect the rights of working mothers to meet its international commitments, campaigners said, after a policewoman was publicly shamed by superiors for a social media photo of her breastfeeding while on duty.

Mar 13, 2021

This IAS Officer is turning a Chennai garbage yard into a lush forest

The first Miyawaki forest conceptualised and implemented by Dr. Albi John was at Kotturpuram, a garbage yard of 23,000 sq ft area at the banks of Adayar River.

Mar 12, 2021

"Bombay Begums will pollute the young minds": Child rights body asks Netflix to stop streaming the series

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has asked Netflix India to stop the streaming of its series titled 'Bombay Begums'.

Mar 12, 2021

Pakistan bans TikTok again for "peddling vulgarity" | Details inside

Pakistan has once again banned Chinese short-video making app TikTok, this time for allegedly peddling vulgarity and spreading objectionable content on its platform.

Mar 12, 2021

Three Hours In "Hell Room": Myanmar Protester Describes Beating In Custody [shocking details]

In a rare first-hand account of the treatment of detained activists, the man told Reuters he was one of about 60 people picked up on Tuesday by police in Myeik.

Mar 11, 2021

Social welfare dept, child protection officials celebrate Women's Week with former sex workers

Observing International Women's Week, NGO Shree Sai Seva Sanstha in Bhiwandi organised an event called "Ek Meri Bhi Kahani" where 35 former sex workers who were forced into sex trade but have now managed to break free and work towards a free life of their choice shared their stories.

Mar 11, 2021

Molesting girls publicly, touching inappropriately in name of prank; YouTube creators gone too far

Prank videos often go viral on digital media, but molesting girls and promoting sexual abuse in the name of prank is a shocking trend that is quite popular on YouTube.

Mar 11, 2021

Mutton crisis in Kashmir; Govt, butchers spar over price war [details]

In notifications put outside mutton shops, the FCSCA authorities have asked mutton dealers to either end their "illegal strike" and resume business within the next two days or face action.

Mar 11, 2021

Sex workers' in B'luru allegedly beaten up, assaulted by police; now stage massive protest [shocking details]

Sex workers in Bengaluru staged a protest on Tuesday in a bid to highlight the police brutality against them on a regular basis.

Mar 10, 2021

What's borderless war? Sensing such wars with China is more important now

With increasing cyber attacks on Indian establishments, the country needs to look beyond physical clashes at borders and focus on fighting the invisible enemy waging a daily war on many fronts with malware attacks

Mar 9, 2021

"Women belong in kitchen": Burger King's clickbait attempt to promote scholarship backfired

While some social media users chose to applaud the initiative, many criticised the company for using sexist remark as a clickbait.

Mar 9, 2021

Happy Women's Day: Popular iOS apps you didn't know were made by women

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we bring to you the backstory of some apps that have been developed by women.

Mar 8, 2021

International Women's Day 2021: IPS officers on what empowerment means and their advice

In an exclusive conversation with IBTimes, India, top IPS officers define women empowerment. Not just that, they also share a piece of golden advice for aspiring women out there who are ready to run the world.

Mar 8, 2021

International Women's Day 2021: All you need to know about this year's theme for celebrations and more

Breaking through the stereotypical glass ceiling of societal pressures and stigma, women have come a long way.

Mar 8, 2021

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Search Results for: civil society

Indian-origin girl wins laurels at Queen's Commonwealth Essay Contest [details]

Viral breastfeeding photo fuels calls in Cambodia on women's rights

This IAS Officer is turning a Chennai garbage yard into a lush forest

"Bombay Begums will pollute the young minds": Child rights body asks Netflix to stop streaming the series

Pakistan bans TikTok again for "peddling vulgarity" | Details inside

Three Hours In "Hell Room": Myanmar Protester Describes Beating In Custody [shocking details]

Social welfare dept, child protection officials celebrate Women's Week with former sex workers

Molesting girls publicly, touching inappropriately in name of prank; YouTube creators gone too far

Mutton crisis in Kashmir; Govt, butchers spar over price war [details]

Sex workers' in B'luru allegedly beaten up, assaulted by police; now stage massive protest [shocking details]

What's borderless war? Sensing such wars with China is more important now

"Women belong in kitchen": Burger King's clickbait attempt to promote scholarship backfired

Happy Women's Day: Popular iOS apps you didn't know were made by women

International Women's Day 2021: IPS officers on what empowerment means and their advice

International Women's Day 2021: All you need to know about this year's theme for celebrations and more

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]