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Safecity India leverages Twitter to crowdsource stories of public harassment to enable more effective measures by local authorities to protect women

India, 27th October, 2015: Twitter users have used the platform to reach out to government agencies in times of crises, provide live reports during critical situations, and organise responses to the disasters. Inspired by how Indians have been harnessing the power of Twitter for public safety and activism, Safecity India (http://safecity.in/), is integrating Twitter’s platform …

DISCOVERY CHANNEL PRESENTS THE EXTRAORDINARY TALE OF LION-HEARTED WOMEN OF GIR NATIONAL PARK

THE LION QUEENS OF INDIA TO PREMIERE ON SEPTEMBER 28 AT 9 PM New Delhi, September 16, 2015: A team of brave heart female forest guards are on a mission to preserve the endangered species of the Asiatic lions. These courageous women risk their lives every day to rescue vulnerable lions, heal defenseless cubs, reduce …

Gender Diversity: Supporting India’s 1st Generation Women Workforce

Gagan Singh, CEO – Business & Chairperson – Sri Lanka Operations, JLL India One of the main challenges every CEO and HR manager in India faces is availability of ‘employable resources’. While this is certainly ironical in a country of over 1.2 billion people, it becomes even more complicated when they seek to adapt …

In partnership with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, UNICEF and Supported by Vodafone India New Delhi, June 2, 2015: The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) in partnership with HealthPhone, today announced the formal launch of the IAP HealthPhone programme, the world’s largest digital mass education programme to tackle the …

How secure are women working in the manufacturing sector of India? G S Ramesh, Chairman, Layam Group

Globalisation has brought in a different perspective in the industrial sector and the advent of multinationals in our country has also created a new climate of industrial culture. According to a 2011 ILO (International Labour Organisation) paper, 83.8 per cent of South Asian women are engaged in so-called vulnerable employment and most of the work …

Firefox joins the ride to reclaim safety for women with Suraksha Mera Adhikar

Expresses solidarity as bicycle partner for the event organised by SpinLife and Jagori New Delhi: Firefox, a leading name in the premium bike segment in India, upheld the cause of ensuring women’s safety by associating with ‘Suraksha Mera Adhikar’ as official Bicycle Partner for the riding event. Held on 8th March, recognised as ‘International Women’s …

Why Women Rule In Home Purchase

Kishor Pate, CMD – Amit Enterprises Housing Ltd. It is an interesting reality that most developers will not consider a purchase inquiry as legitimate unless the lady of the house in attendance. This fact speaks volumes, and deserves in-depth analysis. The plain fact is – when it comes to choosing and buying a home, …

From Maui Jim this month: Venus Pools, A Versatile Style for Women

A distinct cat eyed style perfect for women who appreciate a touch of latest fashion on their accessories New Delhi, March 2015 :They work hard, they party harder, they love to travel, and have a distinct taste for fashion and style; but they do not desire to compromise on comfort! The women of today want …

BASELWORLD 2015 – New Slimline Manufacture Moonphase for Women from Frederique Constant

Geneva, March 2015 The Slimline Manufacture combines feminine grace and elegance with the technological innovation that has always defined the Slimline Manufacture. These new striking timepieces for ladies offer the same features and functionality than the Slimline Moonphase Manufacture for men. But what attracts the attention is the 38 mm diameter case with its magnificent …

Important Home Buying Tips For Women

Kishor Pate, CMD – Amit Enterprises Housing Ltd A decade ago, an Indian woman independent and capable enough to buy her own home was a rare case. However, things have changed today. Latter-day Indian women are very well educated, have good jobs with excellent career growth prospects, and even hold important government or corporate leadership …