Articles for Women Especially

Uber India introduces new safety features, especially for female users
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Uber India introduces new safety features, especially for female users

Hindustan Times  

Uber India has rolled out several safety enhancements aimed at ensuring the security of both drivers and passengers, with a particular focus on women. Uber India has introduced multiple safety features for both drivers and passengers, emphasizing on women According to a Business Standard report, these features include audio recording, a women rider preference option, customisable safety settings, and an …

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Addressing malnutrition as a strategic investment in the nation's future
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Addressing malnutrition as a strategic investment in the nation's future

Hindustan Times  

As a three-time elected Member of Parliament, I have had the privilege of witnessing various advancements in our country’s public health policy. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The high burden of diseases resulting from malnutrition contributes to escalating health care costs for the government as well as increased out-of-pocket expenditures for individuals. Without independent means of livelihood, and subject to discriminatory social practices …

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Why India must prioritise women in climate action
3 months, 1 week ago

Why India must prioritise women in climate action

Hindustan Times  

In today’s times, we all witness climate crises in some form or another in our daily lives. Second, realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of women-led development as a cornerstone of Viksit Bharat requires addressing women's vulnerability to the climate crisis. Climate crisis Historically, women have played a key role as primary caregivers and food producers in India, especially in …

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Review: #MeToo dissident Laura Kipnis grapples with the pandemic
2 years, 10 months ago

Review: #MeToo dissident Laura Kipnis grapples with the pandemic

LA Times  

Laura Kipnis’ latest book on the culture of sexuality is “Love in the Time of Contagion.” On the Shelf Love in the Time of Contagion: A Diagnosis By Laura Kipnis Pantheon: 224 pages, $26 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. It is unsurprising that the …

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Man attacking women in Utrecht, police warn
4 years, 2 months ago

Man attacking women in Utrecht, police warn

NL Times  

Two women were attacked in the border area between Hoograven and Lunetten in Utrecht in less than a week. The police believe the same man was responsible for both attacks and warn locals, especially women, to be careful. The woman resisted and the man ran away, the police said. "The police are extra alert and want to warn women to …

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