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Larsen and Toubro Announces One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave
In a first for a major corporate house, engineering, procurement and construction major Larsen and Toubro on Thursday announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees.
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International Women's Day 2025: Here's Why We Observe Women's Day On March 8
International Women's Day 2025: The United Nations states that the first National Women's Day was observed in the United States on February 28, 1909.
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Katy Perry to Launch on Blue Origin’s First All-Female Spaceflight Mission
Singer Katy Perry has been confirmed as part of an all-female crew set to launch into space on Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission this spring. The suborbital flight, led by Lauren Sánchez, includes professionals from science, media and aerospace. The reusable New Shepard rocket will carry the team past the Kármán line, offering minutes of weightlessn...
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RCB Suffer Fourth Straight WPL Defeat, Delhi Capitals March Towards Playoffs
After winning the first two games, RCB have now lost four in a row, and sit second bottom of the WPL 2025 table.
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Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a rare fresco depicting the initiation rites of a Dionysian mystery cult. Found in the House of Thiasus, the painting stretches across three walls, showcasing maenads, satyrs, and ancient hunting rituals. The artwork suggests that initiates engaged in wilderness rituals, despite a Roman ban on Dionysian cere...
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"Women Of Delhi Cheated": Atishi To Rekha Gupta Over "Failed" Promises
Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has written a letter to newly sworn-in Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, questioning the BJP government's failure to pass a promised financial assistance scheme for women in its first cabinet meeting on Thursday.
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Epilepsy: Know Hidden Symptoms & Who Is At A Higher Risk
Epilepsy is a complex disorder with both obvious and hidden symptoms, and some individuals are at a higher risk due to genetics, brain injuries, or underlying health conditions. Read on as we discuss some of them.
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Adani Foundation Unveils "Butterfly Effect" To Accelerate Women's Empowerment
Ahead of the upcoming International Women's Day next month, the Adani Foundation hosted the first national-level roundtable consultation in the national capital.
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Freed From Gaza, Israeli Women Hostages' Mothers Share How They're Doing
It's been nearly three weeks since Israeli hostages -- Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, Liri Albag and Karina Ariev -- were released by Hamas in the first phase of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire.
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National Women's Day: Date, History, Significance And More
National Women's Day is celebrated every year in India on February 13 to mark the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a freedom fighter, child prodigy and poet who had many firsts under her hat.
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Understanding How Morning-After Pill Affects Women's Reproductive Health
Women's Health: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective only in the first few days following intercourse, before the ovum is released from the ovary and before the sperm fertilises the ovum.
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Bangladesh's Shohely Akhter Becomes First Woman Cricketer To Be Banned For...
Shohely, who bowls off-spin and appeared in two ODIs and 13 T20 Internationals for Bangladesh, admitted to the offence
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Why Comfort Should Be Your Top Priority When Choosing Active Sportswear
The right activewear can make or break your workout experience. While sleek designs and high-tech fabrics might grab attention, comfort is the true game-changer. Explore why comfort should always come first when selecting sportswear.
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Australia Star Beth Mooney Makes History, Becomes First-Ever Women's Player To Huge Milestone
Beth Mooney achieved a huge first for Australian women's cricket in the one-off Women's Ashes Test against England.
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Afghanistan Women Cricketers Reunite In First Game After Fleeing Taliban
The Afghanistan Cricket Board made a significant stride in November 2020 when it handed 25 promising women cricketers professional contracts.
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Larsen and Toubro Announces One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave
In a first for a major corporate house, engineering, procurement and construction major Larsen and Toubro on Thursday announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees.
-
International Women's Day 2025: Here's Why We Observe Women's Day On March 8
International Women's Day 2025: The United Nations states that the first National Women's Day was observed in the United States on February 28, 1909.
-
Katy Perry to Launch on Blue Origin’s First All-Female Spaceflight Mission
Singer Katy Perry has been confirmed as part of an all-female crew set to launch into space on Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission this spring. The suborbital flight, led by Lauren Sánchez, includes professionals from science, media and aerospace. The reusable New Shepard rocket will carry the team past the Kármán line, offering minutes of weightlessn...
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RCB Suffer Fourth Straight WPL Defeat, Delhi Capitals March Towards Playoffs
After winning the first two games, RCB have now lost four in a row, and sit second bottom of the WPL 2025 table.
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Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a rare fresco depicting the initiation rites of a Dionysian mystery cult. Found in the House of Thiasus, the painting stretches across three walls, showcasing maenads, satyrs, and ancient hunting rituals. The artwork suggests that initiates engaged in wilderness rituals, despite a Roman ban on Dionysian cere...
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"Women Of Delhi Cheated": Atishi To Rekha Gupta Over "Failed" Promises
Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has written a letter to newly sworn-in Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, questioning the BJP government's failure to pass a promised financial assistance scheme for women in its first cabinet meeting on Thursday.
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Epilepsy: Know Hidden Symptoms & Who Is At A Higher Risk
Epilepsy is a complex disorder with both obvious and hidden symptoms, and some individuals are at a higher risk due to genetics, brain injuries, or underlying health conditions. Read on as we discuss some of them.
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Adani Foundation Unveils "Butterfly Effect" To Accelerate Women's Empowerment
Ahead of the upcoming International Women's Day next month, the Adani Foundation hosted the first national-level roundtable consultation in the national capital.
-
Freed From Gaza, Israeli Women Hostages' Mothers Share How They're Doing
It's been nearly three weeks since Israeli hostages -- Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, Liri Albag and Karina Ariev -- were released by Hamas in the first phase of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire.
-
National Women's Day: Date, History, Significance And More
National Women's Day is celebrated every year in India on February 13 to mark the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a freedom fighter, child prodigy and poet who had many firsts under her hat.
-
Understanding How Morning-After Pill Affects Women's Reproductive Health
Women's Health: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective only in the first few days following intercourse, before the ovum is released from the ovary and before the sperm fertilises the ovum.
-
Bangladesh's Shohely Akhter Becomes First Woman Cricketer To Be Banned For...
Shohely, who bowls off-spin and appeared in two ODIs and 13 T20 Internationals for Bangladesh, admitted to the offence
-
Why Comfort Should Be Your Top Priority When Choosing Active Sportswear
The right activewear can make or break your workout experience. While sleek designs and high-tech fabrics might grab attention, comfort is the true game-changer. Explore why comfort should always come first when selecting sportswear.
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Australia Star Beth Mooney Makes History, Becomes First-Ever Women's Player To Huge Milestone
Beth Mooney achieved a huge first for Australian women's cricket in the one-off Women's Ashes Test against England.
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Afghanistan Women Cricketers Reunite In First Game After Fleeing Taliban
The Afghanistan Cricket Board made a significant stride in November 2020 when it handed 25 promising women cricketers professional contracts.
