PM SVANidhi: 43% Women Beneficiaries, 70% Non-General Category
The micro-credit scheme for street vendors initiated by the Modi government has received praise in a State Bank of India (SBI) research report. According to the report, nearly 75% of…
Nita Ambani’s Rarely Worn $5M 80-Carat Diamond Ring
Nita Ambani, the wife of Mukesh Ambani, is renowned for her exquisite taste in jewelry and luxurious accessories. Among her notable possessions is a stunning 70-80 carat diamond ring, valued…
30,000 Women Entrepreneurs to Connect with SGCCI Mission 84
Around 30,000 women entrepreneurs registered in the Women Entrepreneurship Programme initiated by the Government of India will be connected with the Global Connect Mission 84 project by the Southern Gujarat…
Women’s Welfare is a Priority in the 2024-25 Budget
The Indian government, as part of the budget-making process for 2024-25, is expected to focus on women's welfare with a potential 30% year-on-year increase in gender budgeting. The move aligns…
The Female Labor-force Participation Rate Risen to 37.0%
The Periodic Labour Force Survey Report for 2022-23, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on October 9, 2023, brings positive news for women's workforce participation in India.…
Radha Vembu: Self-Made Richest Indian Woman
Radha Vembu, co-founder of Zoho Corporation, has claimed the title of the richest self-made Indian woman, surpassing Falguni Sanjay Nayar, CEO of Nykaa, according to the 360 ONE Wealth Hurun…
Google Selects Syntellect for Women Founders Programme
Syntellect, a prominent India-based fintech startup focusing on affordable housing solutions and financial inclusion, is celebrating its selection for the esteemed Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Program. The recognition…
Sheraa Plans Fund for Start-up Investments, Says CEO
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), a government-backed entity in the UAE, plans to establish its own fund to invest in potential start-ups. Sheraa aims to focus its first fund on early-stage…
‘Shark Angels’ from JITO Spark a Revolution in Women-Led Startups
JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) hosted the second season of “JITO Shark Angels (JSA),” a live on-stage funding event that featured women entrepreneurs and investors. The event took place…
Zarna Garg: The Indian Mother Making Waves in US Comedy
Zarna Garg, a rising comedy star at the age of 48, has found success by challenging cultural taboos in her humor. Her debut screenplay, Rearranged, won at the Austin Film…