Iran Tightens Dowry Law, Drawing Anger as Women’s Rights Erode Further
Iran’s parliament has approved controversial amendments to the country’s dowry law, a move that women’s rights activists say further entrenches…
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India’s First Miss India and Fashion Journalism Trailblazer Meher Castelino Passes Away at 81
Meher Castelino, India’s first-ever Miss India and one of the most influential voices in the country’s fashion journalism, passed away…
India’s Premier Press Club Makes History, Elects First Woman President
In a landmark moment for Indian journalism, the Press Club of India (PCI) on Sunday elected Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty as…
Iran Detains Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi, Rights Groups Demand Immediate Release
Iranian authorities have arrested Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and one of the country’s most prominent human…
India’s Quiet Revolution: Can Paying Women for Housework Transform Their Lives?
Across India, a remarkable social experiment is reshaping household economics and women’s autonomy. In 12 states, more than 118 million…
Nandita Das Says Independent Cinema Will Always Struggle Under Bollywood’s Shadow
Actor and filmmaker Nandita Das believes that independent cinema will continue to face serious challenges as long as powerful mainstream…
Why Pregnancy Complications Can Predict Health Risks Decades Later
When Tania Saiz suffered a stroke at 47, she had no obvious warning signs—no family history of heart disease and…
Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch Crowned Miss Universe 2025 After Standing Up to Host’s Public Bullying
BANGKOK — Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday in a dramatic and emotionally charged…
Miss Universe 2025: Date, Time, Venue, and How to Watch the 74th Miss Universe Finale in India
The 74th edition of the Miss Universe pageant is set to dazzle audiences worldwide as Thailand hosts one of the…
Indian-Origin Women Shine Bright at 2025 Global Changemaker Awards
Several Indian-origin women have been celebrated among this year’s winners of the 2025 Global Changemaker Awards, an international program honoring…