What do Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha, Sudhira Das and Rajeshwari Chatterjee have in common? All three women were engineers, pioneers who successfully battled social norms and gender
In recent years, progressive initiatives like the single girl-child quota in higher education institutions (HEIs) have been lauded as significant steps towards achieving gender equality
For 15-year-old Priya, the dream of becoming a doctor germinated when she read a story in her schoolbook in which the protagonist – a doctor
“I can’t even explain how helpful this scholarship is for me,” says first year Information Technology student, Arti, while talking about the financial support she
It’s always a good idea to circle back to the basics when feeling disillusioned with what we are doing in our lives. So, is true
The topic of Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health (ARSH) for girls living in remote areas of India is an issue of equity, education and empowerment.
A clothing giant recently faced backlash and removed a ‘Back to School fashion’ ad after accusations of sexualizing children, sparked by the slogan ‘make those
India is home to 253 million adolescents, according to the 2011 Census, with 47% of them being girls. Adolescent girls face prevalent issues like anaemia,
The educational journey of girl children in India has undergone a remarkable transformation, navigating persistent challenges and making progressive strides. Hindered historically by socio-cultural norms
Reach for the Moon: A project in Rajasthan shows India’s skilling sector that girls can go beyond ‘feminine’ professions like beauty and tailoring and excel
