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2 women in Bengal defy norms to marry each other: 'We can decide our lives'

India, Nov. 8 -- Hundreds of people gathered in a deep hamlet of the Sunderbans to witness a display of love between two women in their early twenties. Riya Sardar and Rakhi Naskar tied the knot at th... Read More


Women make inroads in Pakistan as they become firefighters and barriers slowly fall

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Thick black smoke clawed at the sky last week over the industrial zone in Pakistan's largest city as firefighter Syeda Masooma Zaidi raced toward the raging blaze in Karachi. The... Read More


Mexico president's rivals cry foul as she uses groping incident to address gender violence

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- The groping of Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum on a downtown street shone a bright light on the gender violence women face every day, but the country's political polarization h... Read More


Kurta sets for women: Your ultimate festive dressing shortcut for the wedding season

India, Nov. 8 -- If you've ever found yourself standing in front of a mirror, buried under a pile of outfits wondering what to wear for that next festive get-together or wedding function, a good kurta... Read More


5 events to add some spark to your weekend

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- LIGHT AND SHADOW A group show by Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad, highlights the sculptural practices of L.N. Tallur, Sumakshi Singh and K.S. Radhakrishnan. Titled Sculpting wit... Read More


'Let's go baby': Here's how Hailey Bieber reacted to Justin Bieber's multiple Grammy nominations

India, Nov. 8 -- Justin Bieber's latest album, SWAG, has received four Grammy Award nominations, including the album of the year as well as the best pop vocal album. Following the announcement, the si... Read More


E-commerce apps turn to content to amp up sales and influencers are loving it

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Online retail platforms such as Amazon, Myntra, Meesho, and Nykaa, are increasingly becoming the go-to destination for influencers, nudging at the dominance of social media giants... Read More


UNODC hails Pakistan as frontline state in global war on drugs

Pakistan, Nov. 8 -- The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has recognized Pakistan's leading role in the global fight against narcotics, commending the country's strong enforcement recor... Read More


Deepika Padukone, who is now Meta AI voice, says 'tech can't replace human soul'

Mumbai/IBNS, Nov. 8 -- Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone, who is now the Meta AI voice for six countries including India and the US, believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) can do a lot in the film i... Read More


Leadership | From Kartavya Path to Cricket World Cup

India, Nov. 8 -- There are moments in a nation's story that do more than inspire - they redefine what is possible. India's women winning the World Cup is one such transformative moment. This is not me... Read More