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Indian men on how they work and thrive in women-majority workplaces

Indian men on how they work and thrive in women-majority workplaces

A recent viral post on X described a workplace without women as drama-free. But is this a stereotype that has outlived its time? A day after Women’s Day, Sunday mid-day speaks to men who have worked— and thrived—in women-majority workplaces

09 March,2025 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Anand Singh
Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights protected; UN thinks otherwise

Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights protected; UN thinks otherwise

Last August, the Vice and Virtue Ministry published laws that ban women’s voices and bare faces outside the home.

09 March,2025 07:51 AM IST | Kabul | Agencies
Mumbai Police organise special 'Complaint Resolution Day' on Women's Day

Mumbai Police organise special 'Complaint Resolution Day' on Women's Day

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2025 on Saturday, a special session was organised across various police stations in the city, specifically to help resolve the complaints of women and senior citizens

08 March,2025 10:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mentorship matters: who inspired you and how are you paying it forward?

Mentorship matters: who inspired you and how are you paying it forward?

This International Women's Day, we delve into the transformative power of mentorship, and how women leaders are empowering the next generation

08 March,2025 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
'The hate you receive is challenging': 4 women share their journey in motorsport

'The hate you receive is challenging': 4 women share their journey in motorsport

On International Women’s Day, four Indian women share their journey of navigating the traditionally male-dominated field of motorsport, and share ways to empower more women to break the gender barrier in the field

08 March,2025 09:42 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
In a first, all-women crew operates CSMT-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express

In a first, all-women crew operates CSMT-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express

The train was driven by Surekha Yadav, Asia’s first woman loco pilot. It passed through Matunga Station, which is India’s first all-women managed station

08 March,2025 09:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pay is earned through skill, experience & popularity, not gender: DJ Beholdgold

Pay is earned through skill, experience & popularity, not gender: DJ Beholdgold

DJ Tanushree on breaking industry norms, avoiding comparisons and focusing on personal growth

08 March,2025 07:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
International Women's Day 2025: Attorney General calls for legal reforms

International Women's Day 2025: Attorney General calls for legal reforms

Attorney General R Venkataramani urged for a progressive evolution in the legal landscape, asserting that law, like science, must adapt to the changing needs of society

08 March,2025 07:29 PM IST | India
Genuine connections to safety, Indian women setting new rules for dating

Genuine connections to safety, Indian women setting new rules for dating

According to the survey, 51 per cent of female users say that keeping promises—like following through on a planned call or meeting on time—defines modern chivalry

08 March,2025 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Women can build a better world: Retired Bombay HC judge at BMC event

Women can build a better world: Retired Bombay HC judge at BMC event

The Women’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Complaint Committee of the civic body organised an event at its headquarters on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Justice Mridula Bhatkar said that women must focus more on acquiring diverse skills

08 March,2025 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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