Indian women set fire to house of suspect as Manipur sex assault case triggers outrage
The person allegedly dragged two tribal women onto the streets in May and later incited a mob to rape and parade them naked, police said.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Kamala Harris inspires women leaders in her ancestral Indian village
Indian women have been rooting for the "America lady" in the village of U.S. vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris' grandfather.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Indian women in battle against Mumbai mosque ban
Women have been prevented entry to the Haji Ali Dargah mausoleum since 2011, with its trust saying close female proximity to the tomb of a revered saint is "a grievous sin" in Islam.
Fri Dec 11 2015
A variety of Sarees to wear on Deepavali
The humble Saree, an attire worn by Indian women from many centuries ago, has evolved so drastically that there are so many variations of it now.
Mon Nov 09 2015
Fashion giants race to dress India's sari-shunning youth
Young people's appetite for Western clothes has led a fresh flurry of foreign brands to open up in India in the past few months, including US chain Gap and Sweden's H&M.
Sun Nov 08 2015
Bollywood's women steal movie limelight from men
After decades of male domination, Bollywood has seen a recent wave of hit movies starring Indian women in tough, smart lead roles, suggesting the gender tide may finally be turning.
Thu Aug 20 2015
Eight Indian women die, dozens critical after mass sterilisation
Eight women have died in India and dozens more are in a critical condition after a state-run sterilisation programme designed to control the country's billion-plus population went badly wrong.
Tue Nov 11 2014