In the recent decade, the rise of women in the corporate world has been witnessed, indicating that they are moving in the right direction. India's women's empowerment movement is a dynamic one, driven by policy reforms, societal shifts, and an increase in female entrepreneurs, political leaders, and activists. Breaking years of stereotypes, Indian women are proving they are excellent homemakers and businesswomen. From corporate to politics, women can be seen everywhere, reclaiming their value by becoming decision-makers in families, communities, and workplaces.
Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine has covered some similar stories this week in which Indian women have showcased their pliability and power.
Indian Women spent 17.6% of their Time on Unpaid Domestic Work: TUS Survey 2024
The Time Use Survey (TUS) 2024 of the National Sample Survey (NSS) revealed that gender stereotypes persist in earning and household care, with men spending 23 per cent of their time on employment, while women dedicate 17.6 per cent of their time to unpaid domestic work, a crucial aspect of family and community sustainability, yet often unacknowledged in economic evaluations.
Vandana Katariya announces Retirement from International Hockey at 32
Vandana Katariya, a trailblazer in Indian women's hockey, has announced her retirement from international hockey after an illustrious 15-year career. She announced her international retirement on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, mentioning that the decision was not easy, but it was the right time for her to step down from international matches.
Vandana made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by becoming the first Indian woman to score a hat trick, marking a historic achievement and inspiring many young athletes, particularly from small towns. The 32-year-old athlete debuted in 2009, showcasing a journey marked by resilience and determination.
Aparna Sunku Appointed Chairperson of FICCI FLO Coimbatore Chapter for 2025-26
The Ladies Wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI FLO) has recently elected Aparna Sunku as the Chairperson of the FICCI FLO Coimbatore Chapter for the term 2025-26. Aparna has a successful career in fashion designing, jewellery curation and entrepreneurship. She is also the founder of a Small Animal Crematorium.
Thiruvananthapuram Collector's Super 100 Transforms STEM Education for Underprivileged Girls
Thiruvananthapuram district collector's Super-100 Programme is empowering talented girls in tribal and coastal villages who are from underprivileged backgrounds through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education with additional tuition and preparatory classes, to support Results in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) or for attendance to Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) or Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) or other entrance examination for underprivileged women.
As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company Granules India Limited partnered with AIG Hospitals to conduct a breast health checkup and awareness camp for women police personnel at the Telangana State Police Headquarters.
The program, under Granules India's 'Breast Health Express' initiative, was focused on encouraging early detection and awareness of breast cancer among female police officers. The camp provided breast health checks and educational talks to 100 women police officers.
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