What Makes a Company a Good Place for Women to Work? A good workplace is often described in terms of salary, job security, professional growth and the reputation of the organisation. But for women building long-term careers, the quality of a workplace can depend on several additional factors. Equal opportunities for promotion, fair compensation, supportive leadership, parental benefits, flexibili…
A Festive Season, a Surprising Sales Trend Navratri is widely associated with devotion, fasting, traditional music and energetic Garba and Dandiya celebrations. Across Gujarat and other parts of India, the nine nights bring communities together through dance, cultural programmes and celebrations that often continue late into the night. Yet behind the festival's familiar public image lies another …
India's debate over working parents, childcare and gender equality has entered an important new phase. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has proposed a more gender-neutral approach to childcare leave, including a framework under which both working parents could receive 365 days of childcare leave each. The recommendations also call for paid paternity leave, wider coverage of private-sector …
The Reality Behind a Disturbing Statistic When people imagine sexual violence, one of the most common scenarios that comes to mind is an attack by a stranger in an isolated place. News reports about assaults in public spaces, frightening journeys home and crimes committed by unknown individuals have contributed to this perception. While such crimes are real and deserve serious attention, India's …
