Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, who is known for her work in ‘Guilty’, ‘Ray’ and ‘Monica, Oh My Darling’, has shared that she froze her eggs. On Sunday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared 2 pictures of herself. In the first picture, the actress can be seen sitting on her hospital bed, and having a meal. The 2nd picture shows her in a fitter avatar.OPn International Women’s Day, the actor sparked a far more personal conversation, revealing that she h…
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New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The International Women’s Day (IWD) is being observed worldwide on Sunday to honour the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.As 2026 IWD theme calls for a ‘Give to Gain’ global campaign to promote teamwork and cohesion for building a just and supportive society for women and girls, this reflects and resonates in India’s own story of women empowerment, as over the years, Nari Shakti has become the cornerstone of ‘Viksit Bharat’.In the past few y…
Lucknow, March 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that empowering women is essential for building a self-reliant society.Addressing a gathering here on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, Adityanath, referring to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that no society can become self-reliant or truly empowered by ignoring half of its population.”Prime Minister Narendra Modi repeatedly says that a society cannot move forward by neglecting h…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the previous AAP-led Delhi government for “halting the developmental projects” for the Delhiites and contrasted it with the Rekha Gupta administration for the introduction of several development projects for the national capital. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development works worth over Rs 33,500 crore in New Delhi.Addressing a large gathering at a DDA Ground in New D…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 8 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday extended warm greetings on the occasion of International Women’s Day, paying tribute to the historic struggles of women for equality, dignity and justice while reaffirming the state government’s commitment to strengthening policies that promote gender justice and empowerment. In a message shared on his X handle, the Chief Minister said the day is an occasion to honour the long and determined struggles of wome…
Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said empowering women strengthens families and society, stressing that greater participation of women in sports and fitness activities is vital for the nation’s progress. Mandaviya participated in the FIT INDIA Pink Cyclothon in Kolkata to celebrate International Women’s Day, promoting women’s fitness and cycling. The nationwide Sunday on Cycle initiative continued to draw enthusiastic participat…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The two-day National Convention ‘Nari to Narayani’ on the occassion of International Women’s Day is a great initiative to empower women, said Kalari professional S. Mahesh, who was part of panel at the two-day meet that celebrate women’s success also acted as a catalyst for new ideas and partnerships that will shape the India of tomorrow. The Convention, being held at the Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, is a strong base for the initiatives of the Government of …
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The second day of the national conference themed ‘Bharati: Nari Se Narayani’, organised on the occasion of International Women’s Day, witnessed a series of discussions on women’s empowerment, leadership and spiritual strength at Vigyan Bhavan on Sunday.Several political leaders, spiritual figures and women achievers participated in the National Convention of Women Thought Leaders, sharing their views on the role of women in shaping society and nation-building.Among …
Chandigarh, March 8 (IANS) Fulfilling one of crucial poll promise of providing the financial support to every women, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Sunday announced a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 for those belonging to the general category and Rs 1,500 for Scheduled Caste (SC) under the Mukhya Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satikar Yojana, enabling 97 per cent of all adult women to avail the scheme. For this, a dedicated budgetary outlay of Rs 9,300 crore has been earmarked in 2026-27….
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) As India celebrates the growing role of women in the country’s economic transformation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that greater financial access is helping women achieve real independence. In a post on social media platform X on the occasion of International Women’s Day, FM Sitharaman highlighted how initiatives such as Jan Dhan accounts and the rise of “Lakhpati Didis” are strengthening women’s financial power and reshaping househo…