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Tamilisai Soundararajan is the new governor of Telangana
Tamil Nadu BJP president Tamilisai Soundararajan will be the new Governor of Telangana. A doctor by profession, Soundararajan is the…
I Share Your Pain: Sonia Gandhi Writes Letter To Arun Jaitley’s Wife
Sonia Gandhi condoled the death of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and wrote a warm letter to his wife talking…Share Your Stories
Smriti Irani “Khalaas” Her Meal On Instagram
Just like others millennial, politicians are also active social media users sometimes for playing politics but at times for having fun…
Liberty, Democracy and Social Media, Nappinai NS in DemocraShe
Welcome to our newest series. DemocraShe that will articulate changing idea of freedoms across the world through the eyes and…
MP Mohua Moitra Maiden Speech Goes Viral, Makes 7 Powerful Points
TMC MP Mohua Moitra, who has been elected to the parliament for the first time from Krishnanagar, gave a fierce…
Five good reasons why free Delhi metro rides will benefit women across society
The Delhi government announced plans to make metro and bus trips free for women in the city "to encourage them…
With Renewed Hindutva Resurgence, Are Women More Vulnerable?
Now that the dust is settling on social media polemic and disassembling of the election results, let’s take a look…
Smriti Irani turns pallbearer for aide, picture goes viral on social media
A video of Smriti Irani being a pallbearer for her party coworker, who was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi…
The conspicuous absence of women in India’s labour force
India’s rapid economic growth has been accompanied by falling fertility rates and higher educational attainment among women. These advances often lead to…
Indian Elections 2019 in Two Minutes – All You Need To Know
As the counting for the General Elections 2019 comes to a close, here are some of the highlights of this…
2019 India Election Mandate Belongs To Women As Much As It Does To Men
India's political fate for the next five years is sealed. The BJP will retain power at the centre, that too…
Narendra Modi Government And Women – What’s done, What lies ahead?
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's priorities for women have a mixed bag of outcomes thus far. But that's not to…
Priyanka Gandhi Quotes That Give You Insights Into the Leader She Is
On Violence I do not believe in violence. The answer to violence does not lie in more violence. I believe…
Women and Democracy : 9 Quotes That Will Power You Up
There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are heard. There cannot be true democracy unless women are given opportunity…
Meet Women Candidates Taking On Modi Turf in Varanasi
One of the most prominent states having the highest number of parliamentary seats in the Lok Sabha election has the…
Indian Women Actors in Politics – Do they go beyond Selfie-capital?
Misogyny in Indian politics, especially at the time of election campaigning, is not a new occurrence. SheThePeople.TV attempts to unpack…
First female Muslim mayor elected in New Jersey town, Meet Sadaf Jaffer
Sadaf Jaffer wanted to be a diplomat. She was on that career path in college, interning at the U.S. State…
Women Don’t Have To Beg For Tickets From Parties: Swetha Shetty
The National Women’s Party (NWP) recently announced that it will be contesting 50% of the seats in Lok Sabha in the 2019…
US Senator Elizabeth Warren Announces Prez Run: Know Her
US Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren recently announced that she is establishing an exploratory committee to consider a presidential run in…
‘As Expectations Were High For BJP, Disappointments Also High’
Politics is the hot topic of discussion among people across the country as India moves towards the big General Elections…
Women Candidates Cannot Contest Successfully: Mizo CM Zoramthanga
Mizo National Front leader, Zoramthanga who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Mizoram recently, said that his cabinet…
India Election 2018: Vasundhara Raje Retains Seat, But Party Bites Dust
Rajasthan, which was the last state to go to polls in the Assembly elections this year, witnessed a record voter…
India Election 2018: Meet Kavitha Of Telangana Rashtra Samithi
The first woman parliamentarian from Telangana, Kavitha Kalvakuntla, joined politics to continue the legacy of her father and Telangana Chief…
Women’s Groups Push For Pending Women’s Quota Bill In Winter Session
The Parliament's winter session is round the corner and yet again, activists are hoping that the long-pending Women’s Reservation Bill will be…
Sushma Swaraj Won’t Contest 2019 Polls For Health Reasons
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is one of the seniormost leaders of the BJP, has announced that she will…
2019 Polls: AAP Names Atishi Marlena As Lok Sabha Candidate
The 2019 elections are now slowly approaching and parties are leaving no stone unturned to put their best foot forward.…
Young Women Are More Left Wing Than Men, Study Reveals
Young women across Western Europe and Canada are more left wing than their male counterparts, according to new research Rosalind Shorrocks, Lecturer…
Only 8% Women Contestants In Karnataka Assembly Elections
As we approach the Karnataka Assembly elections, a look at the number of women candidates that parties are fielding in…
Nationwide Protests Seeking Immediate Justice for Kathua & Unnao
There are protests across the country seeking immediate action and justice for rape and murder of 8-year-old Kathua and the…
Naidu’s Advice to Renuka Chowdhury Is Not Even Remotely Funny
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu’s comment on Renuka Chowdhury shows how body shaming is passed on as a joke in our…
President Emmanuel Macron’s India Visit Intends to strengthen Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron's India visit began today with an intention to further strengthen ties between the two nations. Prime…
Why You Should Vote For A Woman In 2018 In America
This year, women are poised to make great gains in congressional representation in the US. Research by Jeffrey Lazarus, Associate…
White House Communications Director Hope Hicks Resigns
Hope Hicks has resigned as White House communications director. She testified before the House Intelligence committee for nine hours as…
Will Pakistan’s Senate Get Its First Hindu Woman Lawmaker?
Pakistan’s Senate may soon get the country's first woman -- a young Hindu -- as its member. The Pakistan People's Party…
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Becomes First Dynasty Member to Enter S. Korea
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jon will enter South Korea as part of a high-level delegation.…
Top Moments From The Women’s March 2018
#WomensMarch2018 brought hundreds of people together. From carrying anti-Trump signs to broadcasting #MeToo movement, Saturday’s campaign in Washington witnessed the…
Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit’s Autobiography To Be Unveiled Soon
Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit has penned her autobiography, “Citizen Delhi: My Times, My Life”. Bloomsbury India's publishers made this…
Sharmishtha Mukherjee Is New Delhi Mahila Congress Chief
Sharmishtha Mukherjee, daughter of former president Pranab Mukherjee, is the new president of the Delhi Mahila Congress. On Friday (Jan 12), she…
Indian-American Aruna Miller To Run For US Congress
Meet the Indian-American candidate, politician Aruna Miller, who is running for the US Congress from a Congressional seat in Maryland. Miller, 53, has already signed…
Know More About NARI- Portal For All Women Schemes!
The current government in India has emphasized the idea of “Digital India” right from the beginning of their tenure on…Sonia Gandhi Retires as Congress President, Rahul Takes Over
It was the time for Sonia Gandhi to step down and pass on the baton. She bid adieu to her post as…
Pentagon Allows Transgender People to Enlist in Military
Pentagon has decided to include Transgender recruits in the military beginning January 1. This decision came in wake after President Donald…
‘Male MPs Block Women’s Reservation Bill In Fear Their Seat Will Go’
The winter session of the parliament is right here and women’s groups are gearing up again in hope that may…
Goodness Gracious Mugabe: The Fall of ‘Gucci’ Grace
The ungraceful fall of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has been attributed to none other than his wife Grace Marufu, who…
Gujarat Polls: Cong Fields IIM Grad Shweta Brahmbhatt From Maninagar
The Congress has fielded IIM-graduate face Shweta Brahmbhatt against the BJP's Suresh Patel from Maninagar seat in Gujarat. BJP has a stronghold in Maninagar,…
Jincy Samuel, of Coinsecure on the Surge of the Cryptocurrency
Jincy Samuel is the co-founder of Coinsecure, a company which is focused on building the Bitcoin and blockchain eco-system for…
Trump Accusers Call for Congress Investigation in Sexual Misconduct Claims
Several women who have publicly accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct are calling upon Congress to launch an investigation into…
Casual Sexism is the Norm in Indian Politics, Ra Ga is No Exception
On December 16, Rahul Gandhi is slated to take over the presidentship of the Congress party from his mother, Sonia Gandhi.…
UK Police Foil Theresa May Assassination Plot, Arrest Two
Police have arrested two men who had been allegedly plotting to assassinate UK Prime Minister Theresa May. They had planned…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Still in Hospital
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, J Jayalalithaa remains in hospital. She was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai on September 22nd,…
Kashmir set for first lady chief minister: Mehbooba’s leadership’s style
Mehbooba Mufti, President of PDP & daughter of late Chief minister of Kashmir Mufti Mohammad Sayeed is a powerful leader. Mother…
Do Indian factories discriminate against women? We ask Shobha Oza
https://vimeo.com/125680170/ As President of the All India Mahila Congress, Shobha Oza has been a driving force behind the Congress…
Voters trust women politicians more: Margaret Alva
https://vimeo.com/122785541/ Margaret Alva has been a politician for almost 50 years. Since she entered the fray in 1969, she…
When will politicians learn to respect women? NCW’s Lalitha K in conversation
Lalitha Kumaramangalam finds herself in a most important role today as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women. Just…
Meira Kumar – Rising Above
https://vimeo.com/110743926 Power Women with Anna MM Vetticad is a special series on women in leadership across professions. These women have led new…In the news
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