'Little Miss Period" tackles Japan's menstruation taboos with a punch TOKYO: Her timing can be terrible and she can pack a mean punch. But "Little Miss Period" - a pink blob with red lips and red pants who stars in a Japanese manga comic and movie of the same name - has a mission: breaking taboos in a society... Travel Abroad 17 Dec, 2019
Feminism: Advocacy of women�s rights There is a famous saying by G.D Anderson: Feminism isn’t about making a woman strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength. So, if there is no feminism, the world would be cruel to all the women.... 27 Nov, 2019
Amended Advertisement Act comes into force Kathmandu, November 15 The Advertisement (Regulation) Act-2019, which was passed by both the houses of the Parliament after amendment to some controversial provisions, is more liberal than the original bill. It was published in the Nepal Gazette... Horoscopes 16 Nov, 2019
Why girls should opt for law As an aspiring lawyer, I personally feel that law is one of the best career paths for girls. Not only does it empower young women financially but also socially and politically. More conservative communities see law as a more favourable option for men... 22 Oct, 2019
Rapinoe hoping for settlement but holding ground in discrimination suit US women's national team standout Megan Rapinoe said she's "optimistic" that she and her fellow players can reach an agreement in their gender discrimination suit against US Soccer, but that they're also ready for a fight. "I'm always open, I... 16 Oct, 2019
Women treated as totty in films even when they play leaders, finds study LONDON: Playing a boss does not stop women being treated as eye candy in films, according to a study published on Tuesday that found "harmful stereotypes" still dominate the big screen. Actors have hailed a widening of roles for women -... Travel Abroad 01 Oct, 2019
End gender discrimination in citizenship bill: NHRC Kathmandu, August 23 Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission Anup Raj Sharma said lawmakers needed to think about incorporating the recommendations made by United Nation’s CEDAW Committee to end gender discrimination in citizenship... Travel 24 Aug, 2019
House panel okays Advertisement Regulation Bill Kathmandu, August 22 Development and Technology Committee of the Parliament on Wednesday passed the Advertisement Regulation Bill adopting stricter provisions for offensive advertisements. Kalyani Khadka, chairperson of the committee, informed... 23 Aug, 2019
Talks break down, US women's team turn to court US women's team claimed institutional discrimination Both sides blame the other for mediation breaking down Dispute likely headed to courts The female players who sued the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) for equal pay reported... 15 Aug, 2019
US women open victory tour, Ellis farewell, beat Ireland 3-0 PASADENA: Departing head coach Jill Ellis and the US women’s national team opened their post-World Cup domestic Victory Tour with a 3-0 victory over Ireland on Saturday night. Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan and Carli Lloyd scored first-half goals on a... 04 Aug, 2019
Include activities related to campaign against GBV, MoFAGA tells local levels Kathmandu, June 20 The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has issued a circular to all 753 local levels, requesting them to incorporate activities related to ‘Campaign Year Against Gender-Based Violence’ into their policies... Horoscopes 22 Jun, 2019
CBS report brings to fore huge gender pay gap Kathmandu, June 19 A Central Bureau of Statistics report has brought to light wide disparity between male and female workers in Nepal — women earn 29.45 per cent less than their male counterparts on an average, even if the level of education among... Travel 20 Jun, 2019
