'Reform in laws necessary for social transformation of women' KATHMANDU: Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Hari Prabha Khadgi, has said that there would be no economic prosperity in the country till discrimination between women and men prevails in the society. Khadgi said so at a programme organised... Horoscopes 07 Mar, 2018
Challenges to energy access highlighted Kathmandu, February 28 Women, poor and various excluded groups face numerous structural barriers that prevent them from fully benefiting from Nepal’s energy sector, according to a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ‘Gender... 01 Mar, 2018
Spotlight to focus on women at 24th annual SAG Awards LOS ANGELES: The Screen Actors Guild Awards’ tendency to predict eventual Oscar winners won’t be the only thing commanding attention when the 24th annual ceremony airs Sunday. The show is also focusing its spotlight on women, with nearly all... Art & Culture 20 Jan, 2018
DuVernay, 'black-ish,' 'Power' win at NAACP Image Awards LOS ANGELES: A jubilant Ava DuVernay was named entertainer of the year at an NAACP Image Awards ceremony that focused on the black community's power to create change. DuVernay lauded other black artists from the stage as she accepted her award... Travel Abroad 16 Jan, 2018
From pink pussyhats to rape laws, how women's rights advanced despite adversity in 2017 WASHINGTON: Pink hat-wearing protesters marched in the millions, celebrities called out their abusers as "pigs", and countries from Chile to India passed pro-women legislation, making 2017 a momentous year for women's rights despite setbacks,... Women 28 Dec, 2017
9th Human Rights National Magna Meet ends with 50-point declaration Kathmandu, December 11 Issuing a 50-point declaration demanding implementation of human rights in the country, the 9th Human Rights National Magna Meet concluded today in Kathmandu. The declaration issued by the Magna Meet on the occasion of the... Horoscopes 12 Dec, 2017
National Women's Conference to begin in Kathmandu KATHMANDU: The National Women's Conference will kick off in Kathmandu from December 1. The two-day conference will identify the scope of jobs where women are not paid for service and take initiatives in this regard, said the organisers at a press... Horoscopes 29 Nov, 2017
Bakery training for women for social transformation KATHMANDU: A South Korea-based organisation that works for women empowerment, Asia Woman Bridge, has operated various projects in Nepal with the objective of the economic empowerment of women from the marginalised communities. The organisation has... Horoscopes 05 Nov, 2017
Some 200 million women work without laws against sex harassment: study NEW YORK: More than a third of countries do not have laws against sexual harassment in the workplace, leaving more than 200 million women without legal protection on the job, according to a new study. Globally, nearly 82 million women work in... Women 27 Oct, 2017
Suicides increasing at alarming rate, says report Kathmandu, September 10 Suicide rate in the country has gone up over the last three years, with the majority of deaths linked to depression and other mental health problems, according to a report published by Nepal Police last month. The report... Horoscopes 11 Sep, 2017
Empowering women The world has changed significantly since the Beijing conference in 1995. There have been significant achievements as more girls are enrolling in school and more women are working, getting elected and assuming leadership positions. Globally, three... 04 Sep, 2017
Top scientists sue Salk Institute for gender discrimination SAN DIEGO: Two top scientists are suing their employer, the Salk Institute, alleging that they and other women have suffered long-term gender discrimination at the renowned California research centre. Vicki Lundblad and Katherine Jones allege in... Mobile & Apps 15 Jul, 2017
