Women Empowerment

Hailing from the remote tribal hamlet of Seethya Thanda in Sansthan Narayanpur mandal, Saritha’s journey has been anything but easy In a landmark moment for Telangana’s public transport system and women’s empowerment, V Saritha, a tribal woman from Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district, has become the first-ever woman driver of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC). Saritha …

Wheels of change: Telangana tribal woman Saritha becomes RTC’s first female driver Read More »

In the quiet, hilly landscape of Mandi district’s Churag development block, which falls in Karsog Sub Division, a silent transformation is reshaping the lives of rural women. At the sacred foothills of the Daanveer Karna Shri Mool Mahunag Temple in the Swa Mahu Panchayat, a humble initiative launched two years ago by local women has …

Rural Women Lead the Way: ‘Him Ira Shop’ Stands as a Beacon of Self-Reliance Read More »

Al Nowais becomes first woman to lead UNWTO since its founding in 1975 Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has been elected secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), following a vote by 35 member states at the organisation’s headquarters in Madrid on 30 May 2025. She will begin her four-year term in 2026, becoming the …

UAE’s Shaikha Al Nowais named UNWTO secretary-general for 2026–2029 Read More »

He has organised hundreds of community development programmes in the district through his foundation. Every stitch tells a story. And the women touched by the empowering vision of this man from the small village of Komandlaoalli in Peddapalli have not only learned to sew but also to stand on their feet. Taniparti Tirupati Rao, who …

This gentleman sews dreams of women stitch by stitch Read More »

Jammu, a city surrounded by temples and mosques, faced a quiet crisis—mountains of temple flowers were piling up, causing environmental damage. Payal Sharma, however, saw a great opportunity where others saw waste. Through her innovative startup, JK Aromatics and Herbs LLP, she transformed floral waste into eco-friendly incense sticks, creating a sustainable model that blends …

From Waste to Worship: Jammu Woman Transforms Temple Flowers into Sacred Fragrance While Uplifting Local Women Read More »