Newsmakers

In the last 5-6 years PM Narender Modi has set established new milestones in India’s foreign policy. He was the first Indian PM to visit Australia in 28 years; first Indian PM to visit Fiji in 33 years and first Indian PM to visit Nepal in 17 years. Since the day he became Prime Minister, Na Mo has visited Japan, USA, Myanmar, Australia, Fiji and Nepal, meeting over 45 leaders from every inhabited continent of the world.

Indira Gandhi imposed emergency rule over the radio through a ten-minute national address. Censorship on media was announced six hours later. No one dared to inform her about the misuse of powers by the bureaucracy or growing resentment over the coercive dictates of Sanjay Gandhi and his coterie operating from her residence.

Here is a list of women who proved themselves more than equal to men and reached the topmost elected or selected posts in their respective country

It is not easy for women to prove themselves and be treated as an equal, if not better, in a male-dominated world. Here is a list of women who defied all odds and dared to be different.

Beena Kannan is one of the most talked-about fashion designers from South India. She is today carrying forward the legacy of her grandfather Veeriah Reddiar who started the family business of Kanchipuram silks in 1910.

Every year on March 8 is celebrated as International Women's Day (IWD). It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Payalh Agarwwal “Somia” is a perfect example of what a woman can do irrespective of the ups and downs of life -- if she really wants.

Gone are the days when men were expected to go off to work while women were supposed to stay at home and look after the family.

Shashi Aggarwal not only donated plasma thrice in the past few months but also motivated others to do the same, saving 497 lives

Simrita Dhillon has advised 20+ Global Fashion, Beauty & Fragrance Brands. Excerpts from a free-flowing interview on the life and times of Simrita Dhillon

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on progress made, and celebrate the acts of courage of ordinary women

Every year International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March. It is a day is to observe women’s success in cultural, political, social and economic development.