Mysuru: To mark International Women’s Day, Indian Railways operates trains with all-women crew, including loco pilots, train managers, ticket checkers and security personnel, highlighting women’s capabilities and promoting gender equality. Authorities hailed the initiative as a tribute to women’s empowerment in the railways. As part of the celebrations, the Mysuru Division of the South Western…
BJP Mahila Morcha felicitates Kho Kho champ B. Chaithra
March 8, 2025Mysuru: On the eve of International Women’s Day, International Kho-Kho player from Mysuru district B. Chaithra was felicitated by the State BJP Mahila Morcha at its Office in Chamarajapuram in city yesterday. Several BJP leaders including State Mahila Morcha President C. Manjula, Vice-President Prafulla Malladi and others felicitated Chaithra. Speaking on the occasion, Manjula said…
Empowering Women: The Path to a Stronger India
March 8, 2025On this International Women’s Day, while women’s safety remains a pressing issue, there’s no denying the significant progress in women’s empowerment and financial independence. Though these changes are more visible in urban India, they will inevitably trickle down to rural areas, transforming society as a whole. For true liberation, women — like everyone else —…
Women at the helm: Nurturing academics and administration
March 8, 2025By Shadan Muneer On the occasion of International Women’s Day, it is essential to acknowledge the growing influence of women in leadership, particularly in administrative and decision-making roles. Across various sectors, women are not just breaking barriers but also occupying the actual seat of power — shaping policies, driving change and leading institutions. One such…
Will marriage as an institution survive the test of times ?
March 8, 2025Family as a single unit is breaking up both in urban and rural areas due to the compulsion of individual profession, career-building efforts and his or her own family. This has given birth to what is now called a ‘nuclear family’ where parents are separated. In this article Prof. K.V. Satyan takes a look at…
Ambition should be… Expected not Excused
March 8, 2025A heartfelt letter from the first Woman Chairperson of CII, Mysuru, who is moving cities to pursue her ambitions… Hey, I have some news — I’m relocating to Luxembourg!” I say it again, still getting used to the weight of those words. A new country, a new role, a new adventure — a whirlwind of…
Women’s Day: Articles invited on Sudha Murty’s literary works
February 5, 2025Mysuru: As part of International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8, Jangama Foundation, Bengaluru and Tara Pustaka, Mysuru, have invited articles for international seminar on the topic ‘Sudha Murty Avara Sahitya Chintana’ (Sudha Murty’s Literary Thoughts), organised on March 8 in Mysuru city. The articles can be sent on the following aspects of literature related…
Government Medical Officers Association celebrates International Women’s Day
March 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Government Medical Officers Association celebrated International Women’s Day at a programme organised in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple premises on Friday. Women and Child Development Department Director Dr. B.S. Pushpalatha launched an awareness rally organised as part of the celebrations. The rally passed through Hardinge Circle, B.N. Road and culminated at the…
Empowering women and fostering gender equality
March 24, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Embracing the theme of ‘Inspire and Inclusion’ for the 2024 International Women’s Day, JSS College for Women, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, took a significant step towards empowering women and fostering gender equality. Dr. Vidya Narayan, Head of the Post-Graduation Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at JSS Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, delivered a lecture, highlighting the…
Women’s Day must be a regular feature: UoM Registrar
March 24, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: International Women’s Day was celebrated at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) in the city recently. It was jointly organised by the Dean of Student Welfare and Department of Physical Education, VVCE. Registrar of University of Mysore V.R. Shylaja was the chief guest. She spoke at length on women-centric policies at the workplace aimed at…
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