women's empowerment
The Remarkable Journey of Princess Sarvath El Hassan: From Calcutta to Jordan's Royal Family
Dec 16, 2025 06:49 pm CST
Princess Sarvath El Hassan, born in Calcutta in 1947 as Sarvath Ikramullah, represents a unique connection between the Indian subcontinent and Jordan's Hashemite Kingdom. From her upbringing in a distinguished Bengali Muslim family to becoming Jordan's Crown Princess, her life exemplifies cross-cultural diplomacy and humanitarian commitment. While serving as Crown Princess from 1968-1999, she established pioneering educational institutions and received international recognition for her contributions to social welfare and women's empowerment, highlighting the enduring relationship between South Asia and the Middle East.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Highlights Two Years of Achievements: From Maoist-Free State to Development Initiatives
Dec 14, 2025 02:08 am CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav discusses his government's major achievements after completing two years in office, including the state being declared Maoist-free after 35 years of insurgency. He highlights progress on development initiatives, addresses the Ladli Behna scheme, and emphasizes his commitment to fulfilling all promises made to the people of Madhya Pradesh.
Breaking Barriers: How Karate is Empowering Iranian Girls and Women in a Changing Society
Nov 18, 2025 12:40 am CST
Iranian girls and women are increasingly turning to karate as a means of empowerment, challenging traditional gender roles in the Islamic Republic. Once banned after the 1979 revolution, martial arts for women are now gaining recognition, with participants ranging from five-year-olds to adults. Practitioners cite benefits including discipline, confidence, and emotional release, while the sport's growing popularity reflects broader social changes in Iranian society, particularly following the 2022 protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.
Bihar's Historic Gender Gap in Voter Turnout: How Women Voters Are Reshaping Election Outcomes
Nov 10, 2025 08:30 pm CST
This analysis examines Bihar's record-breaking 65.08% voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, highlighting the unprecedented 7.5 percentage point gap between female (69.04%) and male (61.56%) participation. The article explores how women's increasing electoral participation over the past decade has transformed Bihar's political landscape, benefiting the JD(U) and NDA coalition, and examines how women-focused initiatives like Mahila Rozgar Yojana have created a powerful caste-neutral female voting bloc that could determine the 2025 election outcome.
PM Modi Hosts Sri Lankan PM Ahead of NDTV World Summit: Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Development Initiatives
Oct 17, 2025 08:13 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Delhi for comprehensive bilateral discussions focusing on education, women's empowerment, innovation, and regional cooperation. Both leaders are scheduled to address the NDTV World Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, where they will share their visions on navigating global challenges and fostering regional prosperity.