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Maharashtra mother abandoned with toddler now drives auto daily to afford an English medium education dream

Maharashtra mother abandoned with toddler now drives auto daily to afford an English medium education dream

Komal Gaikwad of Parbhani was forced into a life-changing pivot after financial hardship blocked college and her husband left her alone when her daughter Teju was just 18 months old. With childcare impossible, she rented an auto and began driving it herself, adjusting the vehicle so her toddler could stay comfortable beside her. Earning Rs 400 to Rs 500 a day, she saved relentlessly and bought her own rickshaw on EMI. A viral video amplified her story, as her ultimate goal remains Teju’s English-medium schooling.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Indian Army backs women run cafe at 13000 feet in Sikkim to fuel tourism and jobs

Indian Army backs women run cafe at 13000 feet in Sikkim to fuel tourism and jobs

A new women-led cafe has opened near the Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine in East Sikkim at an altitude of 13,000 feet. Supported by Trishakti Corps, the initiative is designed to create local employment while drawing tourists to border areas. Beyond food, it spotlights regional heritage and strategic geography, showing how military and civilian efforts can deliver inclusive, community-led growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026

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Women outvote men in assembly polls yet women MLAs remain rare across states, EC data shows

Women outvote men in assembly polls yet women MLAs remain rare across states, EC data shows

Election Commission data points to record engagement in recent assembly polls, with women voting more than men and West Bengal topping polling percentages. But the follow-through is uneven: women elected as MLAs still remain low in states including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala. Third-gender candidates were limited and faced defeat.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
IOC to back Bengaluru schools makeover for 1500 girl students in Basavanagudi

IOC to back Bengaluru schools makeover for 1500 girl students in Basavanagudi

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya announced that Indian Oil Corporation will provide CSR support to Karnataka Public School in Basavanagudi, a 123-year-old institution. The funding will strengthen infrastructure and learning for more than 1,500 girl students, with plans to evolve the school into a model facility. The move is positioned as aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for women’s empowerment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Women rise as entrepreneurs and workers in India as business roles expand in manufacturing

Women rise as entrepreneurs and workers in India as business roles expand in manufacturing

Women’s economic footprint in India is expanding, with more female entrepreneurs taking the lead in businesses, particularly in manufacturing. These ventures are not only growing companies but also creating jobs for women. Overall, women’s workforce participation in non-agricultural work has increased, especially through own-account enterprises.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Ujjwala at 10 years turns access into empowerment says Dharmendra Pradhan

Ujjwala at 10 years turns access into empowerment says Dharmendra Pradhan

Ten years after Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana began, the government says it has provided clean cooking fuel to over 10 crore women. Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan credits the scheme with better household health, less time wasted collecting fuel, and greater participation by women in economic activities—strengthening their voice in families and communities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026

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Varanasi clocks Rs 35000 crore completed projects as Rs 20000 crore more rolls out under Modi

Varanasi clocks Rs 35000 crore completed projects as Rs 20000 crore more rolls out under Modi

Varanasi is in the middle of a major push for development, with Yogi Adityanath saying projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore have been completed and work worth Rs 20,000 crore is underway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects totaling more than Rs 6,330 crore, also flagging off trains and highlighting women’s empowerment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Silk actress Vijayalakshmi fled abuse at 16 yet industry turned cold at the end

Silk actress Vijayalakshmi fled abuse at 16 yet industry turned cold at the end

Vadlapati Vijayalakshmi, known as “Silk,” left an abusive childhood marriage at 16 with only grit and determination. Dropping out after Class 4, she rose to become a box office force by 20, reshaping South Indian cinema’s glamour economy. Yet as her power faded, the very industry she helped grow is described as turning its back, leaving her to die feeling unloved.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
BJP readies Madhya Pradesh Assembly special session with Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam focus

BJP readies Madhya Pradesh Assembly special session with Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam focus

BJP leaders in Madhya Pradesh met at Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s residence ahead of a one-day special session of the Legislative Assembly. The legislative party discussion focused on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and broader plans for women’s empowerment, signaling a push to foreground gender-centric legislation during the session.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
SBI to hire 3500 officers in five months while pushing women to 30 percent

SBI to hire 3500 officers in five months while pushing women to 30 percent

State Bank of India plans to recruit about 3,500 officers within the next five months to boost operations and business growth. Alongside the hiring drive, SBI aims to raise the share of women in its workforce to 30% over the next five years, backing the effort with programs designed to support women employees and expand leadership opportunities across levels.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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FICCI FLO vows to empower 16 lakh women as report flags gender gaps in services

FICCI FLO vows to empower 16 lakh women as report flags gender gaps in services

FICCI FLO’s annual session centered on entrepreneurship, skilling, and livelihood creation, aiming to empower 16 lakh women toward Viksit Bharat 2047. The event also saw the release of a new report examining gender diversity challenges and opportunities across India’s services sector, spotlighting where participation and progress still lag and what could accelerate inclusion.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India Inc pushes flexible careers for women with AI upskilling and leadership mentoring

India Inc pushes flexible careers for women with AI upskilling and leadership mentoring

Indian companies including RPG, Vedanta, Flipkart and DBS Bank are expanding workplace flexibility for women, making returns after career breaks easier while adding leadership training, mentorship and AI-focused reskilling. The shift signals a broader push to keep women in the workforce longer, reduce attrition after interruptions, and build future-ready leadership pipelines through targeted development programs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Tripura Governor hands out ducklings to SHGs to spark steady rural income

Tripura Governor hands out ducklings to SHGs to spark steady rural income

Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu distributed ducklings to women members of Self Help Groups at Lok Bhawan in a bid to boost rural livelihoods. The initiative supports five SHGs and is designed to encourage sustainable income generation through small-scale poultry rearing, giving SHG members a practical pathway to strengthen household earnings.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Why 33 percent women reservation could lift health jobs and save lives across India

Why 33 percent women reservation could lift health jobs and save lives across India

As Parliament debates the 33% Women’s Reservation Act, a new push is building around its wider benefits. Research cited in the discussion suggests women’s participation in policymaking can shift budgets toward healthcare and education while cutting child mortality. Even so, India’s female political representation still lags far behind global averages.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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