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22 Nov 2023

Who Is McGahey? Who Became 1st Transgender To Feature In Cricket - In Pics

In a groundbreaking moment for international cricket, Danielle McGahey, a 29-year-old trailblazer, etched her name in history as the first transgender player. Originating from Australia and later making Canada her cricketing stage, McGahey's journey encompasses a significant male-to-female medical transition in 2021. However, her cricketing narrative took an unexpected turn following the ICC's recent gender eligibility regulations, culminating in her retirement announcement. This article delves into the remarkable journey of Danielle McGahey, exploring her achievements, challenges, and the evolving landscape of transgender inclusion in the world of cricket.

06 Apr 2018

There aren't still enough women in IITs, says high-level survey

Women are under-represented in STEM fields in top engineering institutions. But surprisingly, they are well-represented in non-elite institutes.

MATERNITY LEAVE

11 Aug 2016

Good news for women employees! Rajya Sabha passes Bill to raise maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks

The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, protects the employment of women during the time of her maternity and entitles her of a full paid absence from work, to take care for her child.

MATERNITY LEAVE

11 Aug 2016

Cabinet approves amendments in Maternity Benefit Act 2016

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MATERNITY LEAVE

11 Aug 2016

Good news for women employees! Centre tables Bill to extend maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks

Union Minister of Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya on Thursday introduced in the Rajya Sabha the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016, that seeks to increase maternity leave benefit for women from 12 to 26 weeks.

MATERNITY LEAVE

11 Aug 2016

Cabinet approves amendments for paid Maternity leave: 5 key points

MATERNITY LEAVE

11 Aug 2016

Cabinet clears amendment to Maternity Benefits, Factories Act

Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval to the amendments made to the Maternity Benefits Act, that aims to raise maternity leave for women from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.

Gender Diversity

05 Aug 2016

Ericsson India extends paid maternity, paternity leaves

In order to create more inclusive work environment and promote gender diversity, Ericsson India has extended its paid maternity and paternity leaves for its employees.

MATERNITY LEAVE

01 Jul 2016

Good news for private sector women employees! 26-week maternity leave soon

All establishments, including in private sector, will have to provide 26-week maternity leave to their women employees under a new bill.

Tata Teleservices

11 May 2016

Good news for women employees! Tata Teleservices increases maternity leave to 6 months

Tata Teleservices will give six months paid leave and an additional six months of half day halfpay option to its women workforce.

09 Mar 2016

Good news for women employees! Airtel increases maternity leave to 22 weeks

To promote gender diversity across all management levels, top telecom operator Bharti Airtel has increased maternity leave for its women employees to 22 weeks from 12 weeks.

19 Apr 2015

Woman director norms are for 'gender diversity': Sebi

Listed companies which did not comply with the directive of appointing at least one woman director by March 31 have been penalised.

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