Recently India improved its rankings in the annual gender gap report by World Economic Forum. There is more to be achieved on the front, with the country ranking 127, though it is good progress from the 135th rank last year. Early this year, India sought the inclusion of women’s political representation at the grassroots; the

Recently, a video featuring veteran actresses Asha Parekh and Tanuja went viral. Their conversation as part of Maitri Collective’s discussions also highlighted that during those days, sets had inadequate washroom facilities and that they endured it because they were unable to bring up these issues. However, they also observed that today things have changed for

The classroom is a sub-section of the society. It has students from around the world with diverse identities and unique personalities. The mere representation of diversity in our classrooms indicates the need for educational institutions to be inclusive. An inclusive institution is a breeding ground for students with heightened potential for innovation and complex problem-solving

At a time when Hollywood is trying hard to up its gender inclusion game, here is some good news for movie buffs. The Oscar nomination list this year is a line-up of stories on women. Be it Tar, Women Talking, or Black Panther: Wakanda focusing on female warriors’, the nominations comprise remarkable stories around women.

The World Economic Forum’s recognition of the importance of women’s participation in local bodies is a significant step towards a more inclusive and equal society. In recent years, there has been a growing consensus among policymakers, development experts, and civil society organizations that women’s participation in local governance is essential for building inclusive and sustainable

Do you teach your children that different is good? Do you expose your children to different kinds of people?  When you start probing these questions at an early stage, you slowly begin to wrap your minds around the importance of Diversity and Inclusion. You can incorporate this into your parenting. And this is when diversity

With employees’ responsibilities extending to their families, organizations must offer a supportive working environment which is healthy, inclusive, and psychologically safe. Working parents are the busiest of all employees, as their office hours form just one-fourth of their total duty time. Interestingly, these double-duty caretakers tend to be more committed and productive than their peers.

The world over, there is a growing movement to make medicine more inclusive and diverse. And there are pressing reasons for the emphasis — better patient outcomes and reducing healthcare disparity. Published in 2021, a paper, ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Medicine: Why It Matters and How do We Achieve It?’, talks about how diversity

A brand new year is unfolding! And along with that, more opportunities to learn and grow in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). And if you are serious about bringing a change in workplace DEI — it’s important to keep expanding your knowledge. One of the best ways to do that is by reading widely and