Entry of ‘girls’ banned from Delhi’s Jama Masjid, Shahi Imam clarifies not for those who visit the mosque to offer prayers

Notice regarding the restriction of women to enter the mosque appeared outside the three main entry gates

Delhi to now have special mohalla clinics for women

Mohalla clinics system is one of the flagship initiatives of the Kejriwal government and is aimed at boosting the primary healthcare system in Delhi

Breaking the fourth wall: A women-centric play portrays the struggles of everyday life

Four young women living in New Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti narrate everyday incidents from their lives in a new experimental theatrical format by Dhwani Vij. The actors use their own names and tell their real-life stories

Say cheers: Special liquor counters for women a big hit

Three special counters for women have been opened in Delhi government-run liquor shops, with the aim of improving the buying experience for women while also chipping away at the social stigma associated with female alcohol consumers; three more such counters are to open in the coming months

Weighed down: Challenges for women weightlifters go well beyond the gym

Beyond gyms and training centres, women bodybuilders face a lot of challenges. Some of them are social, some physical, while others are financial or have to do with being a minority in a male-dominated industry

Women dhaakis take center stage to infuse frenzied rhythm of Durga Puja

Clad in red border-yellow saree, two women climbed the stage with their dhaaks hanging from one shoulder, taking their position beside their fellow male counterparts

Hurdles in the wheel of change

While driving a bus is generally considered a man’s profession, 11 Delhi women are breaking these stereotypes by driving DTC buses. The job comes with its own challenges, traffic being the least of them

Sexual crimes mar life in the capital

Hidden behind the impressive facades of the capital city are tales of bloodcurdling crimes against women and children, whose lives are marred by traumatic events at home and on the streets