India

A handful of fathers in countries with long sexist histories are slowly but surely walking the walk of empowering their daughters.

In 2012 alone, 4.6 million women underwent sterilization surgery, fueled by government quotas and financial incentives for doctors.

bestselling author. celeb trainer. unhealthy fad buster.

And in other news to celebrate: She's sharing the prize with fellow children's rights advocate Kailash Satyarthi.

J. Jayalalitha, a popular chief minister, has landed in jail as a result of a friend's betrayal. Hers is a story both sordid and damning.

In India and beyond, celebrations fete the sacred female. America, where's our shindig?

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone and the Times of India are embroiled in a salacious, cleavage-born controversy.

crusader against hunger. social media phenom. change-maker.