The actress revealed that she would get paid roughly 10% of the salary of male co-stars in Bollywood.
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For the First Time, Your Money Will Feature the Signatures of 2 Women
New banknotes are signed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Treasury Chief Lynn Malerba, celebrating women pioneers in economics.
New Climate Film ‘To the End’ Chronicles Activists’ Fight for Change
The documentary follows four young women, including New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, over four years in their push for better climate policy.
Inviting Girls to Code the Characters They Want to See In Games
The new platform Girls Who Code Girls allows girls to create avatars that reflect themselves outside of the male gaze.
Activist Reshma Saujani: ‘We’ve Been Trying to Fix Women, Rather Than Fix the Structure’
The founder of Marshall Plan for Moms argues that society needs to treat child care as an economic issue, not just a personal problem for women.
This Teen Founded a Book Club That Only Reads Banned Books
Ella Scott’s Vandegrift High School Banned Book Club fights against book censorship and advocates for minority representation.
Feeling Charitable? Here Are 7 Organizations Providing Aid to Ukrainians
This holiday season, consider donating to charities providing basic necessities in Ukraine as a harsh winter looms.
Karen Bass Makes History as First Woman Elected Mayor of Los Angeles
Bass, who will also be the second Black mayor to hold the position, plans to confront homelessness and crime in the city.
Fed Up on a Work Trip, a Mom Launched a Startup for Shipping Breast Milk Home
Kate Torgersen’s Milk Stork makes it easier for mothers to pump-and-ship breast milk while on domestic and international business trips.
Dolly Parton Receives $100 Million From Jeff Bezos
The singer and philanthropist had a priceless reaction when she learned about the award, which she can direct toward any charitable cause she sees fit.
7 Books by Women Authors for Your Winter Reading List
These books from Michelle Obama, Lily Brooks-Dalton and others are a sure-fire way to beat those winter blues.
When Ukraine Servicewomen Were Issued Men’s Fatigues, This Team Stepped In
A Kyiv-based nonprofit has distributed $1 million worth of equipment and helped at least 3,000 women in Ukraine’s armed forces.
6 Historic Wins for Women in This Year’s Midterms
From the first lesbian governor to the first South Asian lieutenant governor, these 6 progressive women have made history in the 2022 midterm elections.
Her Rideshare Company Only Uses Electric Vehicles
Raven Hernandez aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the ride-share industry through her women-led startup, Earth Rides.
Lena Horne Becomes First Black Woman to Have Broadway Theater Named After Her
The late performer and civil rights activist often said: ‘Let it soar. Let your cup runneth over. Do your thing. Make more art and believe.’