Tag: gender equality

Sports

BCCI Announces Equal Match Fees for Men and Women Cricketers

Tanisha Cardozo

In a landmark move towards gender equality in sport, the BCCI has implemented a pay-equity policy ensuring that both men’s and women’s Indian international cricketers will receive the same match fees — ₹15 lakh for a Test, ₹6 lakh for an ODI, and ₹3 lakh for a T20I.

Human Interest

Surekha Yadav, Asia’s First Woman Train Driver, Retires After Trailblazing 36-Year Career

Tanisha Cardozo

Surekha Yadav, Asia’s first woman train driver, has retired after a remarkable 36-year journey with Indian Railways. A true pioneer, she broke gender barriers and inspired countless women to chase their dreams in male-dominated fields.