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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Midnight walkathon highlights women's safety
Marking the nation's 79th Independence Day, a midnight walkathon was organised here on Thursday to convey the message that women in a free country should feel safe to walk even at night without fear. The event, organised by the Indian Women Network (IWN), was flagged off by District Collector S. Kandasamy, Modakkurichi BJP MLA C. Saraswathi and Mayor Nagarathinam. Over 100 participants, including B. Dhanasekar, District Governor, Rotary District 3203, R.R. Sathiyamurthy, vice-chairman, CII Erode Zone, Young Indians chairperson Yadhavi Yogesh, IWN convenor Subasri Sriram, and college students, took part in the walkathon, which began at 11 p.m. from Sengodampalayam. Carrying the national flag, the participants walked through Veerappampalayam, Palayapalayam, and Kumalankuttai, before concluding the rally at the Collectorate at 12.30 a.m. on Friday. The route covered a distance of about 5 km. Organisers said the walkathon aimed to create awareness that, in independent India, women should have the freedom and safety to move about without restrictions, even during late-night hours. They added that the initiative also sought to spark conversations about gender equality and public safety in both urban and rural areas. The event concluded with the singing of the national anthem, reaffirming the spirit of freedom, equality, and unity.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Digital entrepreneurship meet in Madurai stresses inclusive growth, women's role in tech
Madurai: The Digital Entrepreneurship Conference organised by Indian Women Network (IWN) Tamil Nadu and IWN Madurai Zone on Wednesday brought together over 270 delegates from industry, government, academia, and associations across the state. Delivering the chief guest address, IT and digital services minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan highlighted Tamil Nadu's 11.9% economic growth and the monthly scholarship scheme that has benefitted over two lakh girls from corporation high schools. He reaffirmed the CM's vision of inclusive growth with social justice and women's empowerment. StartupTN CEO Sivarajah Ramanathan spoke on the state's evolving startup ecosystem. IWN leaders Gowri Kailasam and Savitha Jagadeesan called for greater visibility, collaboration, equal access to technology, and scaling women-led enterprises globally. CII Madurai Zone chairman Ashwin Desai urged women to lead as innovators and mentors, while IWN Madurai convenor Poornima Venkatesh stressed knowledge-sharing and collaborative leadership. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
