Editor, Peepals Global
Prashant Sonar
Prashant Sonar is a seasoned leader with a 22+ year career in TV, advertising, and Marathi content. With a strong academic foundation, he has excelled as an anchor, Executive Producer, and Studio Director at major networks like Zee Media and Network18. A strategic and passionate professional, he drives creative projects, fosters collaboration, and pushes the boundaries of high-quality branded content.
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International Day of the Girl Child 2026: Where Girls' Rights Stand in India
As International Day of the Girl is observed on 11 October 2026 with a focus on child marriage, India's own campaign and survey data show progress and gaps.
WEF Gender Gap Report 2026: Women's Leadership Parity Now 90 Years Away
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2026, released on 16 September 2026, says leadership parity is about 90 years away and places India 131st of 145 economies.
India's Women's Ethnic Wear Market: USD 25.72 billion
Market-research estimates put India's ethnic wear sector at roughly USD 24–26 billion, with women's wear the largest share, signalling steady demand that is also a business opportunity for women-led enterprises.
Julie Andrews Turns 91: How The Sound of Music Defined Her Career
As Dame Julie Andrews turns 91 on 1 October 2026, her career shows how one woman's screen roles built lasting global recognition.
Grit, Gold & Glory: The Prachi Choudhary Story
India's women's 4x400m relay team, including Saharanpur's Prachi Choudhary, won the country's first athletics gold of the 2026 Asian Games on 29 September 2026.
Army-backed flag centre empowers 140 women in Kashmir’s Kupwara
The Indian Army's community engagement programs have established a flag-making center in Kupwara, Kashmir, empowering 140 women with economic independence, vocational skills, and safety while fostering community solidarity and national pride.
India's Semiconductor ecosystem is expanding:How will it help women?
India's semiconductor push is opening skilled jobs for women, who make up about 25% of the chip design and engineering workforce; education, corporate commitment and follow-through after Semicon India 2026 will decide how fast that share grows.