Several hundred women leaders from 45 countries have gathered in India to discuss ways in which women can help resolve violent conflict in the world. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, the conference has been organized by the New York-based Global Peace Initiative for Women.

Although researchers have long agreed that girls have superior language abilities than boys, until now no one has clearly provided a biological basis that may account for their differences.

Women’s participation in post-conflict nation-building is an important ingredient in achieving an equitable, peaceful and more prosperous society, according to a RAND Corporation study released today.

Well, according to data analysis by Michael Friendly, a professor with the Psychology Department at York University, the boats launched from each side of the doomed ship show a different pattern when it comes to percentage of men on board: on the port (left) side, the first few boats were only lightly loaded, and contained a large number of male passengers and crewmen.

Women take almost 50% more short term sick leave than men, finds research published ahead of print in Occupational and Environmental Medicine .

Britney Spears is reportedly planning to sue over photos of her and her two sons that were sold to the media by the photographer. Spears hired Dani Brubaker in November to take portraits of her and her sons.

A comprehensive volume authored by three Virginia Tech professors of Interdisciplinary Studies (published by AK Peters, Ltd.), “Reconfiguring the Firewall” addresses the global challenge of recruiting girls and women into majors and careers in information technology.

Carmen Kontur Gronquist, who is also the fire department’s executive secretary, said the photos were taken before she was elected mayor three years ago, and she saw no reason to remove them from the Internet after taking office.

Teamworking and other modern employment practices can put as much strain on a woman’s family relationships as working an extra 120 hours a year, an extensive study of the British workforce funded by the Economic and Social Research Council suggests.

The U.N. Development Fund for Women has launched a new advocacy campaign to end violence against women. The fund has recruited Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman to help promote the campaign, which is an internet-based initiative that asks people to sign a "virtual book" that promotes women's rights.

A senior Chinese legislator called Sunday for equal educational opportunities for women. Gu Xiulian, vice-chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, made the remarks in Beijing at a symposium on the educational development of women.

Multi-tasking, or doing more than one activity at a time, is a way of life for everyone these days. Between work, family and social life, people are finding themselves busier than ever.