What's Buzzing This Week? - July 20, 2023

Here's your dose of weekly news updates from us!

July 13, 2023

The IRC's dedication and efforts towards gender equality and empowerment were showcased at Women Deliver 2023.

https://www.rescue.org/press-release/highlighting-ircs-commitment-and-work-gender-equality-and-empowerment-women-deliver

Mirabai Chanu will lead the Indian campaign at the World Weightlifting Championship in Riyadh, starting on September 4.

https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/world-weightlifting-championship-mirabai-chanu-to-spearhead-indian-campaign-in-riyadh-from-september-4/article67075220.ece

July 14, 2023

Introducing Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava, the visionary behind the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/meet-dr-ritu-karidhal-srivastava-the-woman-behind-chandrayaan-3-mission/articleshow/101764625.cms

The Indian women's squad for the Asian Games features the inclusion of Titas Sadhu, a promising newcomer, while Richa Ghosh makes a comeback to the team.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-womens-squad-for-asian-games-titas-sadhu-fresh-face-richa-ghosh-returns-101689358282192.html

Australia has appointed its first female central bank head to guide the country's reform efforts.

https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/banks/story/australia-picks-first-female-central-bank-head-to-shepherd-through-reform-389678-2023-07-14

The She's Next grants program, launched by Visa, aims to provide support to businesses in India led by women.

https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-visa-launches-shes-next-grants-program-to-support-women-led-indian-businesses-3170563/lite/

According to a recent report, the representation of women in the workforce has experienced a significant surge, reaching almost 50%.

https://m.economictimes.com/jobs/hr-policies-trends/womens-workforce-representation-surges-to-nearly-50-report/amp_articleshow/101747650.cms

https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/world/story/reserve-bank-of-australia-first-female-head-michele-bullock-2406332-2023-07-14

July 15, 2023

In the Asian Athletics Championship, Tajinderpal Singh Toor secures the gold medal, Parul Chaudhary claims her first-ever Asian title. Shaili Singh earns a well-deserved silver medal.

https://www.thehindu.com/sport/athletics/asian-athletics-tajinderpal-singh-toor-keeps-gold-parul-chaudhary-wins-maiden-asians-title-silver-for-shaili-singh/article67081793.ece

July 16, 2023

A mother of two sets a record-breaking donation of breast milk, saving thousands.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/mother-of-two-saves-thousands-with-record-breaking-breast-milk-donation-101689472956457.html?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ht_site

July 17, 2023

India secured third place in the Asian Athletics Championships as three athletes from Uttar Pradesh clinched a total of four medals on the final day.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/uttar-pradesh-athletes-shine-at-asian-athletics-championships-winning-three-silver-and-a-bronze-medal-101689533694879.html

The 204th birthday of US scientist Eunice Newton Foote is celebrated with a Google Doodle.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/google-doodle-today-eunice-newton-foote-discovery-greenhouse-gas-effect-united-states-news-climate-change-global-warming-101689582950364.html?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ht_site

Smriti Irani identifies the "Language of tech, AI" as a hurdle for women in overcoming the digital divide.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/language-of-tech-ai-smriti-irani-on-barriers-to-women-on-digital-divide-101689600453436.html?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ht_AMP

The Indian women's hockey team suffered a 2-3 defeat against China.

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/hockey/indian-womens-hockey-team-loses-2-3-to-china-8843296/lite/

July 18, 2023

The 'iconic' black sheep sweater worn by Princess Diana is set to be auctioned and is expected to command a high price.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/royal-family-princess-diana-s-iconic-black-sheep-sweater-up-for-auction-it-could-fetch-101689644313420.html

The agenda of the HT G20 focuses on the importance of increasing the representation of women in leadership positions for the betterment of the world.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/experts-highlight-low-representation-of-women-in-academics-and-judiciary-at-g20-event-in-new-delhi-101689620912111.html?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ht_site

According to a survey, the proportion of female employees hired is higher in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups compared to other companies.

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/women-hired-as-percentage-of-all-employees-higher-among-smes-startups-survey/3175795/lite/

July 19, 2023

Registration for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme in Karnataka is set to commence today. Here is a comprehensive guide with all the essential information you need to know.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gruha-lakshmi-scheme-in-karnataka-registration-to-begin-from-today-heres-all-you-need-to-know-11689730064697.html