What's Buzzing This Week? - Dec 22, 2022

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

1. Google will focus on investing in women-led startups through its India Digitisation Fund worth Rs 75,000 crore.

https://www.ndtv.com/business/india-digitisation-fund-google-to-invest-in-women-led-start-ups-through-india-fund-3619299

2. As per a report, more women above 41 years of age are active in crypto trading as compared to their male counterparts.

https://wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/markets/women-above-41-more-active-in-crypto-trading-than-men-in-india-report-122121900461_1.html

3. For providing digital training to rural women entrepreneurs, hands joined by Firstsource and NASSCOM.

https://m.economictimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/nasscom-foundation-and-firstsource-join-hands-to-provide-digital-training-to-rural-women-entrepreneurs/amp_articleshow/96362728.cms

4. Deepika Padukone became the first Indian who unveiled the FIFA World Cup Trophy.

https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/deepika-padukone-is-first-indian-to-unveil-fifa-world-cup-trophy/amp_articleshow/96338575.cms

5. A survey revealed that participation of women in the technology sector was comparatively lesser than other industries.

https://www.financialexpress.com/education-2/women-in-technology-sector-underrepresented-reveals-bridgelabz-survey/2915561/lite/

6. Indian menstrual market projected to grow at a CAGR of 21% and reach $13 Mn by 2025.

https://www.financialexpress.com/healthcare/wellness/indian-menstrual-underwear-market-to-reach-13-million-by-2025-growing-at-a-cagr-of-21/2919552/lite/

7. More women in leadership roles and senior positions will enhance inclusive development in India: President Droupadi Murmu.

https://wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/current-affairs/more-women-at-senior-positions-will-enhance-inclusive-development-prez-122121600708_1.html

8. According to the India Skills Report, India witnessed a rise in both the employable talent and women workforce.

https://www.livemint.com/news/indias-employable-talent-rises-women-workforce-increases-india-skills-report/amp-11670945362092.html

9. India-Bangladesh border to be guarded by BSF’s Mahila Praharis.

https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/news/india/bsf-mahila-praharis-etch-history-to-guard-india-bangladesh-border-indian-armed-forces-latest-updates-2022-12-19-832474

10. Sargam Koushal crowned as Mrs. World 2022, bringing the title back home after 21 years.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sargam-koushal-wins-mrs-world-2022-crown-back-in-india-after-21-years-3617694/amp/1

11. FIH Nations Cup Won by the Indian Women’s Team.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/hockey/india-beats-spain-wins-fih-women-nations-cup-2022-qualifies-pro-league/article66275776.ece/amp/

12. In the five match series, Australia leading by 3-1 after the Indian women’s cricket team lost their 4th T20I to them.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-women-vs-australia-women-live-score-4th-t20i-ind-w-vs-aus-w-brabourne-stadium-mumbai-101671278463841-amp.html

13. Women’s Track Cycling Tournament by Khelo India to commence on 20th December.

https://theprint.in/sport/khelo-india-womens-track-cycling-tournament-to-start-on-december-20/1271035/?amp

14. India’ growth in women’s cricket was lauded by Shelly Nitschke, head coach of the Australian women’s team.

https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/australia-womens-team-head-coach-shelley-nitschke-lauds-indias-growth-in-womens-cricket/amp_articleshow/96307299.cms