What's Buzzing This Fortnight? - February 22, 2024

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

February 08, 2024

Female Indian officers are taking part in a defence exhibition in Saudi Arabia.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indian-women-officers-participate-in-saudi-defense-show/articleshow/107534304.cms

Shami and Vaishali are among the winners at the 2024 Sportstar Aces Awards.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/aces-awards/sportstar-aces-awards-shami-vaishali-among-awards-complete-winners-list/article67826690.ece

A 53-year-old woman from Pune earns ₹400 per hour by teaching Marathi to Microsoft AI tools.

https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-woman-53-teaches-marathi-to-microsoft-ai-tools-earns-400-an-hour

February 10, 2024

According to the CEO of Cognizant, Coimbatore and Kochi have a significantly higher proportion of women working in the tech industry compared to the national average in India.

https://www.cnbctv18.com/technology/cognizant-ceo-says-more-women-in-tech-jobs-in-coimbatore-and-kochi-19024551.htm

One-third of passport holders are currently female.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/13rd-of-passport-holders-are-now-women/articleshow/107567221.cms

February 11, 2024

A new 'SWATI' portal has been launched to support women in science and address the gender gap in the field.

https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/swati-portal-launched-for-women-in-science-aims-to-address-gender-gap-124021100582_1.html

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on February 11th to recognize and promote the participation of women and girls in science.

https://indianexpress.com/article/education/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-2024-why-celebrated-on-february-11-theme-this-year-9154274/

February 12, 2024

MG Motor India plans to grow its female workforce by 2025.

https://www.carwale.com/news/mg-motor-india-aims-to-increase-its-women-workforce-by-2025/

The unemployment rate decreased to 6.5% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, while the female labour force participation rate increased to 25%, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/unemployment-rate-declines-to-6-5-in-q3fy24-female-labour-force-participation-rises-to-25-mospi/articleshow/107635379.cms?from=mdr

February 13, 2024

Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary is celebrated as National Women's Day

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/sarojini-naidu-birth-anniversary-why-is-it-celebrated-as-national-womens-day/articleshow/97859146.cms?from=mdr

February 14, 2024

India secured a surprising 3-2 victory against China in the BATC women's competition, with Sindhu making a triumphant return.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/india-stun-china-3-2-in-batc-womens-competition-with-sindhu-making-winning-return/articleshow/107683862.cms?from=mdr

February 15, 2024

Chennai Metro Rail has introduced a 'pink squad' aimed at improving the safety of women passengers.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chennai-metro-rails-pink-squad-to-enhance-women-passengers-safety/article67845654.ece

February 16, 2024

NPCI has initiated a program to recruit women who are returning from a career break.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/mid-career/npci-launches-initiative-to-hire-women-returning-from-career-break/articleshow/107729226.cms?from=mdr

PV Sindhu's outstanding performance ensures that India's women's team secures a historic medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships.

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/badminton/story/badminton-asia-team-championships-india-women-hong-kong-assured-historic-medal-pv-sindhu-2502901-2024-02-16

February 18, 2024

India's female badminton team makes history by clinching gold at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024.

https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/india-women-script-history-with-gold-in-badminton-asia-team-championships-2024-thailand-pv-sindhu-anmol-kharb-2024-02-18-917482

February 19, 2024

Raksha Boruah from Assam emerged victorious in the Khelo India Women's Taekwondo League.

https://www.nktv.in/assams-raksha-boruah-wins-at-khelo-india-womens-taekwondo-league/

Equestrian Anush Agarwalla has secured India's first-ever quota in dressage for the Paris Olympics 2024.

https://www.india.com/sports/equestrian-anush-agarwalla-gets-first-ever-paris-olympics-2024-quota-in-dressage-for-india-6735474/

February 20, 2024

The partnership between the US and India for advancing women's economic empowerment is being reinvigorated.

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/us-india-alliance-for-womens-economic-empowerment-being-revitalised-us-diplomat-12315541.html

February 21, 2024

The Supreme Court deemed the termination from a job due to a woman's marriage as a clear case of inequality.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/termination-from-job-because-a-woman-got-married-is-coarse-case-of-inequality-supreme-court-101708455824586.html

Securing employment immediately after completing their studies is of utmost importance for women as they actively confront gender stereotypes, according to a survey conducted by Unicef.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/finding-a-job-top-priority-after-studies-for-women-as-they-challenge-gender-stereotypes-unicef-survey/articleshow/107865460.cms

Skyroot's 'Kalpana' aims to facilitate the entry of women into the space sector.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/skyroots-kalpana-to-help-launch-women-in-space-sector/articleshow/107866888.cms