What's Buzzing This Fortnight?- March 21, 2024

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

March 07, 2024

According to the Finsafe India women's survey, 37% of women are uncertain whether they have sufficient money for emergencies.

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance/37-women-not-sure-if-they-have-enough-money-for-emergency-finsafe-india-womens-survey-12413581.html

On International Women's Day, new initiatives were introduced specifically for female students.

https://www.thehindu.com/education/new-initiatives-for-female-students-on-international-womens-day/article67923711.ece

A report reveals that 23% of employed women in India's metropolitan areas acknowledge the existence of a gender pay disparity.

https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/news/story/23-of-salaried-women-in-indias-metros-perceive-a-gender-pay-gap-report-420459-2024-03-07

According to Tracxn, there are 8,000 tech startups in India led by women, with Delhi-NCR leading the list.

https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/india-home-to-8-000-women-led-tech-startups-delhi-ncr-tops-list-tracxn-124030700797_1.html

March 08, 2024

The ETPWLA 2024 aims to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion by placing them at the forefront of the foremost women leadership awards.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/etpwla-2024-ahead-of-international-womens-day-the-launch-summit-of-indias-foremost-women-leadership-awards-to-put-dei-front-and-centre/articleshow/108208871.cms?from=mdr

The main obstacle to women's career advancement is identified as work-life balance, according to the report.

https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/work-balance-main-obstacle-in-women-s-career-progress-says-report-124030800262_1.html

Indian companies are increasingly employing women to enhance their ESG score

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/announcements/companies-in-india-are-hiring-more-women-for-better-esg-scores-12425301.html

The Google Doodle celebrates International Women's Day 2024, acknowledging advancements made towards 'gender equality'.

https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/international-womens-day-2024-wishes-quotes-google-doodle-today-toward-gender-equality-history-significance-11709858282940.html

March 09, 2024

There has been a significant increase in the number of women driving SUVs now.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/lot-more-women-take-the-drivers-seat-in-suvs-now/articleshow/108336251.cms?from=mdr

Women in Indian sports, from Aditi Swami to Smriti Mandhana, are establishing groundbreaking records.

https://www.freepressjournal.in/weekend/from-aditi-swami-to-smriti-mandhana-how-women-are-setting-new-records-in-indian-sports

March 10, 2024

Krystyna Pyszková, hailing from the Czech Republic, was named Miss World 2024.

https://apnews.com/article/miss-world-competition-india-krystyna-pyszkova-f86dc7b37e2a96467916d73a4d4a3986

March 11, 2024

According to a survey conducted by Hero Vired, 70% of women identify a lack of work-life balance as a barrier to advancing in their careers.

https://yourstory.com/herstory/2024/03/women-career-growth-work-life-balance-upskilling-survey

March 12, 2024

UN Women and the Ford Foundation are recognizing women leaders in a new book.

https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/stories/press-release/2024/03/un-women-and-ford-foundation-honour-women-leaders-in-new-book

A cyclothon is being organized with the aim of promoting women's health.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/cycling/cyclothon-organised-to-promote-womens-health/articleshow/108440760.cms

March 14, 2024

Rakul Preet Singh has been recognized as a powerhouse performer at the DNA New-Gen Women Achievers Awards 2024.

https://indiaeducationdiary.in/rakul-preet-singh-honored-as-powerhouse-performer-at-dna-new-gen-women-achievers-awards-2024/

Ritika Chopra of Indian Express and independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar have been awarded the Chameli Devi Award.

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/indian-express-ritika-chopra-independent-journalist-greeshma-kuthar-chameli-devi-award-9214141/

March 15, 2024

Empowering funding for female entrepreneurship and facilitating the growth of women-led ventures in Tier I and Tier II cities is the focus of ETPWLA 2024.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/etpwla-2024-fuelling-funding-for-female-entrepreneurship-and-enabling-women-led-ventures-in-tier-i-and-tier-ii-cities/articleshow/108518594.cms?from=mdr

The era of women entrepreneurs is being celebrated at the MPW Awards 2024.

https://www.fortuneindia.com/events/mpw-awards-2024-this-is-the-era-of-women-entrepreneurs/116163

March 17, 2024

RCB ended their 16-year trophy drought by defeating DC with an 8-wicket victory to secure the WPL 2024 championship title.

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/rcb-beat-dc-wpl-2024-final-molinuex-shreyanka-lanning-mandhana-perry-shafali-2516132-2024-03-17

March 18, 2024

Lee Cooper disrupts the flagship women's footwear segment by introducing the 'No Shoe Party'.

https://www.indianretailer.com/news/retail-india-news-lee-cooper-disrupts-flagship-womens-footwear-segment-no-shoe-party

The HirePro report indicates a 5% increase in the recruitment of women from campuses during the 2022-23 period.

https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/women-hiring-from-engineering-campuses-increased-by-5-in-fy23-report-124031800794_1.html

March 20, 2024

In 2023, 40% of the new employees hired from the campus were women, with IT being the most popular choice among them.

https://www.business-standard.com/education/news/40-campus-hires-in-2023-were-women-it-attracts-highest-participation-124032000150_1.html