What's Buzzing This Fortnight?- May 16, 2024

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

Kenya has appointed its first woman as head of the Air Force.

https://www.africanews.com/2024/05/02/kenya-appoints-first-woman-air-force-head/

India Inc is empowering more wonder women to attain C-suite superpowers.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/c-suite/india-inc-helping-more-wonder-women-get-c-suite-superpowers/articleshow/109799565.cms?from=mdr

The India Supreme Court has reserved 1/3 of seats in the Bar Association committee for women.

https://www.jurist.org/news/2024/05/india-supreme-court-reserves-1-3-of-seats-in-bar-association-committee-for-women/

A study found that only 3% of women entrepreneurs in tier 2-3 cities have access to external funding.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/only-3-women-entrepreneurs-in-tier-2-3-cities-have-access-to-external-funding-study/articleshow/109815031.cms?from=mdr

An IIT graduate, rejected 73 times, now owns 2 companies worth Rs 52000 crore, with a massive net worth.

https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-meet-woman-iitian-who-was-rejected-73-times-now-owns-2-companies-worth-rs-52000-crore-her-massive-net-worth-3087948

The Google Doodle pays tribute to Hamida Banu, India’s first female wrestler and a trailblazer of her time.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/google-doodle-pays-tribute-to-indias-first-female-wrestler-hamida-banu-11714786976304.html

Kareena Kapoor also stated, "Women can also break box office rules," following the success of "The Crew."

https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/women-can-also-kareena-kapoors-take-on-box-office-rule-after-the-crews-success-2024-05-05-929717

According to a Deloitte Report, 14% of Indian women report instances of harassment at work, and 46% express concern about their safety.

https://www.cnbctv18.com/education/46-percent-indian-women-worry-about-safety-at-work-14-percent-report-instances-of-harassment-report-19406273.htm

The Padma Award 2024 was conferred by President Droupadi Murmu.

https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/president-droupadi-murmu-confers-padma-award-2024-2024-05-09-930495

Nisha Dahiya clinches India's fifth Paris Olympic quota in women's wrestling.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/nisha-dahiya-secures-indias-fifth-paris-olympic-quota-in-woman-wrestling/articleshow/110018582.cms?from=mdr

A study reveals how climate hazards impact women and children.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/study-shows-impact-of-climate-hazards-on-women-children/article68164791.ece

Sano Vamuzo, a Padma Shri Awardee, received a warm welcome in Dimapur, Nagaland.

https://www.indiatodayne.in/nagaland/story/nagaland-padma-shri-awardee-sano-vamuzo-receives-warm-welcome-in-dimapur-1004624-2024-05-12

At the competition in Los Angeles, K. M. Deeksha set a new national record in the 1500-meter event.

https://khelnow.com/athletics/sound-running-track-festival-km-deeksha-national-record-202405

At 91, Subbamma Jasti achieves the title of India’s oldest female billionaire.

https://yourstory.com/herstory/2024/05/subbamma-jasti-oldest-indian-female-billionaire

Kiara Advani is set to make her Cannes debut and will represent India at the Women in Cinema gala.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/buzz/kiara-advani-set-to-make-her-cannes-debut-will-represent-india-at-the-women-in-cinema-gala/articleshow/110112912.cms

Manika Batra has become the first Indian woman to break into the top 25 of world table tennis singles rankings.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/manika-batra-becomes-first-indian-woman-to-break-into-top-25-of-world-table-tennis-singles-rankings/articleshow/110111694.cms

A report claims that 35% of women from the IT sector are opting for egg freezing.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/35-of-women-from-it-sector-are-opting-for-egg-freezing-claims-report/articleshow/110143589.cms