What's Buzzing This Fortnight?- October 19, 2023

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

October 5, 2023

Jyothi, Aditi, and Parneet achieved gold medals in compound archery at the Asian Games.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/jyothi-aditi-parneet-strike-gold-in-compound-archery-at-asian-games-101696476785854.html

Antim Panghal clinched a bronze medal in women's 53kg wrestling.

https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/asian-games-2023-live-updates-hangzhou-2022-india-medal-tally-today-sports-news-4-2713294

Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu secured gold in squash mixed doubles.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games-2023/india-asian-games/asian-games-dipika-pallikal-and-harinder-pal-singh-sandhu-clinch-gold-in-thrilling-squash-mixed-doubles-final/articleshow/104180452.cms?from=mdr

October 6, 2023

Narges Mohammadi received the prestigious 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/nobel-peace-prize-2023-norway-ukraine-human-rights-narges-mohammadi-oppression-women-iran-human-freedom/articleshow/104210320.cms?from=mdr

A Dutch prize for climate change work was awarded to an Indian-origin professor.

https://www.indiatoday.in/environment/story/indian-origin-professor-receives-dutch-prize-for-climate-change-work-2445357-2023-10-06

October 7, 2023

The women's kabaddi team secured a gold, fulfilling India's dream of 100 medals.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/asian-games-2023-india-claim-gold-in-womens-kabaddi-for-countrys-100th-medal/articleshow/104227959.cms?from=mdr

US gymnast Simone Biles, a record-breaker, clinched her 21st world title.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/7/record-breaker-us-gymnast-simone-biles-claims-21st-world-title

October 8, 2023

For the first time, a woman officer commanded the Indian Air Force Day parade.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/shaliza-dhami-a-woman-officer-will-command-indian-air-force-day-parade-for-the-first-time-11696731334422.html

October 9, 2023

Claudia Goldin has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for advancing the understanding of women's labor market outcomes.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/2023-nobel-prize-in-economic-sciences-awarded-to-claudia-goldin/articleshow/104282308.cms?from=mdr

October 11, 2023

Women from Uttar Pradesh will take charge of India's first RapidX.

https://news24online.com/cities/delhi-ncr/from-driving-seat-to-control-room-up-women-to-take-charge-of-indias-first-rapidx-prn/179872/

October 13, 2023

The 2023 Forbes India Rich List reveals that nine out of 100 billionaires in India are women.

https://www.forbesindia.com/article/billionaires/forbes-india-rich-list-2023-nine-out-of-100-billionaires-in-india-are-women/88963/1

Saraswati Samman honored Sivasankari with the 32nd award.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sivasankari-honoured-with32nd-saraswati-samman-101697138057979.html

Five Indian women bikers are 'over-riding' gender stereotypes, one mile at a time!

https://www.india.com/women/5-indian-women-bikers-who-are-over-riding-gender-stereotypes-one-mile-at-a-time-nehrika-yadav-roshni-sharma-sarika-mehta-6408665/

October 14, 2023

Baroda girls scored a record-breaking 420 runs in 50 overs.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/baroda-girls-smash-420-runs-in-50-overs-create-record/articleshow/104411645.cms?from=mdr

The U.S. Consulate Kolkata is hosting a bootcamp to empower women economically.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/u-s-consulate-kolkata-hosts-a-bootcamp-for-womens-economic-empowerment/articleshow/104420945.cms?from=mdr

October 15, 2023

At FICCI FLO Bazaar 2023, women entrepreneurs are showcasing their talents.

https://indiaeducationdiary.in/women-entrepreneurs-showcase-their-talents-at-ficci-flo-bazaar-2023/

The PLFS reports that the share of women in wage work dropped to 15.9% in 2022-23.

https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/quality-of-employment-for-women-severely-hit-in-the-past-4-years-plfs-123101500663_1.html

October 16, 2023

Here's the list of the top 10 richest women in India. 

https://www.forbesindia.com/article/explainers/top-10-richest-women-in-india/87705/1

October 17, 2023

Puja Tomar has achieved the distinction of becoming the first Indian woman to secure a UFC contract.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/puja-tomar-ufc-first-indian-woman-mma-mfn-strawweight-champion-news/article67429801.ece

October 18, 2023

The 6th CBS Shopping Mall Stri Shakti Awards 2023 honors remarkable women of substance with the prestigious Stri Shakti Awards, presented by TCEI.

https://businessnewsthisweek.com/business/tcei-felicitates-awe-inspiring-women-of-substance-with-the-famed-stri-shakti-awards/