What's Buzzing This Week? - August 03, 2023

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

July 27, 2023

3000 women are gaining financial freedom with the help of a biker who offers free driving lessons.

https://www.thebetterindia.com/325319/jai-bharathi-gives-free-driving-lessons-for-women-mowo-hyderabad/

Captain Horan establishes the tempo for the United States at the FIFA Women's World Cup

https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/captain-horan-sets-the-tone-for-united-states-at-fifa-womens-world-cup/article67128923.ece

The women's 4x200m freestyle relay world record was shattered by Australia.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/australia-break-womens-4x200m-freestyle-relay-world-record/articleshow/102177804.cms

July 28, 2023

https://www.thebetterindia.com/325564/the-disposal-company-bhagyashree-bhansali-waste-plastic-credit-recycle-mumbai-delhi/

Nidhi and Ritika Buley from Indore have been chosen to be a part of the BCCI Umpires' Panel, alongside V Kritika and Ankita Guha.

https://www.womenentrepreneurindia.com/news/indore-s-nidhi-ritika-buley-selected-for-bcci-umpires--panel-alongside-v-kritika-ankita-guha-nwid-3745.html

Ruchira Kamboj from India has taken up the chairmanship of the 62nd Session of the UN Commission for Social Development.

https://www.indiatodayne.in/national/story/indias-ruchira-kamboj-assumes-chair-of-62nd-session-of-un-commission-for-social-development-621870-2023-07-28

July 29, 2023

The Quantum University commences QConclave 2023, dedicated to advancing "Women Empowerment in Research and General Administration of University Systems."

https://quantumuniversity.edu.in/news-center/2023/07/29/qconclave-2023-at-quantum-university-to-promote-women-empowerment-in-research-and-general-administration-of-university-systems/

July 30, 2023

E-taxis are propelling more women to shatter the glass ceiling, catalyzing a transformative wave of change

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/wheels-of-change-e-taxis-power-more-women-to-break-glass-ceiling/articleshow/102241619.cms

Nisha Biswal, an Indian-American foreign policy expert, has been officially confirmed to serve as the Deputy CEO of the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (US DFC).

https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world/indian-american-foreign-policy-expert-nisha-biswal-confirmed-as-deputy-ceo-of-us-international-development-finance-corporation-latest-updates-2023-07-30-883792

Iga Swiatek emerged victorious in her hometown, clinching the WTA title in Warsaw.

https://sports.ndtv.com/tennis/iga-swiatek-wins-home-wta-title-in-warsaw-4254057

July 31, 2023

The Indian women's hockey team emerges victorious in the 100th Anniversary Tournament.

https://thefangarage.com/articles/19584-hockey-indian-womens-team-wins-100th-anniversary-tournament

August 01, 2023

Naina from Chandigarh secures dual medals in the state shooting competition

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/chandigarhs-naina-bags-twin-medals-in-state-shooting-competition-101690835688586.html

August 02, 2023

KGMU appoints its second female Vice-Chancellor.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/kgmu-appoints-prof-soniya-nityanand-as-second-woman-vice-chancellor-in-12-years-campus-expects-transformation-101690915867575.html