The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (24th July - 29th July)
By: WE Staff | Saturday, 29 July 2023
Indian women in various areas of society have shown their best talents and capabilities of doing extraordinary work that was somewhat male-dominated. People in society have a fixed thought of seeing men as frontline workers and women looking after the household work. But in modern times, things have changed exceptionally. Many big and important projects are being beautifully handled by women. Their efforts are being praised worldwide. Whether it is a promotion in society, political stability, or economic progress, they are giving their best. They are confident enough to look after every field. Many women are accomplishing great achievements every day making everyone proud. On its website, WomenEntrepreneurIndia.com, a few recent events are highlighted. Let's look at them now.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur Draws Flak for Behaviour at final ODI against Bangladesh
The International Cricket Council has imposed a fine on Indian women’s cricket team skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur for her behaviour during the third and final ODI against Bangladesh. The skipper drew flak for her behaviour and was fined 75 percent of her match fee. ICC also added 3 demerit points to her record owing to her behaviour.
Women Doctor's Wing Aims to Make Jharkhand Cervical Cancer-Free: Mega Health Camp Organized
The Women Doctor's Wing, IMA, Jharkhand, is on a mission to make Jharkhand the first cervical cancer-free state in India through women empowerment and health camps. In this endeavor, a Mega Women Health Camp for Breast and Cervical Cancer Eradication was organized at Sadar Hospital, Deoghar.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman: Govt Sent 1 lakh Notices regarding Unfiled Returns of Underreported Income
Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister reported that the government has issued one lakh notices for failure to file returns, underreporting income, and also the sources which have been misinterpreted.
She also stated that notices have been sent to those whose income was close to 50 lakhs, and they are anticipated to be paid off by the end of the current fiscal year. FM Sitharaman also Saud that all these cases involve old returns that were filed four to six years ago while speaking at the 164th Income Tax Day celebrations.
Tamil Nadu CM, M K Stalin launches Kalaignar Women's Entitlement Scheme
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin launched the application registration process for the Kalaignar Women's Entitlement Scheme (Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam) for the people of Thoppur at Dharmapuri district on Monday. It is one of the most backward districts of the region. This program aims at employing the locals as due to the high volume of traffic that crosses the border between Salem and Dharmapuri, many restaurants, bakeries, and tea shops have sprung up over the years.
Smriti Mandhana to Lead India in Asian Games 2023 Quarter-finals & Semi-finals
Smriti Mandhana, the incumbent women's team vice-captain, will take charge as the leader of the Indian cricket team in the Asian Games 2023 quarter-finals and semi-finals. This decision comes after Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the women's team, was slapped with a two-match ban by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for her inappropriate behavior during the third ODI against Bangladesh.
According to McKinsey, Female Workers are more Affected by AI than Men
The research division of management consultants McKinsey & Co. mentioned that a wave of automation and artificial intelligence could replace almost a third of the hours worked across the US economy is more of a concern for women than for men. They analyzed the trends in the US labor market through the year 2030.
Fujifilm India Appoints Sonali Bendre as Brand Ambassador for Breast Cancer Screening Campaign
Sonali Bendre has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Fujifilm India's breast cancer screening advocacy campaign. According to Fujifilm India, they have a mission to promote good health and empower in their struggle against hardships. Renowned actress Sonali Bendre's journey of resiliency and determination in fighting against her cancer period made her a powerful voice. She will support Fujifilm Healthcare Businesses’ initiatives to envision and advance the reasons for the diagnosis of Breast Cancer at its early stages which will act as a shield against cancer.
Kriti Sanon Co-founds Skincare Brand Hyphen
Celebrity entrepreneur Kriti Sanon, known for her talent on the silver screen, is making waves in the beauty industry as she co-founds Hyphen, a premium skincare brand with a bold mission. Teaming up with PEP Technologies, the parent company of mCaffeine, Kriti aims to redefine skincare with a perfect blend of realism and affordability.