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Assam's Apurna Narzary to Lead Indian Women's Football team against Sweden
Assam’s Apurna Narzary is all set to lead the Indian Women's Football team as captain in their crusade against Sweden.
Pramod Boro, the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Assam's Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), took to Twitter to share the news.
In a Tweet he wrote, "A day of immense pride for Assam & BTR as our very own Apurna Narzary from Kokrajhar, will lead the Indian Women's Football team as Captain for upcoming matches in Sweden. Many congratulations to Apurna and may #TeamIndia achieve glory under her leadership. Our prayers & best wishes are with her. Godspeed."
Airtree Launches Explorer Program to Boost Diversity in Angel Investing Nationwide
Airtree, a prominent venture capital firm, has announced the opening of applications for its Airtree Explorer program. This year, the program places an even stronger emphasis on cultivating diversity in angel investing, particularly outside the major cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Launched in 2020, Airtree Explorer is a three-month initiative designed to make angel investing more accessible by providing comprehensive education and support to new investors.
Beauty Brand Anastasia Beverly Hills India announces Malaika Arora as Brand Ambassador to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Anastasia Beverly Hills, International beauty brand known as the pioneer in brow products and high-quality makeup, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an equally Iconic and multi-dimensional artist Malaika Arora as the brand ambassador in India. Malaika, with her impeccable sense of style & glamour truly embodies the brand's core values of empowerment, inclusivity, self-love and self-expression.
Women of Maa Danteshwari Self-Help Group Launch Poultry Feed Production Unit
Women of Maa Danteshwari self-help group in Bijapur have taken a significant stride towards achieving financial independence by launching their own poultry feed production unit. With a substantial investment of Rs 5 lakh, these women are embarking on an entrepreneurial journey that empowers them economically and socially.
Deliveroo India Empowers Women with Launch of 'India Women in Tech' Group
In a move to enhance gender diversity and empower women in technical positions, the Hyderabad-based Deliveroo India Development Centre has introduced the 'India Women in Tech' Group. This initiative is a part of Deliveroo's global Women in Tech Employee Resource Group (ERG) and aims to provide support and advancement opportunities for women in technical roles.
Leader of the Lucknow Women's Wing seeks Plan to Combat Opposition to UCC
The Indian governmental party BJP launched an initiative titled 'Mera booth sabse majboot' which aims to strengthen the booth level outreach on Tuesday for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections to be held. During the launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the BJP workers in Lucknow and shared the points that need to be discussed.
Kirti & Nikita Show Stellar Performances in Youth Women's National Boxing Championship
In a display of remarkable talent and exuberance, pugilists Kirti and Nikita showcased their skills and advanced to the quarter-finals of the 6th Youth Women's National Boxing Championship. The event, filled with anticipation and excitement, witnessed their contrasting victories as they left their opponents behind in awe.
Ethnic Wear Brand Koskii raises INR 61 crores in a Series A Funding
Koskii, a women's occasion wear company with headquarters in Bengaluru, has raised 61 crores in a Series A funding round that was managed by Baring Private Equity Partners India.
The money that has been raised will be invested in its unique tech platform, its team, and its offline store footprint. It will also be used to improve its online websites. Koskii, which has already its stores located in cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad, mentioned in a release that it wants to expand into new cities while also acquiring ground in current markets.
NCP Leader Sharad Pawar states First Provide Reservation to Women in Lok Sabha Assemblies
Sharad Pawar, the leader of the NCP, stated on Thursday that the Union Government should first implement reservations for women in the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies before discussing the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code.
Priya A.S. Honored with Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 for Children's Literature
Renowned writer Priya A.S. has been awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 in the Malayalam language for her captivating novel "Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal" (The Children Who Never Withered). This remarkable achievement follows her previous recognition of winning the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature in 2020 for the same novel.
