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MP beat Karnataka 7-1 in 13th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship
Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Mizoram registering victories in the latest action-packed games played at the 13th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2023 being played at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha.
The first match of the day saw Hockey MP defeat Hockey Karnataka 7-1. Captain Yogita Verma (9’) scored the first goal for her team which was followed by Bhumiksha Singh (27’, 59’), Jyoti Singh (45’), Soniya Kumre (46’), Gurmail Kaur (48’), and Sonam (56’) scoring followup goals. Hockey Karnataka’s lone goal was scored by Yamuna (10’).
Cyclist on a Mission Asha Malviya Meets UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
National-level mountaineer and cyclist, Asha Malviya, is on a remarkable mission to spread awareness about women's safety and empowerment across India. Embarking on a solo pan-India bicycle journey, Asha's tireless efforts have taken her to meet notable dignitaries, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Lucknow's divisional commissioner, Roshan Jacob.
Kashmiri Women Entrepreneurs Secure Rs 75 Lakhs Funding to Fuel Startup Dreams
Nuzhat Qazi and Insha Mir, determined Kashmiri women entrepreneurs, have secured Rs 75 lakhs in funding through JKEDI and Startup India. Their success story highlights the potential of women in the region and the supportive ecosystem fostered by JKEDI.
The "Women for Startups" workshop, in collaboration with Startup India, DPIIT, and the Government of India, empowered aspiring women entrepreneurs. Nuzhat Qazi and Insha Mir serve as inspiring figures, and JKEDI takes pride in their achievements.
Akanksha Scholarship for Indian Women in STEM announced by Progress
The 2023 Progress Software Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM in India is now accepting applications, according to Progress which is the trusted provider of infrastructure and application development software. The last date for submission of forms is July 7 by 5:00 p.m.
Alstom India's Flagship Programme Onboards Record Number of Women Engineers
Alstom India, a leading player in the rail mobility and infrastructure industry, has announced its highest-ever intake of engineers for its young engineering graduate programme (YEGP) in 2023. The program will onboard 700 engineers, with an impressive 58% of them being women. This milestone emphasizes Alstom's commitment to promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the engineering field.
Sirisha Voruganti named as CEO & MD of Lloyds Technology Center in India
One of the top UK-based financial services organizations, Lloyds Banking Group, has announced the appointment of Sirisha Voruganti as the CEO and Managing Director of its newly established Lloyds Technology Center, based in Hyderabad, India. Ms. Sirisha is a leader in technology and innovation who is renowned globally when she served as the Managing Director and Board member of JCPenney in India.
PV Sindhu Faces Career Setback as She Hits Lowest Ranking in Over a Decade
PV Sindhu, the accomplished Indian badminton player, is facing a setback in her career as she experiences her worst ranking in over a decade. The latest release of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) women's singles world rankings places her at the 15th position, a far cry from her starting position of 7th at the beginning of the 2023 season. The 28-year-old athlete has encountered struggles with her form, leading to early exits from several tournaments and a noticeable decline in her ranking.
Women in Leadership Highlights Potential of Allyship & Inclusivity at G20 Empower
The theme of the G20 Empower, Jan Bhagidari event, and Power of Allyship Advancing Women's Leadership was Allyship and the advantages and opportunities it offers in the workplace.
During the event, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Chairperson of G20 Empower, Past President of FICCI, and Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Enterprises discussed how increasing the number of women in the workforce can help the world unlock its $27 trillion lever.
Women's representation at Panchayats will not be addressed by the SC, should Approach the Government
On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected a petition that asked for the reservation of seats for women in panchayats, citing that a proxy process is being carried out in which men were voting in support of women, and also asked the petitioner to submit the same file to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
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