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Harmanpreet Kaur Wishes for More Women's Test Matches to be Played
Indian women’s cricket team successfully pulled off a 347-run victory against England in the test match being played at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur interacted with reporters and highlighted her wish for more test matches for the Indian women’s cricket team in the future.
Women make 33% of active Internet Users, says NFHS-5
In India, only 33 per cent of women and 57 per cent of men have ever used the internet, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), which was carried out by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In rural areas, where only 25 per cent of women have used the internet compared to 49 per cent of men, the digital divide is more prominent. Even with India's rapid advancements in internet access, particularly through mobile internet use, which has nearly doubled between 2018 and 2020, the digital divide between men and women in the country still exists.
Indian Women's Hockey Team Face 1-3 Defeat against Germany
Germany defeated the Indian women's hockey team 1-3 in the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023. The match was held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. While Nikki Pradhan (34') scored India's lone goal, captain Nike Lorez (11'), Hanna Carina Granitzki (23'), and Charlotte Stapenhorst (52') led the charge for Germany with one goal each.
During the opening quarter, Germany took over the match. Germany took the lead right away when captain Nike Lorez slotted the ball past Bichu Devi Kharibam.
Women's Rights Activist Dr. V. Mohini Giri passes Away
Prominent Indian social worker and women's rights activist Dr. V. Mohini Giri passed away on Tuesday. She was suffering from a long-time illness. Dr. Mohini was eighty-six and served as the Central Social Welfare Board's and the National Commission for Women's (NCW) chair from 1995 to 1998. In addition, she presided over the Guild of Service, a social service group with headquarters in New Delhi that defends the rights of women and children to work, education, and financial stability.
Ritu Negi to be felicitated with Prestigious Arjuna Award
Ritu Negi and Pawan Sehrawat, the captains of the Indian women’s kabaddi team and Indian men’s kabaddi team respectively will receive the Arjuna Award, a prestigious Indian sports award awarded to individuals for their outstanding achievements in sports.
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs will felicitate both players with the Arjuna Award which comprises a bronze statuette of Arjuna, a certificate, a ceremonial dress, and Rs. 15 lakh cash on 9 January 2024.
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