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Jacqueliene delighted to be an honouree at women in cinema initiative at Cannes

Mumbai, May 15: Bollywood actress Jacqueliene Fernandez, who is all set to represent India at the Red Sea Film Festival, being hosted at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, says she is delighted to be an honouree at the event.

'Border 2' producer Nidhi Dutta shares her challenging journey of 'trying to conceive'

Mumbai, May 15: Producer Nidhi Dutta, who is the daughter of filmmaker JP Dutta, has shared her emotional and challenging journey of trying to conceive (TTC). She spotlighted the silent struggles many women face with infertility and encouraged others not to give up on motherhood.

Somy Ali opens up about the reality and future of Pakistan

Mumbai, May 15: Former actress Somy Ali emphasized that the future of Pakistan hinges on empowering its girls through education, innovation, and compassion.

Assam: Prof Upasana Mahanta joins Cambridge International's advisory council as first Indian member

Guwahati, May 15: Professor Upasana Mahanta, Dean of Admissions and Outreach at O.P. Jindal Global University, was appointed to the Strategic Higher Education Advisory Council (SHEAC) constituted by Cambridge International on Thursday, according to an official statement.

Guneet Monga Kapoor's Women In Film debuts in Cannes, launches fellowship for female producers

Mumbai, May 15: Academy Award winner Guneet Monga’s initiative, Women in Film India, is making its global debut at the Cannes Film Festival with the launch of a fellowship for producers, including Tillotama Shome.

England Women announce ODI, T20 squad for home series against West Indies

New Delhi May 14: ECB on Wednesday announced their women's ODI and T20I squad for the home series against West Indies later this month.

Zara Anand moves to Top-10 at Queen Sirikit Cup golf, best placed among all Indians

Miyazaki: , May 14 (IANS) Mannat Brar had the best second round among the three compatriots at the 45th Queen Sirikit Cup, but Zara Anand continued to be the best-placed Indian after two rounds of competition here on Wednesday.

All-women group of Indian Haj pilgrims accorded grand welcome in Jeddah

Riyadh, May 14: In a significant moment under Indian government's progressive 'Lady Without Mehram' (LWM) policy, the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan and his wife on Wednesday received an all women Haj pilgrim group from Kerala at the Jeddah Haj Terminal in Saudi Arabia.

India, England close gap as Australia stay on top in ICC Women's ODI rankings

Dubai, May 14: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday released the updated Women's ODI team rankings. Australia continue to lead the table, but England and India have made gains and closed the gap at the top.

Australia maintain top spot after completion of ICC women's ODI rankings annual update

New Delhi, May 14: Australia has maintained its top position in the ICC Women's ODI team rankings, whose annual update was released on Wednesday. As per the annual update, Australia have 167 rating points, which is comfortably 40 more than second-placed England.

Kathryn Bryce wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025

New Delhi, May 14: Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce has been named as the winner of ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025 after standout all-round efforts led to her becoming the Player of the Tournament in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan.

Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce becomes ICC Women's Player of the Month for April

New Delhi, May 14: Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce has been named the ICC Women's Player of the Month for April 2025 for her outstanding performance during the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.

People in our team want to move on from that: Nat Sciver-Brunt after England's disappointing Women's Ashes performance

London, May 14: Ahead of the T20I and ODI series against West Indies Women, England Women's newly appointed skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt said that the players of the Three Lions side should make a comeback following the disappointing Women's Ashes against Australia, as reported by the ICC website.

Indian Arrows Women Juniors lose against Garhwal United FC

Panaji, May 14: Indian Arrows Women Juniors suffered a 0-2 defeat in their Indian Women's League 2 Final Round match against Garhwal United FC, at the Duler Stadium.

YSRCP conducts Women's Wing state-level meeting

Tadepalli, May 14: YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) women's wing held a state-level meeting at its Tadepalli office. The meeting was chaired by the Women's Wing President and MLC Varudu Kalyani.

Two-day 11th National Conference of Women in Police begins in Chennai today

Chennai, May 14: Tamil Nadu is hosting the 11th edition of the National Conference of Women in Police (NCWP) on May 14 and 15 at the Tamil Nadu Police Academy (TNPA), near Chennai.

State's crime rate falls by 19.4 per cent in 2024: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala, May 14: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said that the overall crime rate in the state has decreased by 19.4 per cent in 2024 as compared to 2023 and announced that the government will soon recruit 916 constables and 218 Sub-Inspectors for Tripura Police.

Chinelle Henry absent from West Indies women's squad for upcoming tour of England

Canterbury, May 13: Chinelle Henry will miss the West Indies women's team's upcoming tour of England due to a leg injury, while Rashada Williams has been left out of the squad for the three T20Is and three ODIs later this month.

Smriti Mandhana closes in on number one ranking in ODIs after dominant tri-series run

Dubai, May 13: India batter Smriti Mandhana earned a reward for her good recent form as she came close to dethroning South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt from the number one spot among batters in the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings.

Goodison Park to become the permanent home of Everton Women from 2025-26 season

Liverpool, May 13: Everton Football Club is proud to announce that Goodison Park will become the permanent home of Everton Women, transforming English football’s first purpose-built ground into one of the most iconic venues in the Women’s Super League.

Bihar: Neelu's spices business and sapling nursery bring paradigm change in village, courtesy PMFMPE scheme

Bhagalpur, May 13: Neelu Kumari, a resident of Jittiya village in the city, has scripted an inspirational story of self-reliance under the Prime Minister's Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFMPE) scheme. Her spices outlet as well as sapling nursery has brought a paradigm change in the fellow villagers’ thinking, acceptance, as well as endorsement of the new initiative.

Indian junior women's hockey team to play Four Nations Tournament in Argentina

New Delhi, May 13: The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team is all set to embark on an exciting tour of Argentina for a friendly Four Nations Tournament, scheduled from May 25 to June 2, 2025.

TN BJP welcomes verdict in Pollachi sexual assault case, calls it historic

Chennai, May 13: The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday welcomed the Coimbatore Mahila Court's verdict sentencing all nine accused in the Pollachi sexual assault case to life imprisonment until death, calling it a significant milestone in the fight for justice.

Maintaining efficient law & order is Tripura govt's top priority: CM Saha

Agartala, May 13: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that providing security to the people and maintaining efficient law and order are the priority of the incumbent BJP government in the state.

Smriti Mandhana inches closer to No. 1 Women's ODI batter

Dubai, May 13: India's southpaw, Smriti Mandhana, is inching closer to reclaiming the ICC Women's ODI No.1 batter ranking — a spot she last held in 2019 — after a remarkable performance in the recently concluded tri-series involving South Africa and Sri Lanka.

Indian junior women's hockey team set to play Four Nations Tournament in Argentina

New Delhi, May 13: The Indian junior women’s hockey team is all set to embark on an exciting tour of Argentina for a friendly Four Nations Tournament, scheduled from May 25 to June 2 (as per IST).

Australia: Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal Party

Canberra, May 13: Sussan Ley has been appointed as the leader of the Liberal Party, becoming the first woman to lead the federal party in its 80-year history.

Sabalenka prevails over Kostyuk to complete quarterfinal lineup in Rome

Rome, May 13: Aryna Sabalenka got through a dramatic tiebreak set to get past Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 7-6(8) in two hours and five minutes on Campo Centrale, completing the quarterfinal lineup at the Italian Open.

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

New Delhi May 13: Sri Lanka's skipper Chamari Athapaththu has received a penalty of 10 percent of her match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, as per the ICC website.

UAE Gender Balance Council showcases national achievements at G20 Women's Empowerment Working Group Meeting

Dubai, May 13: The UAE, represented by the UAE Gender Balance Council, participated in the second technical meeting of the G20 Women's Empowerment Working Group, held in South Africa on 8-9 May under the country's G20 Presidency.

Madhya Pradesh: Women of Jabalpur count benefits of Ujjwala Yojana, thank PM Modi

Jabalpur, May 13: Several public welfare schemes are being run by the central government, keeping in mind the general public. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is one among them, which is bringing a remarkable change in the lives of people residing in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

'Laapataa Ladies' actress Nitanshi Goel is all set to make her Cannes debut

Mumbai, May 12: After representing her film "Laapataa Ladies" as India's official entry at the 97th Academy Awards, the breakout star Nitanshi Goel is all set to make her debut at the prestigious Cannes 2025.

Shehnaaz Gill says her song 'Noor' is celebration of every woman's strength and beauty

Mumbai, May 12: Actress Shehnaaz Gill, whose recently released track 'Noor' along with Harrdy Sandhu, has called the track, a celebration of every woman's strength and beauty.

Athapaththu fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct in tri-series match against SA

Dubai, May 12: Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's Tri-series match against South Africa in Colombo on Friday.

Abhinav Bindra's legacy inspires Colonel's daughter Agrima Kanwar to attain success

New Delhi, May 12: Agrima Kanwar was 18 months old when Abhinav Bindra won gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. But as she became aware of his heroics, she followed him as her guiding light.

Equal prize money in Norway Chess encourages more women to take up the sport: Defending Champion Ju Wenjun

Stavanger, May 12 : As the clock ticks closer to Norway Chess Women 2025, the second edition of the prestigious tournament, defending champion Ju Wenjun shared her excitement and expectations ahead of the event, scheduled to take place from May 26 to June 6 at Finansparken (SR-Bank) in Stavanger City, Norway.

Hockey India names 24-member team for European leg of FIH Pro League

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