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Indian-Born Ajay Banga Confirmed as World Bank’s First Non-American President

Indian-Born Ajay Banga Confirmed as World Bank’s First Non-American President

World Bank: Ajay Banga, the former CEO of Mastercard, was voted by the World Bank’s 25-member executive board on Wednesday to a five-year term as president, beginning on June 2. Banga is an Indian-born finance and development expert tasked with modernising the lender to address climate change and other global challenges. US President Joe Biden proposed …

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Creating more opportunities for women in technology sector and STEM education in India

Creating more opportunities for women in technology sector and STEM education in India

According to an AISHE survey, only 11% of engineering graduates in India are women. The percentage of women studying computer science in Indian universities has remained stagnant at around 15% for the past decade. The low metrics of women in engineering as a discipline is a matter of grave concern. According to an AISHE survey, …

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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR WINS PATENT FOR DISPOSABLE UNDERWEAR MADE FROM BAMBOO

BLACK ENTREPRENEUR WINS PATENT FOR DISPOSABLE UNDERWEAR MADE FROM BAMBOO

Patricia Kayanga, an entrepreneur from Washington, DC, is the founder and CEO of Ohhs, a line of newly patented disposable underwear designed for women while on vacations while camping, while at the spa, and during menstruation. For every box sold, she donates a pair of eco-friendly underwear to local domestic violence shelters. Born in Uganda, Patricia …

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Priyanka Sethi, Founder of Classicuir, Handcrafted leather bags & accessories

Priyanka Sethi, Founder of Classicuir, Handcrafted leather bags & accessories

Priyanka Sethi is an entrepreneur and the founder of Classicuir, a brand that specializes in handcrafted leather bags and accessories. She is known for her exquisite designs and attention to detail, which has earned her a loyal following among fashion enthusiasts. Born and raised in India, Priyanka always had a passion for fashion and design. …

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World IP Day: World Celebrating the ‘Can Do’ Attitude of Women Inventors, Creators and Entrepreneurs

World IP Day: World Celebrating the ‘Can Do’ Attitude of Women Inventors, Creators and Entrepreneurs

… What you need to know: Globally, only 16.2 percent of inventors named in the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) in 2022 were women.…. Most IP offices in the world are developing active research and policy agendas to strengthen women’s contribution to patenting.…. ARIPO is committed to protecting the gains accrued in the journey toward closing the IP gender …

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