Women leading in multiple fields, including medicine, technology: Asma Mohammed Asaf
►Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry organises women entrepreneurs' meet
Mangaluru: Beary Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) as part of ‘Beary Mela 2023’ organized a women entrepreneurs’ meet at Town Hall on Saturday.
Asma Mohammed Asaf, administrator at Thagwa Academy of Islam; Dr. Mariam Anjum Ifthikar, gynecological oncologist and robotic surgeon; Jameela Ruhi, co-founder of Kunafa World; Shahida, founder of Hamd Foods and freelance journalist; Ruba Fathima of the Aligarh Muslim University, spoke at the event.
Asma Mohammed Asaf, who inaugurated the meet, said, “The rise of entrepreneurs in India has shown that women are capable of matching their male counterparts in business,” and added that the Beary community of coastal Karnataka is surging ahead in all fields, including business, education, medicine and technology.
“I am delighted that the business fest had brought together people of all communities, socially strengthening them,” she said.
Speaking on healthcare awareness, Dr. Mariam Anjum Ifthikar explained briefly the symptoms of different types of cancer and urged women to take care of themselves and to visit a doctor when they see any symptom in them.
“Bring in a difference in your life by working to build your own identity as an individual in society,” she told the women, reminding them to get their health checked once in a while in order to stay healthy.
Jameela Ruhi spoke on how to undertake business globally. “For a business to be recognized globally, it is important to lay a strong foundation and then put efforts at building the business,” she explained.
She advised the women to follow their passions, to be confident in their own products and to surge ahead, but with patience.
Speaking on discovering business opportunities and the media field, Shahida said, “There are many opportunities available and the young minds should grab them with positive outlook and with patience.”
Ruba Fathima spoke on balancing family life and work. She advised the women in the audience to set priorities and plan their days. “It is important to give time to our families. No one will regret the lack of time to spend in office, so differentiate between work and family time,” she said.
More than 450 women participated in this convention. Zakia convened the event.
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2nd WT20I: Shafali, spin trio do star turns in India''s seven-wicket win
Visakhapatnam (PTI): Shafali Verma hit a blistering unbeaten 69 as India made short work of a paltry target to outclass Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second Women’s T20 International here on Tuesday.
India now lead the five-match series 2-0 after another one-sided victory, having restricted Sri Lanka to a modest 128 for 9 through a collective display of disciplined bowling from the spin trio of seasoned Sneh Rana, ably complemented by young spinners Vaishnavi Sharma and Shree Charani.
During the chase, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana (14) fell cheaply but Shafali, enjoying new found confidence after a stellar show in the World Cup final, sent the bowlers on a leather-hunt during her 34-ball knock, winning it for her team in just 11.5 overs.
The hosts have now completed back-to-back successful chases within 15 overs which speaks volumes about the unit's sky-high confidence.
Shafali's innings had 11 punchy boundaries apart from a maximum.
The floodgates opened when left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera bowled a few flighted deliveries and Shafali would step out everytime to hit her over extra cover. Her footwork against slow bowlers was immaculate whether stepping out to loft the ball or rocking back to punch or pull.
Seeing her confidence, the newly appointed Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues (26 off 15 balls) also attacked as the duo added 58 runs in just 4.3 overs.
By the time Rodrigues was out trying to hit one six too many, the match as a contest was over. Shafali completed her half-century off just 27 balls and completed the formalities in a jiffy.
Earlier, off-spinner Rana, who got a look-in after Deepti Sharma was ruled out due to fever, showed her utility keeping the Lankan batters under tight leash with figures of 1 for 11 in 4 overs, including a maiden which certainly is a rarity in T20 cricket.
Charani, who made an impression during India's ODI World Cup triumph, took 2 for 23 in her quota of overs, while Vaishnavi after an impressive debut in the opening encounter, finished with 2 for 32, not letting the Islanders get easy runs in her second spell.
The last six wickets fell for just 24 runs, but what stood out during India’s bowling effort was their superb ground fielding. After a patchy show in the previous game, the improved sharpness in the field resulted in three run-outs.
Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu (31 off 24 balls) looked in good nick as she deposited length deliveries from seamers Kranti Gaud and Arundhati Reddy over the ropes but it was Rana, who kept her quiet by repeatedly pitching on good length.
Unable to manoeuvre the strike and with the big hits suddenly drying up, Athapaththu chanced her arm at another delivery in which Rana had shortened the length slightly.
Not having transferred the weight into the lofted shot, Athapaththu's hoick was pouched cleanly by Amanjot Kaur at long-off.
This was after Athapaththu's opening partner Vishmi Gunaratne (1) had offered a simple return catch to Gaud.
Hasini Perera (22 off 28 balls) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (33 off 32 balls) did stitch a stand of 44 but they could never set the tempo against the Indian spin troika.
Once Hasini offered a tame return catch off a Charani full-toss, Sri Lankans never recovered and lost wickets in a heap towards the end.
