The Week That Was: Sunita Wiliams & Wilmore Return, Plus Size Inclusivity & More

By: WE Staff | Sunday, 23 March 2025

Indian women have been making strides on the internet in the recent decade. Nowadays, these women are growing and building successful careers, pushing India to become one of the most affluent countries in the world where gender bias is low. Women in India are now fearlessly endeavoring to foster a society that is safe and equal for them. Numerous sectors are witnessing women taking part and serving in senior leadership roles, showcasing their talent and management skills. In this race of equality, women's empowerment plays a significant role.

Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine has featured several women and covered news stories about these Indian women who have made some effort and achieved something, this week.

Indian-origin Women Anita Anand & Kamal Khera Appointed to Canada's New Cabinet

Anita Anand and Kamal Khera, two Indian-origin leaders have been added to Canada’s new cabinet being led by Prime Minister, Mark Carney.
Anita Anand has been appointed to serve as the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry. A young leader, Kamal Khera will be taking on the reins as the Minister of Health. Both women leaders were earlier part of outgoing PM, Justin Trudeau’s cabinet.

Mys Tyler data reveals 1 in 4 Indian Women are Plus-Size embracing Inclusivity

Mys Tyler, a social-commerce platform, has released data from over 22,800 Indian women aged 18 and above, revealing that 1 in 4 Indian women are plus-size, wearing US size 14 or larger. The data aims to encourage the fashion industry to embrace size inclusivity and better represent diverse body types, aligning with Mys Tyler's mission to champion every body.
Sarah Neill, founder of Mys Tyler said "Our data suggests that the average Indian woman wears a US size 8, which is typically a size M-L in Indian clothing labels, and one-quarter of Indian women are considered 'plus-size'. While Indian fashion is increasingly becoming more inclusive, we still know that the release of this data highlights the disparity between the sizing of women in India and what they are being advertised and sold. We hope it acts as a "wake-up call" to the fashion industry and helps keep inclusion and diversity at the top of the agenda."

World Celebrates as Astronauts Sunita Williams & Butch Wilmore Safely Return to Earth

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after a nine-month extended mission aboard the International Space Station ISS), facilitated by SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. The astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Departing from the ISS, the duo's SpaceX capsule parachute splashdown on the coast of Tallahassee in the Florida Panhandle ending the long unplanned saga. The astronauts waved and smiled at the cameras lying on reclining stretchers for their routine medical checks. Wilmore and Williams spent 286 days in space, 278 days longer than expected, circling Earth 4,576 times, and traveling 121 million miles by splashdown.

Union Minister Raksha Nikhil Highlights Asmita Programs Role in Promoting Womens Sports

Union Minister of State for Sport, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, underlined the importance of the Asmita programme in facilitating women's participation in sports. As part of the Khelo India programme, the programme arranges leagues and tournaments across sports disciplines to empower women players. Raksha also stressed the need to increase social awareness in addition to government initiatives to get more women involved in sports.

President Murmu attends Udyan Utsav Celebrating India's MSMEs

President Droupadi Murmu attended the Udyam Utsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan, a 10-day event celebrating India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The event, organized by the Ministry showcases the contributions of artisans, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. It features seven thematic pavilions, live pottery demonstrations, cultural performances, and a model of Chandrayaan.

Defending Champions Team India reach Finals of Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025

India and England have reached the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 final in Wolverhampton, England. India won the semi-finals over Hong Kong, while England defeated Wales. The match is scheduled for tomorrow, 23 March, Sunday, marking a significant moment for kabaddi, as the sport continues to gain international recognition.
Indian Women's Kabaddi team triumphed over Hong Kong with a score of 53-15, whereas Team England defeated Wales 72-25. Both the qualified teams will fight for the ultimate title of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025.