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By Sanchita Dash Dec 17, 2018

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1. From economic reforms to beauty pageants, women leaders are making their mark in every sector. In a boost to women empowerment, Miss Universe 2018 will be chosen by an all-female panel of judges.

2. India's PV Sindhu has also exhibited her potential this week. Following a jinxed year of losing the finals, the Indian shuttler has won a gold in her maiden BWF Tour Finals.

3. Japan is admitting to females maturing faster than males. Weirdly, the fact prompted a Japanese medical school for rigging its entrance requirements in favor of men.

4. In other news, Anand Mahindra is impressed by India's jugaad technology. A Ladakh institute has converted an old car into roof of a house, leaving the viewers stunned.

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In the business of news for 5 years now. Making my way across India thanks to my career. A media graduate from Symbiosis, Pune, I have earlier worked with Deccan Chronicle (South India's leading English daily), T-Hub (India's largest incubator) and Anthill Ventures (a speed-scaling platform).

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