Saranya Jayakumar honored for promoting women in quizzing
Saranya Jayakumar, 85, received the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' from the Quiz Foundation of India. She is recognized as India's oldest woman quizzer, having dedicated decades to quizzing and advocating for greater female participation in the activity. To address the gender gap in quizzing, Saranya organized a women-themed quiz on International Women’s Day, alongside fellow quizzers Jayashree Mohanka and Nirupama V. The event attracted 54 teams, showcasing a variety of topics. Chennai now offers numerous quiz clubs, making it easier for newcomers to join. The quizzers emphasize that curiosity and reading are key to success in quizzing.