“While I had a very successful corporate career, my 20 hours of hard work in a day wasn’t making any tangible impact in the people’s lives,” shares Ira Singhal , India’s first physically disabled IAS officer to top UPSC Exam when we asked what made her join civil services. Yearning for a profession where her […]
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In India, where 35% of ever-married women reported having experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence from their husbands at some point in their lives, Invisible Scars Foundation, an NGO by Ekta Viiveck Verma strives to fight domestic violence and abuse (DVA), workplace sexual harassment, and rape culture. Through her NGO, Ekta assists survivors by guiding […]
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“I believe, if you are competing, you are not doing it right.” Dhriti Nidarshana (Director & Co-Founder, Upevently Xotira Private Limited Brand Consultant, Sampoorn Aradhna) What does it take to lead your own venture? Dhriti Nidarshana, successfully running her own business today, not only dreamt of it but also took decisive steps to make it […]
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There is a quote about comedy, “Making people laugh is literally the best feeling ever.” It is what comedians do; they make people laugh. Initially, the comedy industry was male-dominated, but now women have become comedians too. However, the story of Deepika Mhatre is a bit different. She was a house-help and jewellery seller. With […]
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“A project is a fulfilling journey, never limited by people’s limited imaginations.” Brinda Goswami (CEO & Principal Architect, III Studio) “Since my college days, I always dreamt of having my own design practice,” says Brinda Goswami who has been running a renowned interior design company since 2010. While she was pursuing graduation from NIT Bhopal […]
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On 6 September 2018, the Supreme Court of India ruled Section 377 as unconstitutional, and legalised homosexuality, a step towards ending discrimination and promoting equality. Coming out about one’s sexuality can be an exhausting task, especially in a country like India, where people don’t know much about homosexuality. In such a situation, we have leaders like […]
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“Providing impeccable advice peppered with both commercial acumen and people focus remains my forte.” Aparna Vishwasrao (Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at USV Private Limited) India has the potential to emerge as a global superpower and is expected to become the third-largest economy in the world. While each industry contributes significantly to its tremendous growth, […]
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“I facilitate the cultivation of bold thinking in clients, strategically reinvigorating their momentum to foster continuous evolution as astute and accomplished leaders.” Anita Sachdev (Founder-Director, I’ve Made It- Training and Coaching for Global Success) “Throughout my career, one thread that has woven its way into all my endeavours is my innate desire to communicate and […]
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“Expansion of an organisation happens through ‘People’ and not only ‘Processes.’” Dr. Ankita Singh (Chief People Officer & Board of Directors, CIGNEX & Relevance Lab Founder, HR Association of India) Like a gardener tends to a garden, Human Resources nurtures the seeds of talent, to cultivate a thriving ecosystem of professional growth. HR courses through […]
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“Katha kahe so Kathak Kahalave” (one who narrates a story is known as Kathak), Alaknanda Das utters the very first line when we ask her “Why Kathak?” She says, “Each of us has a story. It’s a story of journey. We start with a blank page, scripting our stories. Kathak became my story.” This is […]
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