I Drove Two Hours to Give a Talk – to an Unexpected Audience
Investment consultant Namrata B Durgan was invited by a multinational company to give a talk on money matters to its employees. But she wasn’t prepared for this one little detail.
Category: Work
“It’s Like Electric Shocks in My Head”: Actor-Director Divya Palat’s Brave, Painful Battle
It can’t be easy to direct award-winning videos and shows while living with a painful condition, but Divya Palat does it every day.
From a Corporate Job to Playing Paro in ‘Devdas’, Aanchal Chauhan’s Extraordinary Acting Journey
Actor Aanchal Chauhan is playing the lead in the theatre adaptation of ‘Devdas’, showing this week in NCPA, Mumbai. She shares her thoughts on acting, following one’s life purpose, and travelling solo.
An unlikely friendship led Reena to launch the Miss Transqueen pageant
Reena Rai’s life was its lowest point when an unusual friendship roused her to launch India’s first transgender beauty pageant. Overcoming insurmountable personal and professional hurdles, she has given the community a new chance at proving their worth.
Ritika Ahuja of Big Boy Toyz Wants More Girls to Drive Luxury Cars in India
Ritika Jatin Ahuja is at the forefront of the luxury car market with Big Boy Toyz, which retails iconic automobile brands from Ferrari to Rolls Royce.
“I Feel Very Blessed to Be Part of a Story That Needs to be Told” – Swara Bhaskar
With her on-screen roles and off-screen outspokenness, Swara Bhaskar is challenging the status quo and raising the bar for Bollywood role models.
Five Generations in the Workforce For the First Time: Can We Make It Work?
As modern technology accelerates and life expectancy increases, five different generations are now rubbing shoulders together in the workforce, says Kay Newton.
How the Casting Director of ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ Braved Floods in Kashmir Scouting for a Little Girl
Casting director Shoumie Mukherjee narrates a definitive turning point in her Bollywood career, when the professional became intensely personal.
A quest for relatable role models led this engineer to write ‘Wonder Girls’
With her new book that profiles 15 young women from varied backgrounds, Varsha Adusumilli is out to create new female icons for girls around India.
This Raid de Himalaya Rallyist’s Mantra Is, “Don’t Be Scared. Be Prepared”
Sarah Kashyap is the only woman counted among the top 10 rallyists from India, and it’s been a tough, adrenaline-spiked ride.
Her jewellery has a message for women: be fierce, be fearless, be irrepressible
The jewellery Eina Ahluwalia designs not only defies fashion trends, it also encourages its wearers to be fierce and fearless.
“The Printed Book Is Not Going Out of Business Anytime Soon” – Mita Kapur
Mita Kapur, who runs one of India’s most successful literary agencies, on why the digital publishing is no threat for the printed book.
“Marriage Is an Impediment for Indian Women Scientists” – Science Bloggers Share Observations
Aashima Dogra and Nandita Jayaraj are putting the spotlight on women working in various fields of science across India.
Her Design Label Uses Classic Saris to Make Gorgeous Chairs
By using saris to upholster chairs, Aradhana Anand’s design label Limón is upholding Indian aesthetic and contributing to sustainability – besides making an eye-catching statement.
Her Photo Blog Empowers Women to Discuss Vulnerabilities About Their Bodies
Anushka Kelkar, a 21-year-old photographer from Mumbai, runs a fascinating Instagram page ‘browngirlgazin’ where she shares her honest portraits of women, and their intimate thoughts about their bodies.
“Dominant Communities Have Controlled the Narrative for Too Long”: Japleen Pasricha on Feminism in India
Revolution has gone digital. Using social-media activism, today’s young feminists are leading the way for a brighter, more equal future for women.
She’s Enabling One-Day Treatment Using Cutting-Edge Technology – and Lots of Love
Dr Priyanka Giroti is using technology, training and a healthy dose of spirituality to pioneer a new wave of hi-tech dentistry in India.
The Indomitable Anjali Menon on Fighting Gender Bias and Adding Sensitivity in Cinema
Director and screenwriter of award-winning Malayalam films, Anjali Menon – the conjurer of surprising plots and nuanced characters – is introducing global filmmaking values to regional cinema.
How Priti Sureka Defied Social Mores and Industry Analysts, and Took Over the Reins at Emami
Born into a community that barred women from family businesses, Priti Sureka’s entry into the Emami group was fraught with challenges.
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