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PUBLIC VOTE WINNER | Bhawna Malhotra | Barclays

I work in the Model Development Team in Barclays, with an involvement in ten geographical locations and eight products for Africa. My work includes developing Business and Impairment Models. I have spent three years in the current role with one promotion. Furthermore, I act as Secretary to Africa Risk Technical...
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Uma Nair | Self Employed

Writing for nearly three decades on contemporary Indian art can chisel one’s thoughts and provide an arsenal that brims on the volume and power of memory.Having penned reviews and observations for major newspapers like Economic Times ,Hindustan Times and Asian Age Uma Nair believes no writing can happen without research.Nair’s...
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Rashi Anand | Lakshyam

I hail from a small town in Jharkhand and completed my schooling in Ranchi, spending a long time studying in Delhi for my higher education. I am emotional and very easily moved and working for others is my sole motive in life. I am happily married and I live and...
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Vijeta Agarwal | Barclays

Vijeta Agarwal is an Associate Vice President with Barclays and has been working for 13 years. She specialises in training and change management. Vijeta has completeed her commerce graduation from Lucknow University and has completed various certifications including PRINCE 2 from KPMG, Training Evaluation from MDI Gurgaon, 7 habits of...
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Hira Mehta | ICICI Bank (Retired)

I am an effective administrator and communicator and retired manager for Corporate Communications at ICICI Bank, where I worked for 38 years. After retirement, I was invited back to archive historical photos, videos and audios from the bank’s inception. I have an event management diploma from NIEM and a certificate...
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Deepali Bhardwaj | The Skin & Hair Clinic PVT Ltd

I am a dermatologist and internationally trained laser surgeon. I was awarded a fellowship in dermatosurgery and lasers by the International Society of Dermatology at Tehran, Iran; a European Mentorship Award at the Centre of Excellence for Allergies Munich, Germany; and awarded Lasers & Cutaneous Medicine Fellowship at Kasemrad Hospital,...
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Nikita Holkar | Ernst & Young

Hailing from an Army background, I have studied across different geographies, cultures and ethnicities which has helped me to develop an appreciation for diversity. With my love for organizational psychology coupled with my goal to drive people effectiveness agenda at organizations, I am a Human Resource Consultant working with EY....
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Priya Adivarekar | Diary of a Dancebee

Priya Adivarekar is the Creative Director of Diary of a Dancebee – an award winning Indian entertainment and lifestyle website. The 24-year-old is also a Voice Actress, who has lent her voice to animated films and renowned international artists in both live action films and television shows. Some of her...
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Doorva Solanki | Barclays

I am working as a developer in Barclays Technology Center India for a year. I have worked in different domains, which has exposed me to different working cultures. I am a firm believer of diversity as it improves the customs of the team, provides a broader scope and gives a...
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Neha Arora | Planet Abled

Neha Arora, is the founder of Planet Abled, an organization which provides accessible and inclusive travel solutions for people with different disabilities. With a totally un-utilized degree up her sleeve, Neha worked with companies like HCL, Nokia and Adobe before taking the plunge to start Planet Abled. Born to parents...
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Shobhna Juneja | Yoga Teacher

My name, Shobhna, means beauty and Godliness and I feel my profession as a yoga teacher is allowing me to be beautiful, spread love and beauty, as well as feature Godliness, in the form of happiness. It’s been five years since I began working in the field of health and...
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Bhakti Mittal | Euphoria Edu World

I am the founder of Euphoria Edu World. I am the luckiest and proudest female entrepreneur, or rather a ‘Mompreneur’. I have the support of my very strong and sweet family, comprising of two smart children and a very supportive husband. I belong to Delhi, but started and established my...
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Sonali Ranga | Barclays

Sonali is working as an Assistant Manager at Barclays. Recruited from campus as a part of the Graduate Program that Barclays offers, she has worked across diverse fields in analytics like Marketing, Fraud and Model Monitoring over the last three years. Her inputs to the organization have been instrumental in...
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Shilpa Gupta | Barclays

Shilpa Gupta is a go getter, the most talkative person around and finally a girl with a shiny nose! She has always been like that – from being a naughty, only child to two ex-iitians, to having an awesome childhood troubling parents and then going on to become an engineer...
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Radhika Pradeep | Barclays

I am a graduate in science with dual masters in MCA & MBA, a Bharatnatyam danseuse and a mother. I have over 18 years of experience in technology projects to deliver technology transformations. Currently I workd as Vice President in Barclays, leading a team of 55, and managing process automations...
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Swati Vakharia | 1985

Small selfless things achieved for others, unknowingly wins you a big place in their hearts. This wisdom that has dawned upon Women Planet Foundation for their altruistic services to the welfare of the society. Women Planet Foundation is an endeavour to bring smiles on women/girls in need, who are deprived...
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Megha Bajaj | Miraaya Holistic Growth Centre

I have grown up in the ever changing, ever alive city of Mumbai. I come from a land that is steeped in sages and spirituality, in yoga and meditation, in diversity and divinity. All of these have been an integral part of my growing up years as the youngest member...
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Sumita Dass | Life of Vision Foundation

Sumita Dass, founder of the Life of Vision Foundation, is an educationist and mentor in a multicultural setting in UK and India. For the past 20 years, she has led a Professional Development Program for Leaders in planning developing welfare programs, campaigns for Sheffield Council for Children & Young People’s...
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Ankita Kaur | Barclays

Ankita Kaur is working as a Team Support Specialist for Barclays. She started working in 2009 at the age of 19. She has successfully completed five years with Barclays. She is her parent’s only daughter and a Delhi State badminton player. She was promoted as a TSS last year, after...
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Paromita Bardoloi | Independent Writer & Theatre Activist

I am an independent writer and a theatre activist. My writings over the years have been published in many national websites and magazines, including the Huffington Post, National Geographic, Women’s Web, YourStory, Bonobology, Femina, The Quint and so on. My writings have mostly dealt with women empowerment. I strongly believe...
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