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Anuja Kapur | Anuja Kapur & Associates Law Firm

Anuja Kapur is a famous Criminal Psychologist and a Criminal Lawyer who is an expert in Psychology, Victimology and Criminal Law. She is also known as a Social Activist who is the founder of “NIRBHIYA EK SHAKTI” Ngo. She is also appointed as a resource person of DSLSA, Patiala House...
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Hannah Viegas | Barclays

I am a working Mom with two children aged 8 and 11. I have been working with Barclays for the past 10 years as part of the Underwriting team and later on as a part of Risk and Control. Prior to that, I worked with HSBC as a part of...
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Shraddha Dusane | Barclays

Shraddha Ashok Dusane – A simple and vibrant girl who comes from Nashik. Someone who has been a performer throughout and holds many accolades like making it to merit list in 10th and 12th boards, winner of Dhirubhai Ambani scholarship for 3 consecutive years, Amul Bharatratna award and many more....
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Shweta Sarfare | Foundation for Mother and Child Health India

I’m Shweta Sarfare, 29 years old, married to Vilas and have a beautiful 6 year old daughter. My family wanted to discontinue my education after 10th standard due to family financial crisis and strong gender discrimination and wanted me to get married at early as 15 years. I was determined...
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Reenu Upadhyay | Marks & Spencer

I am Reenu Upadhyay, CSA at Marks and Spencer Ahmadabad Store. I have recently passed senior secondary examinations. We are a family of 5 members where I live with my Mom, Dad and 2 siblings. My father is a priest and my mother is a home maker. I joined M&S...
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Jessica Xalxo | The Red Elephant Foundation

Jessica Xalxo is a young professional in the fields of social change, film, writing and education. A positively empowered student, she takes on every challenge as a learning opportunity and tries her best to live life intentionally. She has led Youth and Volunteer Outreach, designed Digital Toolkits, blogged and driven...
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Sunila Bajaj | Miraaya Holistic Growth Centre

My name is Sunila Bajaj and I am 67 years old. In 2005, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer which I combatted courageously. My motto in life is – stay on top of the world no matter what. In 2013, I was again diagnosed with Stage 4 Brain...
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Ramya Rao | Reliance Industries Limited

A Naval officer’s daughter, a republic day parade NCC cadet, my beliefs are strongly driven by these experiences created in my younger days. While people complain of how they fall short of time, I come with a belief that 24 hours is good enough to achieve anything and everything. Why...
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Shital Bhatiya | Samsung R&D Institute

Hello!! I am Shital. Hailing from a small town and community where higher education for girls was not appreciated, my parents let me pursue my dreams of becoming engineer and I hold an MTech in Computer Science. Currently working as Senior Technical Manager at Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore, one of...
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Avantika Wankhede | Santra Legal

Avantika is a practicing member of the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. Avantika has consistently been recognized by clients and peers for representing clients with zeal, compassion, integrity and timeliness. Having been actively involved in real estate sales and acquisitions for almost 12 years, Avantika has consistently been recognized...
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Swati Sharma | Anchor

I was born and raised in Delhi. Both my parents were in government service. My love for the mic started in school when I participated and won at debate and declamation competitions. I started working immediately after school. After a short few months telemarketing job at a Bank DSA, I...
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Mamta Khemani | Ernst & Young

“Don’t be afraid to start new or stand alone. It’s always a brand-new opportunity to build what you truly want” is that what I believe. I am Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary by profession and working with Ernst &Young since 2010. Working in EY is itself challenging especially for a...
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Anshul Agarwal | Vijaya Bank

‘Give me a lever and I will move the world’. I am a go getter and have strived to enhance my professional skill set and have tremendously expanded my knowledge of Indian banking industry. I started my professional journey in Banking industry and have been part of Vijaya Bank family...
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Nimisha Arora | Barclays

A dynamic professional with 7 years of work experience in banking operations. I am self motivated with an ability to adapt to changing work environment gives me confidence to deal with challenging situations. In a people management role I ensure to keep a balance between business and emotion to effectively...
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Saumya Baijal | Writer

Personal is political is personal. This thought process has guided my choices, words, thoughts all through. As a feminist, I believe it is critical for intersectionality to be embraced. My articles on gender & cinema, Hindi & English poetry and short stories, all talk of varied facets of feminism, the...
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Sushmita Belde | Mita’s Thread Bangles

Sushmita is a Financial Consultant and also an Event Planner (Owner of Drishti Events) n also into handmade jewellery Mita’s Thread Bangles. Life has put her through many trying moments but nothing has ever deterred her from achieving her goals. An amazing and inspirational mom, Sushmita is endowed with talents;...
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Bhavana Bhatia | Master of Ceremonies

Bhavana Bhatia is a renowned master of ceremony in the industry over 7 glorious years. She has anchored award nights, conferences, gala nights, conclaves, summits, wedding, Sangeet, sport tournaments, concerts with multi-national corporations and trans national corporations in India and abroad as well. Her work has earned her multiple nominations...
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Bhawna Chawla | BlackRock

Bhawna Chawla is an HR professional with over 12 years’ work experience. She is associated with BlackRock for the last 5 years, and is currently responsible for driving the talent, diversity and engagement agenda in India. This includes managing talent practices such as Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Promotions; delivering learning...
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Chhavi Chhibber | BlackRock

I am an ordinary person, trying to live an extraordinary dream! Come from a stereotypical “middle class” upbringing but did not let that come in the way of my aspirations. Did well in academics, dabbled a bit with music in school and college days, went on to work in the...
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Manjula Devaiah | John Deere

Born and bought up in agricultural community in from Coorg District – Karnataka. Completed Law graduation and PG in Management . Having 10 yrs of experience in corporate in varies levels and now working for John Deere in Pune. Responsible to execute CGBC Ambition Path in India –by Developing, Implementing,...
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