Children and Festivals | Lina Speaks
In a world of increasing globalisation a child in India not only celebrates Diwali but also Halloween. A child in Australia not only celebrates Christmas but also experiences Diwali. Road signs in Western countries read ‘Diversion ahead due to Ganesh Chathurthi procession’. The great thing about this is that it promotes an... Read More
Keep Calm and Repeat: How to prepare for Speaking in Public by Sanyukta Thakare
There are many ways and practices that people will suggest you try when it comes to nervous jitters before a presentation or a meeting. I suffered from nervousness since I was in school, even answering in class and raising my hand to ask a question gave me the nerve-racking symptoms.... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Pooja Gianchandani | German Chancellor’s Fellow on Skills Development
Pooja is an International Skills Development Consultant for the Federal Institute of Vocational Education & Training (BiBB), Germany with experience of programme development and policy advocacy in Asian, African, Pacific working closely with other developed markets. She passionately pursues her ‘Skills for All’ mission, working to aggregate stakeholders, for bridging... Read More
Fusion’s 19th Event | Silver Linings
Fusion, a social networking platform for people with and without disabilities, had their 19th meet-up on the 2th September, 2016. Fusion was launched on 10th November 2013 at the India International Center New Delhi. This time the Fusion event took place at the Bai Vir Singh Sadan on Bai Vir Singh... Read More
My Mumbai Heaven | Welcoming Asian Gastro Pub- Mr. Baozi to Kamala Mills, Lower Parel
From the owners of The Bar Stock Exchange and Masala Zone, Mr Baozi is the newest entrant to Mumbai’s Asian culinary landscape. A far cry from the habitual yet friendly and distinctive, this 5000 sq ft Asian gastro-pub brings the zing back into dining with space, flavors and pricing.... Read More
Videshi Women- An Interview with Paige Walker, Social Quotient
Paige Walker is a partner for Social Quotient, a social enterprise in Mumbai that uses innovative technology to create scalable, sustainable change. Where are you from? I’m from Portland, Oregon in the US – rain, coffee, flannel and lots of hiking. How long have you been in India? I’ve been... Read More
Note to Self | #thr4sam
Sometimes it’s us entrusted with a story with a life to change,build and grow into the numerous possibilities of more. It is just as when a bird or a dolphin comes into someone’s life to show them the value of life. Almost every time anyone has ever seen a movie people believe that... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Archana Karfa | Co-Founder of Confluence Learning Technologies
Tell us about yourself and your background I am an experienced learning strategist and facilitator with over 23 years of corporate experience in business management and learning strategy – design, facilitation, large scale learning deployment. I have held Senior Management positions with brands such as Genpact, WNS, Sutherland Global Services,... Read More
#Period Pride: Breaking Stereotypes
Menstruation is a taboo. Period. The recent debates on Sabrimala and menstruating women entering temple has seen endless debates and the #Readytowait vs #Righttopray campaign by Times Now saw huge response pouring in. For people who back the #ReadytoWait campaign, implies they also support old, “traditional” practices like Sati (#readytodie),... Read More
Culturama: October 2016
Here are the key picks from Culturama October 2016: How does the world celebrate with lights? Learn all about it in this edition, even as India gears up for the festival season ahead! Looking to travel? How about a trip to the land of Chettiars? Visit the quaint and palatial... Read More