Inspirational Woman: Kiran Mehra-Kerpelman | Director, United Nations (and artist)
Tell us about yourself I head the UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan and I interpret it as UN India Connect. The UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan (UNIC) was the first UN Office to have opened in India in January 1947. The Centre represents the UN Secretariat... Read More
Inspirational women: Vinnie Mathur | Dean-Student Affairs & Clubs, Galgotias University
Tell us about yourself An author and teacher by profession, I work with the Galgotias University as Dean- Student Affairs & Clubs. I am an alumni of Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, New Delhi and Gargi College, Delhi University. I have also done diploma level courses in Child Development &... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Mrs Ratan Kaul | Vice President, Indian Council for UN Relations (ICUNR)
Although I am quite free spirited, to be boxed in by designations / organisations you could brand me as a ‘public diplomat ‘ at large . My work at the ICUNR and ICHR and other social and cultural organisations which which I am associated define me and keep me motivated to achieve excellence in... Read More
Women as leaders, from a male lens | By Himanshu Shekhar
I have had a rocky and enlightening journey as a male facilitator for a programme meant to groom women leaders. Let me explain why. – Assumptions that a women programme needs to be facilitated by a woman. The leaders arranging the programmes and the participants have the mindset that only... Read More
WEConnect Think Big Women in Business Forum | To be held on 09 October 2015
Recognising that women‘s enterprises are still small and need to equip themselves to scale up and reach new market opportunities, WEConnect International is organising its third “Think Big 2014” Women in Business Forum on 09 October 2015, in Delhi, India. WEConnect International is a corporate-led non-profit that empowers women business... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Ritika Sachdeva | Marketing Head, Wockhardt Foundation
I am a Delhi Girl, working with India’s pride, Wockhardt Foundatin. Me and my teams are committed to making this world a better place for the poor and the needy. It is a very satisfying job and I am happy to be part of the Wockhardt family. Tell us about... Read More
Giving back: Pooja Bohra | Director, Projects, Society of Universe Lovers
Tell us about Soul SOUL is a registered NGO with a mandate to provide education to under-privileged children. Presently 62 children living in slums in Village Besai, Noida are being provided quality education in our school. We wish to reach out to more and more such children. When was the... Read More
Celebrating Diversity | Neha Nigam | Director Operations, Barclays
When I was asked to write something on the occasion of International Women’s day, I thought it was a fantastic opportunity to share my thoughts on Diversity on the whole with particular focus on Gender. In the corporate world, all of us are different; and in order for us to... Read More
Female Entrepreneur | Tarani Kapur, CEO & Founder of Tarani’s Low Kitchen
I was born in Delhi and have lived here all my life. I completed my school education from Modern School, Vasant Vihar. I took up Textile Designing at Pearl Academy of fashion. From there I went to Melbourne to RMIT University and qualified as a textile designer. I have a... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Ambar Pariddi Sahai – Founder of ‘Mine of Design’
Ambar Pariddi Sahai’s creative pursuit led her to follow her dreams, her ideas and her imagination with which she has successfully established a first generation jewellery business. Mine Of Design is her initiative. Finishing at the top of her class in her study of Accessory Design at the National Institute... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Sripriyaa Venkataraman
Sripriyaa Venkataraman – Founder Global Coaching Lab PVT LTD & Director Tripura Multinational PTE LTD Tell us about yourself I was born and brought up in Chennai in a highly value driven and traditional family, where education was of utmost importance. I graduated with a double major in MBA from... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Coraline Joveneaux & Clara Kanner – Owners of Bed & Chai Guesthouse
Coraline Joveneaux and Clara Kanner – Owners of Bed & Chai Guesthouse Naora Hospitality Pvt Ltd Tell us about yourselves We are two French women living in Delhi for the last five years. Coraline is engineer and Clara went to business school. Coraline was working as a country manager for... Read More
Get Involved: Hospital Guide Foundation
Indiritta Singh D’Mello – Founder & Director Hospital Guide Foundation Tell us about the Hospital Guide Foundation Hospital Guide Foundation (HGF) is an NGO with a vision to revolutionise health care in India by making quality healthcare accessible to all sections of society. It is a free service that does not charge... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Caroline Joire – Founder of AGALINE
I am a French citizen who came to Indian five years back. I have done business studies and I have always known I would eventually create my own company. I first came to India for an internship in Delhi with a consulting company helping other French companies to develop their... Read More