Invest in Me – WATC Event, Experience of a team member!!
The much awaited annual event of WeAreTheCity India – Invest in Me was held on October 26, 2015 at JW Mariott, Mumbai. I was really glad to be part of this event as a Hyderabad Committee member. Talking about the event, as the name suggests, the theme of the event... Read More
New study reveals that Indian women could raise the country’s GDP
Encouraging more women into the workplace will boost the Indian economy, according to a recent report by McKinsey Global Institute (MGI). By bridging the gender gap, the GDP could rise by 1.4% each year, which could add Rs 46 lakh crore ($0.7 trillion) to the economy by 2025. The Power... Read More
Videshi Woman – An interview with Leena Isaac, Infotree Solutions Limited
Where are you from? I am from London, UK. How long have you been in India? I have been in India for 6 months now. What brought you to India? I could fill pages! ‘I love India and all Indians are my Brothers and sisters’ – sounds familiar, this was... Read More
The India Diaries Brings To You: The Different Shades of India
Imagine a 20 year old girl sitting in front of her laptop all day long. What would you think she’s doing? Most would assume that she’s wasting her time chatting on Facebook or watching shows. But Sulagna Chatterjee isn’t one of those. An enthusiastic and enterprising girl by nature, she... 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: Aparna Sharma |HR Thought Leader & Author of “Reality Bytes-The Role of HR in Today’s World” Ex-CHRO, Greaves Cotton Ltd.
Tell us about yourself, your background and what you do currently “Aparna as I have known her all these years, is a fun loving, simple person; (some call her “naïve”) who continues to have the innocence of a child in her eyes. Her energy, radiance, passion, commitment towards life, goodness... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Archana Dhankar | fashion blogger, personal stylist & image consultant
Tell us about yourself I am a fashion blogger, personal stylist & image consultant trained in London. I am a graduate from Delhi and have also completed well-recognised beauty courses to add to my expertise. I belong to a humble family and am happily married. Besides this, I am a digital marketer... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Shruti Rathi and Mallika Singhania | Styleogram
Styleogram is the brainchild of two best friends, Shruti Rathi and Mallika Singhania. Shruti Rathi After completing her graduation in E-commerce and Digital Business from Nottingham University, Shruti worked in the editorial department of Femina. She then published a few books on fashion. Simultaneously, she also runs a successful home... Read More
Giving back: Fareesa Khan | Vice President, SAFA Society
Tell us about yourself I quit my job after 20 years in corporate travel industry. Having learnt so much from the corporate world, I decided to put my experience to better use at SAFA. SAFA is a social venture with the belief that socio economic empowerment of women begins with... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Dr Rupa Batra
Tell us about yourself I completed my graduation in commerce from Osmania University, Hyderabad and then pursued an MBA. I was always a curious child and wanted to know the logic behind everything and this thirst brought me into this profession. I conduct talk shows, seminars and workshops on how... Read More
Pravasi Woman – Pallavi Aiyar | Journalist and author
Tell us about yourself I am an Indian foreign correspondent who has lived in and reported from China, Europe and Indonesia. I am originally from New Delhi India. I studied at Oxford University and the London School of Economic in the UK before moving to China in 2002. I speak... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Vaishali Pandey |Head, Project Management Office, Total Environment
Tell us about yourself I come from a traditional North-Indian family which believes in living life with simplicity and being content with what one achieves after having given their 100%. My parents and elder brother have been instrumental in introducing me to the values of hard work, believing in honesty,... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Tanesha Awasthi | Founder, GirlWithCurves
Tell us about yourself I’m the founder, face and creative director of GirlWithCurves.com, an award-winning fashion and beauty site. I’m also a wife and a mother of two – an almost two-year old boy named Narayan and a three-year old English bulldog named Kingston! What has been your biggest challenge in achieving your... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Geetu Hinduja | Singer Songwriter and Brand Director, Geetu Unplugged and Veda Raheja
I have worn different hats at different points of my life. I don’t think I intended for life to be like that but that is how it turned out and I have to confess I have enjoyed it all. I was born into a conservative business family and studied to be an interior designer. I grew... Read More
Videshi Women – An interview with Moira Dickson, Founder of Audience of One Foundation
Where are you from? I’m originally from the UK but have lived in a number of major cities in the US, Australia and Asia. How long have you been in India? 5 years as a resident. 15 years as a frequent visitor. What brought you to India? Work – the... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Khushba Mehta | Social Media Marketing Freelancer
Tell us about yourself I am a fitness freak and a big foodie! Born in South Mumbai I lived in Egypt for a few years. I love doing creative and adventurous things and travelling with my family. I have an elder sister and a cute Shitzu named Chikoo. I’m a hardcore dog lover!... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Amrita Mukherjee | Writer, blogger, freelance journalist
Tell us about yourself One day an aunt introduce me to someone saying I used to be a full-time journalist but am a full-time mom now. I smiled warmly. Then a cousin said: “No, she is a writer, blogger and freelance journalist. Didn’t you know?” I smiled again. This is because both identities define... Read More
AWE: An Exhibition of Paintings by Artist Kiran Mehra-Kerpelman
This AWEsome world represents my take on the beauty of our world representing Air Water Earth. AWEsomeness of this world has a history of its own. I always wanted to paint. I loved dabbing in colours during school in India. In my late teens I briefly got interested in Batik.... Read More
Leaving Charminar, Hyderabad By Piya Bose, Girls On the Go
In my solo travels around India, I have experienced many strange reactions. But this one beats them all hands down. At the entrance of the over 400 year-old, stalwart Charminar (Four Towers) in Hyderabad, the security guard looked at me strangely and asked me if I was travelling solo. After... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Reetika Shah | Director, Efunearn Services
I am a 30-year old working woman. I have a master’s degree in Business Administration. I also work as a yoga instructor as yoga is something which I’ve always been fascinated about. Yoga, for me, is part of my identity and I feel it completes me physically, mentally, and spiritually. Tell... Read More