Inspirational Woman | Bhumika Anand, Founder and Director, Bangalore Writers Workshop (BWW)
What I do now is run Bangalore Writers Workshop (BWW), a school that facilitates creative writing workshops in Bengaluru and builds a community of writers in the city who share critiques with each other and collaborate on creative projects. Before this, I spent twelve years of my life being a... Read More
Inspirational Woman | Panna Vekaria, Head of International Relations (Asia), Who Will Hear My Cry
I currently work for the London Borough of Camden and I am a Resourcing Performance Officer. I have been in the public sector for 11 years after graduating in business and finance. I am 37 years old, a single mum to twins and I run a cake pop business called... Read More
Female Entrepreneur | Yamini Zaveri, Extra Elegance
“There are no strangers in my life, only people I haven’t met”. This statement best describes me. I was born and brought up in Bombay, India. I lived a fairly conservative and simple existence till life decided to pay me a visit. Life taught me to make waves and not... Read More
We and People | Dinakshi Arora
We owe it to people. People who raised us. People who taught us. People who made friends with us. People who were not-so-nice to us. We are not just we. We are a sum total of all the interactions we have had over our lifetime. Everything adds to our person... Read More
We Are The City India event – The Communication Jigsaw | In pictures
‘The Communication Jigsaw’ – How to speak everyone’s language. Presented by Katie Day – author, trainer and motivational speaker. Do you sometimes talk to clients and colleagues and think, “The lights are on, but there’s no-one at home?” We naturally gravitate towards people who ‘speak our language’. Most of us... Read More
27/6/2015 – MompreneursIndia presents Product Photography
When it comes to ecommerce, the perceived value of your products and the trustworthiness of your business is often judged by the quality of your web design. And a big part of having an attractive website these days also means having high-quality, beautiful product photography. But it’s not just aesthetics... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Avneet Kohli | Founder of IOpener
I was born and raised in Abu Dhabi and moved to Mumbai in 2007 to pursue my higher education in Business Management. I started working at an early age of 17. My parents wanted me to be a Banker and I ended up in the city of dreams to become... Read More
Female Entrepreneur | Zahabiya Kanchwala, Imperial Collection
I was born in Mumbai in 1970 and studied at Queen Mary’s High School. I graduated in 1992 from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics at Church Gate in Mumbai with Business Administration as my core subject. I was born into a family interested in business and design. Designing is... Read More
Good Dad, Great Dad! A Guide to Fatherhood | Garima Nag
Fatherhood is a beautiful phase of life that transforms a person into a responsible man. The birth of a baby brings lots of joy coupled with string of responsibilities. Unlike Motherhood, fatherhood is often a less discussed topic. With an increasing number of nuclear families, the involvement of the husband... Read More
Female Entrepreneur | Archana Kale, Winakki Kids
I was born and brought up in Pune and am currently based out of Bangalore. I graduated in Social Work from Pune University. I am married and blessed with two daughters. In the past, I have worked with companies like AT&T. After my kids were born, I decided to take... Read More
Canning the Can’t | Dinakshi Arora
“I can’t sleep on the right side of the bed.” “I can’t sleep with lights off.” “I can’t drive.” “I can’t dance.” “I can’t go to crowded places.” “I can’t go ahead after a black cat has crossed my path.” “I can’t lose weight.” “I can’t make it to Harvard.”... Read More
Five Parenting Mistakes To Avoid | Garima Nag
Motherhood, a word so strong it evokes a flood of emotions in every single soul. The joy of being a mother is incomparable. When your little ones come running towards you and give you a tight hug, all your worries, tensions and tiredness melt away in their warm embrace. Once... Read More
WeAreTheCity Members Introduced to Zero Cost Marketing at Recent Joint Event
Members of WeAreTheCity in Mumbai turned out on 30 May for an exclusive event hosted by Thadomal Shahani Centre For Entrepreneurs (TSCFE). Targeted at women who run their own company, or who are thinking of setting up their own venture, the seminar explored new age marketing ideas available at little... Read More
What options do you have, really? | Dinakshi Arora
They tell you that your whole life flashes before your eyes. It kind of does, when you are hanging on a steep cliff by a single tiny rock that threatens to give in at any moment and all you can see below is seemingly infinite distance to the ground. Don’t... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Garima Nag | Travel and Lifestyle Blogger, www.sweetsharing.com
I was born in a small town of Rajasthan. I spent the majority of my childhood years in small towns. The experience of living in different cities instilled in me the love for travelling. I am a creatively inclined person and particularly love fashion design which has taken me to... Read More
Networking and Visibility. Does it make a difference?
You bet it does, when done with ease and confidence Repeatedly we hear that because women do not network on a broad based platform they miss out on being spotted for higher opportunities. Today a number of young women professionals with aspirational drive are therefore consciously building their networking and... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Sandhya Oza | Director, Curry Classes and DresSmart
I started off in the hospitality industry years ago. I enjoyed dealing with people and handling complaints. I fitted in perfectly. We moved to England in 2000 and I worked with an aerospace company. I was appreciated for my attitude towards work and was promoted sooner than expected. I have... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Malti Bhojwani | Professional Coach, Somatic Facilitator and Author
My journey has been of adventure, learning and taking opportunities as they come. I was born in Singapore and have lived in Spain, Sydney, Jakarta, Mumbai and Pune. I have worked as an English teacher, studied Gemology, worked in the family business where we imported home and giftware mainly from... Read More
Female entrepreneur: Varuna D Jani, Founder, Varuna D Jani Fine Diamond Jewellery
I come from a family of jewellers and my earliest memories in life are surrounded by jewellery. At the tender age of eight, I would accompany my father, Ramchand Popley, to work with him where he was building a brand that would later become iconic and a leader in the... Read More
Mangoes are Magnificent! | Gunjan Mittal
As the temperature rises, one thing that I think of is mangoes. I love this summer fruit. Apart from being sweet it is a nutrient-packed fruit, extremely rich in minerals, antioxidant vitamins and enzymes. I guess that’s why it’s is called, “king of fruits”. One 100g mango provides: Around 50... Read More