Why Men Stretch the Truth! | Apurva Purohit
We were driving into Chennai from Bangalore for a wedding last weekend, and the journey which was supposed to take around five hours, took seven hours instead. This was because dear husband does not believe in maps, GPS, Google or in signposts. He tells me he relies on his inner... Read More
Female entrepreneur | Kalpana Pradeep Heblekar | Handikrafts Sourcing
I was born and brought up in Mumbai. After my primary schooling I graduated in Commerce from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Anantapur. I continued to pursue my education post marriage and completed my Bachelors and Master in Education with a Diploma in Fine Arts. I joined a... Read More
Tell me why it’s not okay to be shy? | Geethika Agastya, Leadership and Life Coach
“My daughter is shy. I would like her to talk more and be more open”. “My son is an introvert and my daughter is an extrovert. I think my son should learn some leadership qualities”. “Nikhil is good at his studies. He is intelligent, hardworking and completes his assignments. But,... Read More
Giving Back: Lions Club of SOL Professionals
Lions Club of SOL Professionals – Founded by Advocate Pankaj B. Bafna Tell us about SOL Professionals Lions Club of SOL Professionals is a registered NGO with Lions Clubs International with a mandate to provide legal help and education to the society and help the needy to seek justice and their... Read More
Pravasi Woman | Raageshwari Loomba Swaroop – Singer, performer and motivational speaker – Unicorn World Events
I started my career in films at the very young at the age of 13. I then moved on to TV and truly enjoyed my stint as a VJ. I was always singing a little girl because I grew up hearing my beloved father play music and compose. He won... Read More
A life full of mindfulness – aware, present, real | Veechi Shahi
I often find myself warming up to an inspiring one-liner by Eric Butterworth: “Don’t go through life, grow through life”. It brings me back to the centre of everyday human existence – mindfulness of everything that is happening around us. Simply put, mindfulness is a state of active, open attention... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Gool Ghadialli | Principal, Gopal Sharma International School
Tell us about yourself I am an educationist and hold a master’s and a management degree in education. During my 40 year career, I have been the Principal of the New Era School, Activity High School and Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School at Juhu. I am now the Principal of Gopal... Read More
Summer Skin Care Tips | Gunjan Mittal
As the sun gets brighter and temperatures rise, we have to be more careful about our skin. Dangers of over-exposure to the sun Sun exposure is important to our body as it’s a key source to Vitamin D. Sun exposure in moderation is good, however, more than 15 minutes before... Read More
Balancing that wheel of life | Geethika Agastya
When I was working in a well reputed MNC, the women there would always ask me, “How do you manage work and family?” In my mind, there was never a doubt regarding which to choose if I had to. I know that I would have reached a higher state of... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Khyati Rupani | Founder Balance Nutrition
I am a dietitian with a PG in clinical nutrition, a health menu designer, blogger and recipe developer. I am 30 years old and live in Mumbai with my husband and five year old daughter. Tell us about Balance Nutrition Balance Nutrition – www.balancenutrition.in – is an online weight loss... Read More
Go on – Assert Yourself | Tatvã Femme
Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive. We want to address newly promoted managers, the recently transferred bosses, and yes some of you veteran ladies out there also. We know there is a certain hesitation to setting the ground rules, designing deadlines and in general... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Karuna Ezara Parikh | Travel Show Host, NDTV Good Times
I started my career as a print journalist writing and editing for various publications. I first tried my hand at television when Doordarshan asked me to anchor the series, ‘Destination Himalaya’. I really enjoyed the travel and talking and when NDTV Good Times offered me the show, ‘Life’s A Beach’,... Read More
Mumbai Made It Happen
One thing I have learnt in life is that thinking about what you want doesn’t make it happen…….however, asking Vanessa Vallely does! For years I’ve had the itch to visit India and not acted on it. In January I shared this thought with Vanessa and by March we were on... Read More
Pravasi Woman | Chandra Shetty, Banking and Administration Executive
I grew up in Mumbai and studied my first degree – a BA Honours – then I did my LLB degree LLB at the Government Law College and a diploma in administration management from Jamnalal Management Institute. When I came to London I continued with my banking studies doing AIM... Read More
Inspirational Women: Rimjhim Ray | CCO, unmarketeer
I am the co-founder and CCO at unmarketeer. Unmarketeer is an integrated marketing agency focusing on new-gen communication media such as social, mobile and video. Previously I worked with the advertising major Leo Burnett, headed social media for TCS and worked in global marketing and leadership roles with various companies... Read More
The ‘Mahatma Gandhi Clean India Programme’ – a glimmer of hope? | Pooja jalan
One thing that is most striking to an outsider coming to India for the first time, and for Indian citizens as well, is the disparity amongst the people of this nation. If you look at the Mumbai skyline closely, you have the slums on one hand, and the skyscrapers on... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Edwina D’Souza | Travel and Lifestyle Blogger
I was born and brought up in Mumbai where I did my schooling. I then went to London to get a Masters degree in international management and immediately returned thereafter. I also did an M.A in English Literature in Mumbai while working full time. Currently, I work with a hospitality... Read More
Desiderata | By Vinita Ramtri
As Max Ehrmann says in his poem Desiderata, ‘Go placidly amongst the noise and haste…’ Those seven words sum up the start of my year. After a truly lovely Christmas in Paris, I’ve been so hard at work that if it all added up into miles, I would be ready... Read More
Dear men, on this women’s day
Do me a favour! Don’t give the women in your life flowers, chocolates, inane messages on what’s app or diamonds! (ok, ok I’ll make an exception on diamonds). Instead make an effort to listen to them, or better still, make an effort to ask them to speak up! A McKinsey... Read More
Culturama – March 2015
It’s celebration time at Global Adjustments as we turn 20 on March 4! To mark this event, Culturama looks at the journey of the two women – Ranjini Manian and Joanne Grady Huskey – who started the company at a time when the mobility industry was at a nascent stage. Today, the... Read More