Inspirational Woman: Ekta Viiveck Verma: Core Member of TEDxHyderabad and Licensee of TEDxHyderabadWomen
I hold approximately 20+ years of work experience – approximately 10 years as an entrepreneur and equal number of years working in the corporate sector handling roles in Business Development and Sales. I am currently Project Coordinator at SAMVAD – Society for Advocacy and Development, South (SAMVAD Advocacy is an... Read More
Culturama June 2016 Edition is out now
Here are the key picks from Culturama June 2016: No matter where you are in India, you are never too far away from authentic, local biryani. A peek at the street food of India and what you can savour. ‘A Dyeing Art’ brings you up close with one of... Read More
Morning Tea with The Ironman | Milind Soman
There’s already a huge roar in the city of Nawabs – Hyderabad about The Pinkathon. Every time I came across pictures of women participating in the pre-event preparations with Milind Soman. I would wish that I could also be a part of all this, if I could also get a... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Suman Rangabhashyam | Managing Director, SR Business Solutions
Tell us about yourself, your background and what you do currently I head a training and consulting firm – Sea Ridges Business Solutions. My career has been a blend of ‘chance’ and ‘choice’. Choice made me leave paid employment and chance made me an entrepreneur. Tell us about any current... Read More
Inspirational woman: Amala Akkineni | Founder, Blue Cross of Hyderabad & Hon. Director, Annapurna International School for Film and Media
A graduate of Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts, I completed my education in Chennai and toured extensively with the renowned Kalakshetra dance troupe both in India and abroad before joining films. My career in Indian cinema (1985 – 1992) had me star in 50 films as leading lady in five... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Harika Jeewak | Founder of Aawestruck
Tell us about yourself I come from a very simple and orthodox family in Hyderabad. My parents have always encouraged me to follow my dreams and live my life on my own terms. I always loved this lesson from 4th grade “The road less travelled” by Robert Frost and eventually... 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
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
Go for a glowing skin this festival season! | Gunjan Mittal
Who doesn’t want amazing glowing skin, especially as we prepare for the festive season. However, with our hectic lifestyles and busy schedules we are generally more casual with taking care of our skin. This causes issues like acne, pigmentation and dry patches etc. As we get close to the time... Read More
Educating young girls on menstrual hygiene
Menstruation is a subject which is often discussed among women of all ages secretly. Though women have progressed in many aspects of life, menstruation still remains a topic of silent gestures and little whispers. Since I started working on menstrual awareness programs, I began to notice that women had many... Read More
Female Entrepreneur: Hema Balakrishan | Founder, Color D Earth
I am a social entrepreneur and founder of Color D Earth, an Eco Socio Enterprise. Born out of a passion to create one-of-a-kind-jewellery with river bed clay from Mother Earth, Color D Earth works towards the sustainable and economic growth of the terracotta artisan community. Color D Earth empowers nearly... Read More
Skincare mistakes that are damaging your face ǀ Gunjan Mittal
Our skin is our shell that protects us from all external damage. We should treat it with care. There are a lot of mistakes that we relentlessly make which cause more damage. Exfoliating It’s a process of removing the dead cells from our skin. This was a technique which started... Read More
The goodness of water birth | Dr Vijaya Krishnan
Water has been used over the ages to for labour and during actual child birth. On closer examination, the baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid all throughout its stay in the womb. Water birth considerably eases the baby’s transition from inside the mother’s womb to the outside world. The benefits... Read More
Inspirational Women: Archana Kodi | Learning and Development Manager, Novartis
I’m a person who believes in experience and happiness. As a little girl, I always wanted to be a teacher. I loved speaking and noticed people appreciating me for the way I communicate. Like many other aspiring Indian girls, my natural route of life also took over my ambitions. To... 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
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
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
Do it yourself hair care packs | Gunjan Mittal
Hair is one of the most important part of a women’s beauty and we constantly keep damaging our hair by using heat, chemicals and hair treatments. There are things we can do at home to reverse the damage that we cause on a daily basis. Apart from regular hair massages... Read More
Inspirational Woman: Vijaya Krishnan | Director, Healthy Mother Wellness & Care
I am a practicing midwife, and along with my husband, Krishnan Sakotai, run an organisation called Healthy Mother. At Healthy Mother, we provide the Scientific Midwifery model of care to women.The core tenet of scientific midwifery is that midwifery is woman-centered. It encompasses the full range of primary healthcare services... Read More