Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way There’s a saying in Hindi, “Jaha chaah hai, waha raah hai” (Where there’s a will, there’s a way). Lakhimi Baruah’s unwavering desire to financially empower underprivileged women led her to establish the Konoklota Mahila Urban Cooperative Bank (KMUCB) in 1998. Her initiative has changed the lives of thousands […]
Kong (In Khasi Language Kong means sister) Iaishah Rymbai’s story takes all of us to the picturesque hills of Meghalaya. Her heartwarming story of passion, tradition, and determination masterclass on fulfilling our dream. Kong Iaishah Rymbai, the remarkable woman behind Eri Weave is not another brand and her hand-woven fabrics are more than just fabric.
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Who said marriage is the end of the story for a woman? Some stories begin after marriage. Mridula Jain’s journey as a homemaker and mother to a pioneering entrepreneur is an inspiration for us. Mridula was born into a conservative family and was told to prioritize marriage over higher education. After all, that was the
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The Woman Who Brought Indian Cuisine to the World Madhur Jaffrey is a total legend—actress, author, and the queen of Indian cooking. She was born in Delhi in 1933 and started off as an actress, studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and even won awards for her performances. But her real
Empowering Women Through Jobs: Tackling the Employment Gap. Sairee Chahal saw a huge gap in opportunities for women and decided to change that. She did so by finding SHEROES, a platform that helps women build careers, find support, and connect with like-minded communities. But her journey wasn’t easy. Sairee started when the situation for women-even
From Battling Breast Cancer to Leading the Pack at TSK 25K On October 19, 2024, Jhilum Sarkar, a 47-year-old yoga teacher and seasoned runner, finished her last radiation session for breast cancer. Less than two months later, on December 17, she will guide amateur runners in eastern India’s biggest road race, the Tata Steel Kolkata
Vani Murthy, who is fondly known as @WormRani on Instagram, began her composting journey at 50. She proves that it’s never too late to make a difference. Murthy was a homemaker for most of her life. But her transformation into a sustainability advocate began when she realized the growing problem of urban waste. Years later,
Try to solve a problem which most people including you are facing. You will definitely find your goal. That’s what happened when Malika Sadani came to India from London. Malika Datt Sadani is a passionate entrepreneur and devoted mother, She is the brain behind The Moms Co., India’s first toxin-free brand for babies, expectant mothers,
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Sometimes we are so engrossed in bad things that happen to us that we need stories where people are in the worst situation but never get disheartened and come out of the situation victorious. This happened to me a few days back. 2024 is a year I would gleefully delete from my life if God
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Neha Motwani, a Mumbai native, is the co-founder and CEO of Fitternity, a fitness discovery platform acquired by Cure.fit last year. Her journey with Fitternity began in 2013 when she faced challenges restarting her fitness routine while working in the corporate world. Instead of settling for less, Neha turned her problem into a solution that
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