Note: This story was featured by Women’s Web on 10th May, 2023
A woman with nerves of steel and a heart of gold — this is my favourite line to describe my mother, with whom I run Tingle Your Taste Buds.
Every parent-child relationship has its own unique dynamics, but this gets more interesting when professional partnerships get into the equation. For the uninitiated, Mom and I run a cookery website called ‘Tingle Your Taste Buds’ which believes in making cooking simple for everyone without compromising on taste and flavour. This brand, which recently completed eleven years, took the shape of a venture over the years through collaborations, recipe books, and advertisements.
Note: This article was published on Women’s Web on 30th June, 2023
I was speaking with an innovative kid about his non-profit initiative a few months ago, as part of which he encourages and upskills lesser privileged girls to pursue STEM careers. He was relaying his experiences, stating that even today, a sizable percentage of people regard this field to be a man’s domain.
As an engineer, I’ve witnessed the era when gender ratios in colleges were extremely lopsided. It was widely expected that most women would pursue humanities/arts because of the prevalent mindset that a woman had to eventually become an efficient home-maker post-marriage.
#supportsmallbusinesses has become a widely used hashtag on social media over the last few years, making a case to support small business owners, especially women entrepreneurs.
There has been a surge of small enterprises, especially those spearheaded by women entrepreneurs. These enterprises contribute significantly to financial independence of womenfolk, employment generation, economic growth, and local development.
Note: This article was published on Women’s Web on 11th July, 2023
Do you have a small business in India or the idea to set one up? Then this is for you.
India’s entrepreneurial landscape has witnessed a remarkable surge in the participation of women in recent years. It is exciting to see how the country’s thriving startup ecosystem, coupled with various government initiatives, has created a conducive environment for women entrepreneurs to transform their innovative ideas into successful ventures.
A few days ago, after realizing I had unfairly screamed on my daughter pertaining to a school related matter, I apologized to her when we were in our society lift. Someone beside us commented right then – “These days, parents have to apologize to kids. No wonder kids are becoming arrogant.” I wanted to respond but we were getting late for the school bus, so I ignored and made a dash towards the bus stop. But this incident made me think of how a simple, heartfelt ‘sorry’ is not really ingrained in the parent-child dynamic in our society.
“Trust the process. Trust is the gift you give to others, only after you have given it to yourself.”
These words of wisdom in the introductory pages of the book ‘Commit to Yourself’ by Nancy Katyal had a profound impact on me, catching me off guard and compelling me to keep turning the pages.
‘Commit to Yourself’ is a remarkable self-help book that invites readers on a thought-provoking journey of self-discovery and personal transformation. With her insightful guidance, Nancy Katyal enables us to navigate the complexities of life, unlock our true potential, and cultivate a deep sense of self-commitment.
As the founder of an NGO dedicated to supporting women through upskilling and entrepreneurship guidance, I have had the good fortune of interacting with many inspiring individuals.
Frequently, I encounter women who display remarkable capabilities but are unsure about the direction they wish to pursue within the small business realm. They want to do something but have just not found their answers yet.
When I stumbled upon an article about Alia Bhatt facing trolls for showcasing her makeup routine in a candid Instagram reel, I couldn’t resist lunging into the social media uproar.
My curiosity stemmed from the fact that her recent look in ‘Rocky aur Rani ki Prem Kahani’ had everyone fawning over her and Rani’s style became a statement. I was, hence, taken aback on knowing that it was her ‘looks’ that she was being attacked online for.
