A lot of people fear public speaking. What adds to the fear is speaking in front of the people you don’t even know. Today, this lady was singing melodiously when there were many folks chatting, involved in meetings, having tea, exploring Green Haat and having a good time. Would you be able to give your best … More Wordless Wednesday #12
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day and I think it would be interesting to know some VD facts through this edition of Sunday Punch. Wow! Mid way through February! Time is flying. What would you like to read? Keep sharing thoughts, comments and yes, keep visiting. Your presence encourages me. This is the 14/nth post on Sunday Punch!
It is very unlikely that you receive a book to review and once you read it, the concept and story stays alive in some corner of your heart and coaxes you to think of the society we live in and what all people go through each single day. Rapescars is one such book and as … More Rapescars : A Book Review
A lot of people have heard this story from me and this is my story. Very close to my heart and yet one that has been narrated a lot of times. I am no Sheryl Sandberg or Saina Nehwal, neither I am Bachi Karkaria or Chanda Kochhar. I am just an ordinary woman – married and … More Shut the door on “OR” and Use your “And”
A lot of people have heard this story from me and this is my story. Very close to my heart and yet one that has been narrated a lot of times. I am no Sheryl Sandberg or Saina Nehwal, neither I am Bachi Karkaria or Chanda Kochhar. I am just an ordinary woman – married and … More Shut the door on "OR" and Use your "And"
Very recently, I came across this article written by Jessica Bennett who is a contributing columnist at Time.com. She covers the intersection of gender, sexuality, business and pop culture and also writes regularly for the New York Times. She contributes on special projects for Sheryl Sandberg’s women’s nonprofit, Lean In. This is a great article and there is lot to learn, observe … More How to deal with Manterrupting and Bropropriating
When I came across this image on the internet, I could not stop smiling. It lifted me up and I had this sudden urge to post this as today’s Sunday Punch. Give it a thought and let me know how you feel! 🙂 It’s December and this is Post #4. I am feeling great after taking … More Sunday Punch #4
It’s been a little over a week of attending AdaCamp today and I know I have made some memories that will never fade away. For those who are wondering what AdaCamp is, let’s begin by talking about the Ada Initiative. In January of 2011, two women Mary Gardiner and Valerie Aurora got together and founded the … More In Love with AdaCamp
It’s 6:30PM and a couple of hours more would lead to the end of this weekend. Clothes lying on the living room couch are yet to be folded, the bed spread needs to be changed, the refrigerator needs an inspection, the washing machine is crying out loud to be run and of course today’s dinner needs some … More Weekends are busier..
Last week I got an opportunity to watch a documentary on the lives and thoughts of eight Indian women and their take on family, love, sex, success, financial independence, marriage and so much more. This documentary was an inspiration to me in the most candid form and firmed my belief in a lot of ways … More Scattered Windows, Connected Doors
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