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What do you work for? Money, position, power, passion? That is a given. I ask again—what do you work for? Mull over this as I give you a quick introduction to a woman I had the fortune of meeting almost a decade ago. She was the head of a department

Kudos for coming out with an issue that was complete in all respects. I have been apprehensive about going for tech-based treatments, but this article, The Science Of Skincare has given me the confidence to go for it. I loved the interview with Shrad

Director, Service Delivery at TTEC India Customer Solutions Pvt Ltd When we started operations, the parents of one of our female employees were concerned about the work environment and security considering our 24x7 BPO setup. As part of our duty to a

Vice President, Human Resources, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels A few years ago, a woman executive working with our hotel support divisions decided to adopt a baby. And she did, after overcoming a host of challenges. But, soon after adoption, she foun

Vice President, Canon India Tara*, 28, rejoined Canon India as part of the sales team after a six-month maternity leave, with the intention of picking up where she left off. However, the commitments of a young baby at home, and the difficulties of re

Senior Human Resources Executive, Hotel Sahara Star In September 2019, Pooja Dubey*, working with the service department reported that her manager consistently delegated work 15 minutes before the end of her night shift, which eventually didn’t allow

Co-founder and Head of Acquisitions and HR, Vista Rooms When recruiting for a senior role we came across a skilled candidate perfect for the job, but was reluctant to join due to our six-day work week. She needed Saturdays for fulfilling responsibili

It’s crucial to save and invest diligently because one can never be too prepared for the vagaries of life. However, it is doubly important for women to be financially aware because there are certain unique challenges that they face like longer life e

Traditionally, in India, couples have mostly been regarded as a single unit when it comes to financial planning. Sharing the financial gains and burdens becomes part and parcel of married life. There are individual traits when it comes to handling fi

Parenting is a beautiful but challenging journey. Whether you and your partner choose to have a baby the conventional way, opt for in vitro fertilisation (IVF), or even look at adoption, the road to parenthood can be demanding, fraught with bumps and

While pursuing your passion professionally can be highly rewarding, there’s no harm in broadening your entrepreneurial horizons. Take inspiration from these multifaceted celebs who balance business with acting. Loved for her candour and sense of humo

This summer, experience the combination of progressive art, pottery, wildlife, and the culture of Africa in AMPM’s signature style. For its spring summer’ 20 collection, AMPM presents Amah’le—an inclusive range of versatile looks for the urban woman.

As the name suggests, I was a Sari works with old saris, and upcycling is one of the key reasons that we exist. We utilise pre-and post-consumer waste stock, including seat belts and dead stock embroidery materials, to craft contemporary garments and

Wear it to TEAM DINNER Everything is better with a dash of shimmer! Agree? Brandon Maxwell’s Spring/Summer 2020 New York Fashion Week showcase is all about that honeyed glow, dramatic eyes, and a flawless canvas. Bring some gloss in the picture, team

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I’m a makeup novice. What are some easy makeup trends to try? Divya Jacob, Mangalore You need to be aware of your makeup needs and work with products that suit your skin type. Cream-based products blend easily into dry skin. If you prefer a matte fin

Over the past six years, the Nykaa Femina Beauty Awards has emerged as the ultimate guide to navigate in the beauty and lifestyle sphere. It's here with yet another succesful edition to ease your shopping haul with the top performing products of the

A book shouldn’t be judged by its cover. Nonetheless, a spectacular one doesn’t hurt, does it? You can’t deny the powerful impact of first impressions. One’s appearance often holds great importance as it sets the tone of the interaction that follows.

‘‘My husband passed away when I was 20. A mother of two sons, and yet so childish, I did not realise the gravity of the situation. My only thought was that I would get to live with my parents again!” This starkly honest statement from Sifiya Haneef c

Aditi Rao Hydari deserves all the attention she gets; this star has arrived and how! Basking in the success of her latest Tamil release, Psycho, Rao Hydari offered us an unfiltered view of industry insights, and her life beyond the silver screen. She

What comes to your mind when you think about public toilets? Unsanitory, sometimes unsafe spaces that you wouldn’t want to venture into unless you’re in a dire emergency? Well, unfortunately, that’s a reality many of us live with, owing to the state

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The booming beats of the nagada reverberated, announcing our arrival as our car pulled to a stop at the large courtyard driveway. A raja’s welcome, we’re told, as we are escorted down marble corridors replete with hand-carved stone columns, influence

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