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8 Life Lessons in Remembrance of Akash Roychowdhury, a Great Man and Father

As a Great Father His Passing Introduction to Life Lessons Overview: My father was a great man and father who imbibed values in my sister and I that will always remain with me and I will make sure to pass those on to the next generation in my family.  Ever since he passed on, I have felt that having these values written down, would help me remember what he believed in and what he wanted his daughter to be. I …

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Best is Yet To Come

Young Woman Surviving the Patriarchal Culture Dreaming yet Achieving – Girl Power Talk The Ideal Gen Z Workplace Culture Shine. Dream. Smile. Overview: A woman with ambition faces numerous obstacles, including the cost of giving up on her dreams. My secret to success is that life is not only a process of self-discovery, but also a process of creation. Surviving in a patriarchal culture is a challenge for which believing in yourself is the primary asset. “The fear of an …

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The Gender Bias Tendencies of Educational Institutions

The Skewed Part A World Tour of Gender Biased Experiences Taking a Stand The Skewed Part These are one of the many classic examples of minor gender bias in our educational institutions. Even with lifting chairs, our teachers unconsciously assume that it's too laborious for girls to do it. That they would need someone strong, like a boy, instead of girls.  Gender bias is the acts of preferring one gender over the other. They are usually rooted in stereotypes such …

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Kindness and Communication: Kunika Rathore’s Strategy for Success

Childhood Experiences Journey from Social Media to Finding Unknowns Overcoming Barriers Advice to Youth What was your childhood like? And how did it shape your journey as a person you have become today? I have always been a decision-maker, even as a kid. At that time it was about what I wanted to study, where I wanted to study or what I liked to wear, who I wanted to be friends with. I have always been a person who does …

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Educating the Community: One Child at a Time | The Vision of Drishti Kharbanda With Sarvani

Childhood in a Punjabi Household Journey in Femininity Challenges Along the Way Vision for Sarvani Message for the Youth “Social work pays in something worth more than money. It gives you a purpose to live.” My childhood played a big role in shaping who I am today. My family, like most Punjabi households, had a patriarchal system. I am the second daughter followed by a younger brother. When my brother was born, I distinctly remember aunties saying to my parents, …

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The Sky of Dreams: Story of Our Very First Woman Skydiver: Rachel Thomas

Love for the Sky Becoming the Change Life as an Adventure Her Advice to Everyone From standing on the ground and feeling something deep inside me every time I thought about the sky, to becoming India’s first female skydiver, I could understand the restlessness I felt as a kid. Skydiving was in my blood since the beginning. Now, I'm a grandmother for the sport! I grew up in a small town of Chittaranjan, well known for Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) …

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Leadership Has No Minimum Age

Young people who are new to the workforce may have fresh ideas and be open to wider, advanced perspectives because their minds have not become entrenched in mundane habits. What if we visualized a fresher beginning to rewarding life path, one with many exciting avenues from which to choose? That is a much healthier way for young people to think of their potential as they begin their careers. This article was originally published on td.org. Read More
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Boosting STEM Training for African Women: Why Tech-Related Skills Are Key to the Continent’s Progress

Around the globe, young women are discovering new opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields through community training programs. However, the skills gap between men and women is still wide. As the world becomes more reliant on a digital tech economy, African women’s lack of technical skills is undermining their capacity to achieve their economic potential and boost the prosperity of their communities. But though this reality is discouraging, both for African women and the continent’s—and eventually the world’s—economy, it …

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The Power of Fewer Words: Do Introverts Make Better Business Leaders?

The stereotype of business leadership is one of outgoing, extroverted power. We envision a fast-walking executive with endless energy, barking orders and making deals, able to enter any room and immediately take control, handling any difficulty with effortless charm and remarkable ease. This idea has been celebrated in movies, politics, and our culture for decades. And it’s probably false. This article was originally published on allbusiness. Read More
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