Stories

International Women’s Day

We can accelerate change with more progressive men around us. I eagerly look forward to a world where International Women’s Day becomes irrelevant, as equality and shared responsibilities become the norm, across all domains. Until then, Happy International Women’s Day!

Mindset matters: My first salary

This story dates back to 2014. I was doing my Master’s thesis research at a lab in Bangalore. My sister’s wedding was around the corner and I was all about planning these cute surprise gifts for the couple. I had a strong urge to earn money for this on my own, rather than relying on pocket money from my parents, so I geared up to hustle.

Networking: My Personal Journey

It took me a bit to wrap my head around this shift. I had to realize networking and asking for referrals is not about favoritism in selection nor is it being desperate; it’s just how things work. Networking is about reaching out to people you’d like to learn from in some way.