I was born in Bangalore, and grew up between my grandparents' home in Bangalore and with my mum, dad and brother in Chennai. I grew up with stars in my eyes, hoping to do medicine in the hope of "helping people", until I…
I came across a viral social media meme for parenting that says: What if "Stop Crying" turned to "I'm listening" for an entire generation? It is a provocative sentence on raising children. How many of us were not allowed to…
As the world faces its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions on mental health became more prevalent nowadays. Having mental health challenges is an invisible pandemic by itself. It needs the same concern and…
Unlike many people, I had a difficult take off. This made me to come to the conclusion that life may not hold beautiful experience for everybody on earth, most especially myself. Therefore, I cherished every little…
" Encouragement is like oxygen to the human spirit. Don’t forget you’re carrying someone else’s air. Encourage them; help them breathe. ”- Anonymous The presence of Encouragers on World Pulse made this digital space unique…
The story of my life and living cannot be complete without mentioning technology. To some, this may be blasphemy, but to me, who went through it, it is to the glory of God Almighty. The summary of my message is no one can…
"Always be generous with your encouraging words , you may find they will inspire others to be the best they can be." — Catherine Pulsifer When we think about generosity, the first thing that enters our mind is giving/…
A village woman in the hills of Noney in Manipur carries a cane basket ‘Kah’ on her head, collects vegetables and fruits from her farm or forest to sell in the main market on National Highway 37 and earns a petty income to…
Thriving together as we lift up the voices of women and girls in our communities! This time last year, Digital Ambassadors were renewing their terms, applying anew for a (then) six month commitment and sharing plans for…
COVID-19 AND THE TIDE of Digitization In a world suddenly fearful threat of touch, technology is getting a fresh look. Technology is not only answering queries and shopping, but also being used for smart home control and for…
|This post is an invitation to further your reflective works and redirect your thinking. This post is not an end in itself and hence, cannot and will not and must not be viewed as the only way through your current situation…
A year has passed since I was given the honour of being an impact leader, and such a lot of amazing things have come from my journey so far.I am so excited to share a bunch of new and exciting updates about Saahas. Today,…
A few days ago I had the chance to listen online to a meeting by WECAN, Women's Earth and Climate Network. This is another large global network of women determined to bring the voices of women forward, to lead in the…
At the beginning of 2020, I decided to change careers. For most people this is no mean feat, but for me it was a gargantuan leap. At the age of 42 with a young child as my dependant, and with a resume that had an almost 2-…
"When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you're making a commitment and difference in that person's life. Encouragement really does make a difference." - Zig Ziglar There is an inexplicable sense…
We are all facing a global health crisis. Perhaps it's a reminder of the past deeds and decisions of the human race of manipulating the planet whichever way we deemed fit and now nature has it's own way to level out and make…
A few days from now, the World Pulse Spirit nomination is about to end. I want to write my nomination for a World Pulse sister who deserves the award. World Pulse asks the following questions as prompts for World Pulse…
"Keep encouraging, because your words may be the only pillars of strength for someone who is pulling up themselves to stand”- Anonymous Our November Encourager Party fell on the U.S. Thanksgiving Week! It was delightful to…
I woke up this morning with similes and joy in my heart, why? You may ask, Because am alive and hope all WP sisters should do same. Believing what you say will come to pass is just as important as believing that COVID 19…
In the world of self-development and/or spirituality, we speak of teachers, facilitators, tools, modalities, methodologies, technologies, networks and people (the list is extensive) that are potent in facilitating journeys…
Anubhuti organization led intiative for safe higher education spaces for youth ..part of this initiative started #schoolcouncelling program at #rishivalmikischool mumabi @AnubhutiTrust organised session topic on #pedofelia…
"It is easier to build stronger children than heal broken adults" is a deeply illuminating statement I read yesterday from our dear Karen's raw, heartbreaking account of the abuse she experienced in childhood . That…
“Empowering girls and women through technology and making them financially empowered through mobile internet” Won the ITU Innovation challenge 2020 from Bangladesh. Lead by Achia Khaleda Nila, Founder CEO, Women in Digital…
You are an interestingsubject, unique in your own way and very special too. I wish I knew a lot of things about you before I met you. I wish I had people who told me more about you. My younger self tried to fall in love with…
21st December 2019, New Delhi, India Received the prestigious national level journalism award during United Nations supported Youth Ki Awaaz Summit in New Delhi and my article on Shirui Lily and the danger of its possible…