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Mathew Joy Maniyamkott
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MAKERS IndiaMeet Kuldip Kaur, Punjab’s First Woman Chowkidar Guarding Her Village at Night
A single mother of eight children, Kuldip was offered the role after her husband, Avtar Singh, who was also a village night guard, suffered a cardiac arrest and died in 2008.
MAKERS IndiaHere are 4 Indian Female Comedians Who are Breaking Long-Held Stereotypes About Women in Comedy
For years, comedy has been a male-dominated field, but there have been visible changes in India’s standup-comedy scene
MAKERS India5 Apps That Every Woman Should Checkout
Indian women certainly aren’t the most empowered, but technology can make a lot of difference.
MAKERS IndiaAll You Need To Know About Shivangi Singh, the First Woman To Fly the Rafale Fighter Jet in India
Currently, Shivangi Singh is undergoing her conversion training. It is a mandatory course that a pilot has to take if they are switching from one aircraft to another.
MAKERS IndiaWhy Women Should Be Financially Independent And How It Affects The Economy
Women with high levels of financial literacy will be able to grow their family’s finances and assist in long-term decision making.
MAKERS IndiaLaws That Make Iceland The Most Gender-Equal Country In The World
What makes Iceland the best in the world when it comes to gender equality? The answer lies in its laws and we take a look at some of them.
MAKERS IndiaWhy Does Our Country Need More Women Entrepreneurs?
Entrepreneurship among women is important because it not only helps with creation of jobs, but also transforms the lives of children and the entire family.
MAKERS IndiaMoney Management Tips For Indian Women That Will Help Them In The Long Run
Financial independence gives you the power to choose a life that you want. Here are some money management tips that every woman must know.
MAKERS IndiaMeet India’s First Woman Officer in the Indian Air Force - Dr. Vijayalakshmi Ramanan
Dr Vijayalakshmi Ramanan was seconded to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and became its first woman officer in 1971.
MAKERS India5 Life Lessons That Working Moms Teach Their Kids
Women don’t have to be around their kids all the time to teach them life lessons. A working mom acts as a role model for the child who is growing up.
MAKERS IndiaHere is How You Can Create a More Inclusive Workplace
Ensuring an inclusive workspace has a trickle-down effect, and is a win-win for employees and the organisation.
MAKERS IndiaSmall Business Ideas for Women in India That Can Become Hugely Successful
Despite the pandemic still wreaking havoc in our lives, this is a great time for women to become entrepreneurs. Here are small business ideas that women can start.
MAKERS IndiaThis Is One of the Last Semi-matriarchal Societies in the World That Has No Concept of Brother or Father
Called as the ‘Kingdom of Women’ by the Chinese, the Mosuo is a small ethnic group of Tibetan Buddhists who number around 50,000. The Mosuos are a matrilineal society where men and women are allowed to have multiple partners, and a woman has the full agency in choosing who to mate with.
MAKERS IndiaAll You Need to Know About India’s Most Celebrated Female Archer - Deepika Kumari
Celebrated archer Deepika Kumari’s life is an example of how someone from a less-than-privileged origin can turn things around with hard work, unwavering confidence, and self-belief.
MAKERS India7 Strategies For Reducing Female Attrition Rate in 2021
By making significant changes, companies can create an empathetic and female-friendly workspace that can reduce the attrition rate. With the right will and resources, companies can create a culture in which women will get the opportunity to achieve their goals for the long-term.
MAKERS IndiaHow Working Women in India Can Deal With the Imposter Syndrome
No matter how accomplished or respected they are in their field of work, people who suffer from imposter syndrome will feel inadequate about their abilities and achievements. It is more pronounced in women because of a variety of factors like personal and familial experiences.
MAKERS IndiaDoubtful About the Existence of Gender Bias in the Workplace? Here Are Some Stats
The barriers for women to enter leadership positions are high because of lifestyle choices, mindsets, and rigid structures. Gender bias and stereotypes mean that there are certain roles which are considered a man’s bastion, which reduces the chances of women getting the job.
MAKERS India6 Government Schemes Women Entrepreneurs Need to Know About
The society should be ready to accept more entrepreneurs because of the direct and indirect benefits that the addition of women entrepreneurs to the ecosystem creates. When the government creates schemes for them, women are encouraged to grab the opportunity because there is a cushion of safety for them in the form of a loan or mentorship.
MAKERS India5 Apps Developed by Women Entrepreneurs You Shouldn’t Miss Out on
The world of technology is male-dominated and women have not been given their dues for their contributions. Here are some everyday applications that were developed by women.
MAKERS IndiaLessons To Learn from Women Leaders
By adopting the traits that we see in women leaders, men will be able to advance even faster and be more effective at their jobs.
MAKERS IndiaEssential Safety Apps Every Woman Should Consider Having on Her Phone
Technology has come as a boon as it has made women feel less vulnerable; the power of social connection it affords instils a sense of safety while travelling alone to unfamiliar places.
MAKERS IndiaHere are Some Works of New-Age Indian Female Poets for Your Restless Soul
Following in the footsteps of these giants, the new-age female poets have been unapologetically expressing their personal views on matters such as patriarchy, sexism, and mental health, to an even bigger audience thanks to the internet.
MAKERS India2020 Look Back: Women Who Became Household Names During the Pandemic
Most mortals like us were glued to our Instagram handles and were watching the latest flicks on Netflix. But some women became popular by making an immense contribution to their fields, becoming household names. Let us look at some of them:
MAKERS IndiaFive Inspiring Women from Namma Bengaluru
Bengaluru's open mindedness and vibrant culture has provided a conducive environment for ambitious and creative women, many of whom have built a legacy for themselves. Presented here are some of the city’s most inspiring women.
MAKERS IndiaDoes History Remember These Women?
Women have fought through the haze of neglect, disregard, sexism, and blatant misogyny to be acknowledged and respected as equals.