Female Founders

1. Ruchika Rajbans, Founder – vitagoli Entrepreneurship came with hurdles, doubt, slow progress, and breaking stigmas around women’s wellness. But every struggle taught me clarity, patience, and purpose. vitagoli was built on a simple…

New Delhi: The “Unlock Her Future Prize” is a global award for women entrepreneurs that has selected several South Asian women founders for its latest edition. It’s aimed at supporting women building businesses that create social…

New Delhi: In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047, TiE Rajasthan is championing the cause of women entrepreneurship. Recognizing that women-led startups make up only 18% of the total ecosystem…

Aparna Shah, an accomplished entrepreneur and founder of Eat Play Read, is redefining wellness by blending lifestyle, learning, and self-care into a holistic approach to modern living. With roots in the demanding automobile industry, she…

Seema Singh, the force behind Meghashrey NGO, has redefined philanthropy by turning her personal sense of duty into a nationwide movement. Rooted in her belief in Individual Social Responsibility (ISR), she has championed causes like…

When Mayuri Kothari was named one of the winners of the ET Inspiring Women Leaders 2025 award in the category of Handcrafted and Contemporary Fashion, it felt like a milestone in a journey that has stretched across different labels,…

Some stories in business feel like they’re straight out of a movie. Julia Stewart’s journey is one of them. It has drama, betrayal, grit, and the ultimate comeback, making it a lesson for anyone who has ever been underestimated. Back in the…

Diverse roles in Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada and Gujarati have helped Apoorva master the craft of getting into the skin of demanding characters. Behind the glamour and recognition that come with being an actor lie months of preparation—learning…

Sometimes, big ideas come wrapped in small annoyances, Imagine this: It’s the night before a big event. You’re dressed to kill, hair on point, outfit sorted, and just then, your nail chips. No time for a salon, no energy for a two-hour…

That’s what happened to Tridha Choudhury, a curious Microbiology student who once skipped her lecture at university, and ended up winning the Clean & Clear Times of India Fresh Face 2011 title. That one bold move opened the doors to…