women entrepreneurs

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…

When we think of spirituality, we often imagine someone far removed from the world, living in silence, dressed in simplicity, detached from desires. But Jaya Kishori? She breaks that mould completely. She walks among us, speaks our…

Simran’s Instagram feed might look like the same thing everyone else’s doing- traveling experiences abroad, product endorsements, personal achievements and everything that her 70k+ followers would enjoy. But Simran does something that other…

Ambition offers hope- for a better life, for a successful life, for a fulfilling life. For small-town girls, fulfilling ambitions can be much more than shopping in glitzy malls or dining at fancy restaurants; it can mean a road to success,…

When it comes to beauty, filters and unrealistic standards are common. It feels nice to see a real look and Parul Gulati went through that journey with Nish Hair. Prior to turning out to be an effective entrepreneur, she had been an…

Menstrupedia’s comics have helped dispel myths- and promoted hygiene- for millions of teenage girls across India and abroad When Aditi got her first period at 12, her mom asked her to keep it secret from everyone in the family. She agreed,…