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Aug 11 2023August 11, 2023

Anand Mahindra shares inspiring story of blind entrepreneur who founded a candle company

1 Comment / ChangeMaker, DifferentlyAbled, Efforts, Innovation, purpose / By SLSV / August 11, 2023 August 11, 2023

Bhavesh Bhatia started Sunrise Candles 28 years ago in a Maharashtra town on a handcart. Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra regularly shares inspiring content on social media. On Wednesday he shared a video about Bhavesh Bhatia, a visually impaired entrepreneur who founded a candle company. Mahindra wrote that he was embarrassed that he had not heard about him …

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Aug 10 2023August 10, 2023

Where resilience meets triumph: With Worlds medal under her belt, Ekta Bhyan eyes Asiad glory again

Leave a Comment / ChangeMaker, DifferentlyAbled, Efforts, purpose, Women Empowerment / By SLSV / August 10, 2023 August 10, 2023

Paralympian Ekta Bhyan discusses her journey to Worlds medal, and delves deep into the challenges faced by disabled athletes. From navigating the aftermath of a disappointingly understated Tokyo Paralympics to clinching a remarkable World Championship medal earlier this year, Ekta Bhyan’s story is that of resilience meeting triumph. With candid honesty, Ekta delves into the …

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Nikki Butler, founder of The Autistic Joyologist. (Credit: Courtesy of The Autistic Joyologist)

Aug 9 2023August 9, 2023

She Wants Women With Autism and ADHD to Thrive as Leaders

Leave a Comment / ChangeMaker, Education, Efforts, Interview, purpose, Women Empowerment / By SLSV / August 9, 2023 August 9, 2023

Nikki Butler of The Autistic Joyologist helps women with neurodivergent conditions embrace their uniqueness — and find success and happiness on their own terms. Nikki Butler was diagnosed as having autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in her mid-forties – a diagnosis she describes as “life-changing.” All of a sudden, she felt like the struggles and …

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Aug 8 2023August 8, 2023

National Handloom Day: Meet Anuradha Kuli Pegu- A Woman’s story of Courage, Grit and Determination

Leave a Comment / ChangeMaker, Efforts, purpose, Women Empowerment / By SLSV / August 8, 2023 August 8, 2023

Summary From Patola sarees of Patan, to Himroos of Hyderabad, Mekhela Chadar and Gamusa of Assam, India is a land of rich handloom heritage Smt. Anuradha is not only breaking the strangling chains of patriarchy but also painting hues of ethnicity in the world of handlooms National Handloom Day is commemorated annually on 7 August. …

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Aug 7 2023August 7, 2023

Deepti Mathew on mission to create ‘street-smart’ women entrepreneurs in Rwanda

2 Comments / ChangeMaker, Efforts, purpose, Women Empowerment / By SLSV / August 7, 2023 August 7, 2023

Over the years it has been proved that when you empower a woman who is already doing something, say a small business, to do it even better, the results can be immensely transformative. For example, take a woman who used to hawk fruits in a basket on the streets, train her with business skills and …

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