May 8, 2022My many women, and the Alpha-womanTo all the beautiful women in my life who have helped me see the world through their own coloured eyes, I might not see it the same way you do, but thanks for helping me see beauty in those colours. As a child, I never realised how important it was…Mothers Day6 min readMothers Day6 min read
Jan 21, 2021HPAIR 2021- Delegate ExperienceHarvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) was my first international conference. This article is intended to serve as a walkthrough of the entire programme for those interested in HPAIR and to anyone who is considering applying to HPAIR in the future. …Hpair 20217 min readHpair 20217 min read
Jan 21, 2021Leadership Lessons from undergrad days-Crossfire and Guest Lectures, Pragyan 2020CFGL(Crossfire and Guest Lectures) is one of the fifteen teams that come together to organize Pragyan, NIT Trichy’s ISO-certified techno-managerial festival. At CFGL, we work to bring people of eminent stature to campus for engaging guest lectures and a fiery debate which we call the Crossfire. Why I am writing…Team Collaboration7 min readTeam Collaboration7 min read
Jan 17, 20212021- Moving my plans from the back of my mind to the forefrontI have always been afraid to acknowledge the plans I have for myself. Even though I would ardently want to achieve something(and even have, to a certain extent)I would relegate all my plans to the back of my mind. This was a trick I devised to feel the apparent control…Hope2 min readHope2 min read
Dec 10, 2020Design Thinking and Sunsilk BottlesI was doing my regular hair wash today when I noticed something very interesting. Ever felt that you never really use all of the conditioner in your bottle whereas it is easier to get out the shampoo completely? A possible explanation I figured was in the viscosity and flow capabilities…2 min read2 min read
Nov 18, 2020The STAR technique-Discovery 18/11/2020It is interesting how we learn something every day. Today, as I was scrolling through my LinkedIn feed, I came across the STAR technique of answering interview questions. STAR is actually an acronym for a framework that helps you answer situational questions. I wanted to write it down immediately because I found it intriguing. I hope to make use of this when chances come by in the future.Interview1 min readInterview1 min read
Nov 17, 2020I attended the #IamRemarkable workshop and here is why you should!#IamRemarkable is a Google initiative founded by Anna Vainer, aiming to empower women and underrepresented groups and help them completely own their achievements and talk about them openly without inhibitions. Check out their page here. If you are someone who thinks your accomplishments are not worthy enough or if you…Iamremarkable2 min readIamremarkable2 min read
Oct 26, 2020What not to do when applying for a programmeCargill Global Scholars Programme is a two-year scholarship programme institutionalized by Cargill and the Institute of International Education(IIE) that aims at developing future leaders. The scholarship brings along with it, financial aid for its scholars, year-long mentorship programmes and in-country and global summits. Cargill India opens applications for this coveted…Learning3 min readLearning3 min read
Oct 24, 2020Musings of a 19-year old-Personal Statement, sometime in 2018“We came equals into this world, and equals shall we go out of it” -George Mason It was 4 am in the morning, I was travelling to the Trichy Railway Station in a cab with the driver. My father was totally against me travelling all alone with only the driver…Women Power2 min readWomen Power2 min read
Oct 24, 2020The Walk through the ICCU(Intensive Coronary Care Unit)An eerie silence, the spotless floor and walls, and the pungent smell of several drugs welcomed me as I was led into the Intensive Coronary Care Unit(ICCU) by the nurse. My pace was slow. My feet didn’t seem to want to go inside. I wouldn’t have been here if not…Optimism3 min readOptimism3 min read
