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International Women’s Day Special Feature Break the Bias

Ms Shreya Sharma is an ambitious young entrepreneur and TEDx speaker, who studied  International relations at the prestigious Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and recently graduated from Cardiff  University, Wales with LLB Hons.
Although Ms Sharma came from an affluent family in the city, she always knew that she was to make her own mark in this competitive world.  After a lot of pondering, introspection, and hard work she successfully built a legal aggregator platform, Rest The Case, that strives to make legal information and services approachable to the nation. By the people and for the people, Rest the case offers infinite opportunities for lawyers and clients and makes the law accessible to everyone in just a few clicks. In just the first year of its inception, her company Rests The Case has been recognized as the best start-up of 2021 by the India 500. This award-winning company Is an online platform that gives a smart and convenient edge to bridge the gap between the courts and the people. From starting her own company at the age of 21 to being a recipient of the India 5000 women achiever award 2021 she left no stone unturned to rise triumphant.
Breaking the bias:-
I have started my own company at a young age and have always worked very hard to make it work.
When I started my work initially I was advised by a lot of people to hire a C.E.O to help me manage my work and this suggestion usually stemmed from the fact that I was a young woman starting out on my own, my family however always believed I would be able to manage on my own and this kept me going.
People in my company are always hired because they work hard and not because of their gender. I have tried to inculcate this practice from the very beginning that the people we hire are there because we think they can do well.

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News/Events • Persona • Women

International Women’s Day Special Feature Break the Bias

March 7, 2022

Ms Shreya Sharma is an ambitious young entrepreneur and TEDx speaker, who studied  International relations at the prestigious Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and recently graduated from Cardiff  University, Wales with LLB Hons.
Although Ms Sharma came from an affluent family in the city, she always knew that she was to make her own mark in this competitive world.  After a lot of pondering, introspection, and hard work she successfully built a legal aggregator platform, Rest The Case, that strives to make legal information and services approachable to the nation. By the people and for the people, Rest the case offers infinite opportunities for lawyers and clients and makes the law accessible to everyone in just a few clicks. In just the first year of its inception, her company Rests The Case has been recognized as the best start-up of 2021 by the India 500. This award-winning company Is an online platform that gives a smart and convenient edge to bridge the gap between the courts and the people. From starting her own company at the age of 21 to being a recipient of the India 5000 women achiever award 2021 she left no stone unturned to rise triumphant.
Breaking the bias:-
I have started my own company at a young age and have always worked very hard to make it work.
When I started my work initially I was advised by a lot of people to hire a C.E.O to help me manage my work and this suggestion usually stemmed from the fact that I was a young woman starting out on my own, my family however always believed I would be able to manage on my own and this kept me going.
People in my company are always hired because they work hard and not because of their gender. I have tried to inculcate this practice from the very beginning that the people we hire are there because we think they can do well.

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Mun Mun Ghosh , is a Dubai based fashion multi-hyphenate

March 7, 2022

This gives immense pleasure and a way forward for women to acknowledge themselves and excel in different fields of work and life together, while this year the #iwd2022 is being celebrated with the campaign theme of #breakthebias we brought you different life stories of women excelling in different fields of profession one such I loved to feature is,

Mun Mun Ghosh, is a Dubai-based fashion multi-hyphenate, is a Social Media Influencer with up to a million follower reach, She is an unmistakable presence at the forefront of fashion, beauty, and luxury campaigns and events in the city. Her bio lists her as a social media Influencer but she’s also logged time as a stylist, fashion contributor, and Fashion PR whilst working with the likes of Milly, Michael Kors, and Sacoor Brothers.

Mun Mun has styled celebrities and CEO’s and launched models as well. She has worked with renowned brands such as Milly and Sacoor brothers as a Luxury Fashion PR, VLCC. She also has been a Fashion Contributor to magazines and then eventually ventured into blogging and blogging which marked her journey to being a successful social media influencer a certified stylist from Celebrity Kelly Lundberg style Academy, Accdemia Italia and Trendimi.net. As she steps into the 7the year in the Industry, she attained an active follower-ship on Instagram of more
than 86,000 followers base. Her 8th year earmarks major achievements such as:-

• Collaborated with Michael Kors for
endorsements
• Brand association with VLCC, promotion of
VLCC services
• Brand association with Liali Jewelry, Promotion
• Brand partnership with Surkus App
• Nominated for Best Blogger 2019 by World
Fashion festival awards
• Official influencer for Kalyan Jewellers Middle
East
• Official influencer for Dubai International Boat show

The 4 times award-winning influencer has worked with a multitude of brands and has a popular digital media presence and also holds the title of the only blogger from UAE to have been nominated for World Bloggers Awards last year.

Awards:-
best influencer Asia 2020 by Orion star awards, Influencer of the year 2020 and currently Most Fashionable Award UAE – Best Blogger (female)

Why I feel I break the bias? 
I was one of the first Indian lady who got onto the fashion Scene early in Dubai as a stylist I worked with huge international brands such as Milly and Sacoor Brothers got featured for styling a leading fashion influencer and I have worked with over 100 brands now in past 5 years.

Yet I don’t lose focus on promoting the uniqueness of the product or brand , my brands love the way I promote them.
I am known for my immaculate sense of dressing. And I don’t believe in being no one, I feel there are many talents and there can’t be only one king and queen.

Competition helps in personality development and also achieving goals.

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International Women’s Day 2022: What this year’s campaign theme means and how to break the bias

March 7, 2022

With less than a week until this year’s International Women’s Day, we take a closer look at the campaign for 2022 and how you can get involved. International Women’s Day (IWD) is recognized globally on 8 March, honoring the achievements of women in a variety of fields, from culture to politics.
Each year, it also calls for new action to achieve equality for women, advocate for gender equality, raise awareness, and fund women-focused charities.
The first IWD is reported to have taken place in 1911, with more than a million women and men attending rallies campaigning for women’s rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and end discrimination.
What is the theme for International Women’s Day 2022?
This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias and it calls for a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination where women can move ahead. IWD recognizes that action is needed to create a gender-equal world and challenges those who want to support a campaign to help create a more diverse and inclusive future. Awareness alone is not enough to bring about change. There are several ways to get involved.
What can I do to support International Women’s Day 2022?
Everyone can step forward to challenge bias in their community, school or workplace and call out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping when seen in action.
When the event arrives on March 8, the IWD organization will be sharing images and videos of people striking this year’s campaign pose – crossing their arms in an X – to encourage further work in creating an inclusive world.
You can share your picture on social media with the #BreakTheBias hash tag and submit it on the IWD website here.
There are also a number of resources available to help you organize your own event or fundraise for a charity of your choice.
Why is International Women’s Day 2022 celebrated?
It’s estimated that gender parity will not be achieved for almost a century, according to the World Economic Forum.
To that end, there is work that can be done now to secure a brighter and fairer future.
 

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As we step in International Women’s Day Week, Google Doodle marks the beginning of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 22

March 4, 2022

As we step in the week of the International Women’s Day Celebration marked up with the beginning of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 is the twelfth edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, which is being held in New Zealand in March and April 2022.
Hayley Matthews shone with bat and ball as the West Indies began their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 campaign with a nail-biting three-run victory over hosts New Zealand in Tauranga.

Image Credit @ICC
The beautiful Google Doodle marks the beginning of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 spreading across the colors of joy and happiness. Originally the event was scheduled for 6 February to 7 March 2021 but was postponed by one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On 15 December 2021, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the tournament will take place from 4 March to 3 April 2022. New Zealand qualified automatically as hosts, with all other qualification places determined by the ICC WODI Rankings.
ICC Cricket ODI Rankings – Women’s Batting
 
 
Feature Image Courtesy, Google Doodle

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Lockdown Style by Sapanpreet Adlakha

May 30, 2020

A style statement is a way to get more clear on your style.
Your style statment defines your authentic self.
It is a compass for making more powerful choices, a guide for designing a life that reflects your whole being.
An anchor, a symbol, a mantra.
For me It’s dressed every time. And as we’ve been lucky enough to have bright blue skies and sunshine for most of this time in lockdown, I thought why not. Why not dig out my summer dresses.
Because this is me. I wear dresses.
The process of getting dressed for me needs to be joyful. Wearing dresses makes me smile. So, I’m going to keep being me..
Ladies, you should be comfortable in your skin first, Be confident, be sure with whatever you choose to wear.?
Sapanpreet Adlakha
Makeup Lover, Motivational Speaker, Actor & Model
 

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Lockdown Style by Sumi Ahuja

May 27, 2020

“Style is a way to say Who you are without having to Speak” .. well this is absolutely true. Fashion is not what trends, it is Your unique way to carry your outfit with confidence and style. The elan with which you walk in your outfit nails it. Fashion doesn’t create magic, the persona creates it. This is the reason, confident and vivacious people are chosen in couture displays to mark the trend and hence create Fashion.
Sumi Ahuja, 1st runnerup of Mrs.DelhiNCR 2019.

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‘Vasantha’ Spring Summer Collection unveiled by Designer Anuradha Ramam

February 8, 2020

Designer Anuradha Ramam hosted a fashion soiree to unveil ‘ Vasantha’ Spring / Summer 2020-21 Collection at her store in Meher Chand Market. The collection is full of hues with bright colours dancing with bold designs on fluttering cottons. Anuradha Ramam is a designer par excellence, she is also a woman with a strong mind you cannot bend. Completely devoid of any bias of season or colour palletes, she creates her clothes with an unstinting passion for colour and design. Bold. Bright. Beautiful.
She showcased her hand block print, hand embroidered and handcrafted collection that was kept parallel to tastes of the younger generation. Anuradha Ramam’s contemporary yet traditional designs sport the confluence of fusion clothing that has a distinctive flavour, deep sense of aesthetics, attention to detail, unparalleled craftsmanship and an undeniable vibrancy. With variants in sarees, suits, ready-to-wear outfits, rock this spring season with playful colours, bold yet stylish attires.

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Samshék raises awareness on fashion technology

December 25, 2019

Plus size styling event was organized in Samshék store at Seasons Mall Pune on 21.December 2019. Samshék, in collaboration with the plus size women of India community, hosted an event at their tech fashion retail store. It was a styling event for plus size women. The purpose was to create awareness about various body types, how technology can help resolve the biggest pain point of fit in the garment and why digital customization is the next upcoming tech in fashion and retail.
The plus-size fashion tech convention was attended by various plus-size influencers, housewives and women entrepreneurs.

Bakir Manasawala, the store manager explained, “Samshék is a tech fashion brand, and we work on zero waste policy, sustainability and digital customization. We have a concept of 3D body scanner which takes 150 measurements in 5 seconds. We are customizing sizes from XS to 9XL which helps consumers to get the perfect fit according to your body type. Because not everybody fits into the mainstream retail clothing system”.

He spoke about the brand, their concept behind body scanning, digital customisation, their future plans and how Samshék is working towards zero waste policy to make their brand more sustainable and ethical.
It was an evening filled with glamour, technology and fashion styling. Various women of all body shapes and sizes tried virtual customization process to understand what kind of garment will suit their body shape.
In their fashion styling segment, the fashion consultant explained about the body types and what clothes they should wear according to their body type; the gorgeous ladies tried their outfits and appreciated the idea of digital customization. She further explained the concept of power dressing and corporate styling “It’s amazing! It’s like a personalized retail experience especially for women who struggle to find clothing in their size” said one of the plus size women Samiksha Bajaj the Co-Founder of Samshék stated, “Everybody type is unique in its own way and women should love it and feel confident about it. With emerging technologies, 3D body scanning and virtual customization, Samshék makes this possible” Samshék is looking for its expansion in the domestic and international market to spread awareness about the concept of virtual customization and zero waste policy through such events. Their vision is to be at the forefront of fashion technology and sustainability in the coming next 5 years and is planning to open up more tech stores in the coming year ahead.

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Woven Dreams of Assam by Tara Bhuyan

March 3, 2019

The on-ramp Tara Bhuyan Bridal / Cocktail wear Collection for 2019 is a tour de force in Assamese tapestry. Having worked extensively with exotic motifs distinctive with Zaree brocade Tara Bhuyan presented a clothing line for the contemporary women. The evening witnessed the presence of HNI’S and Influencers who congratulated Tara on her fashion debut in India. The Showstopper for the show was Filmmaker Rima Das.
The event took place at The Palms Town and Country Club in Gurugram. “Tara Bhuyan” is a women’s fusion wear brand who works with indigenous products and will soon be a Men’s and Children’s brand. It is owned by Tara Bhuyan LLC.
Tara does not have a technical experience in the field of fashion but her passion to uplift the weavers back home in the remotest village of Assam led her to showcase her dreams in the form of her design sensibilities.
Filmmaker Rima Das said “I would like to congratulate my friend Tara for her endeavour and it’s an honour for me to walk for her on the 1st of March as she showcases her collection Woven dreams of Assam as a part of Bridal and cocktail wear 2019.
I was very excited when Tara came to me to be the showstopper for her maiden show in India, even the outfit which i would be wearing has been chosen by me which would be an evening gown in one of the rarest silk in the world i.e muga silk embellished with Swarovski crystal “
The 2019 collection can be divided into 2 parts
Bridal/Wedding collection: The collection comprised of materials woven on natural color palettes that was tastefully crafted, distinctive with zaree (guna) brocade work with exotic motifs and rich hues of the north east. This unique & exotic collection offers a wonderful mix of traditional and western styles. The intent was to give the collection an exotic & fresh look to wedding wear, so lot of experimentation has been done on textiles to get the right colour and weaves.
Evening wear /Cocktail wear/ Diva collection: This collection is unique and applies to all occasions of a wedding and glamour parties. The collection was all about a beautiful blend of Muga Silk & Earth colour tones with Swaroski crystals, intricate detailing and surreal sequin work to give a rich luminous look.
Designer Tara Bhuyan says “My design ideas starts from the base, I intend to work on the bigger picture by visualising the ramp. Through my designs I want to show the world how with the usage of elegant weaves one makes an indo fusion outfit. My collection captures the essence and ethos of the Assamese tapestry. The sensitivity and the warmth of the craft traditions speak within the weaves of the North East.”

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