Woman? W-detailed? Weak? Well not anymore!
India, the country where the very essence of being a woman meant living in the shadow of men, with men being their father, brother or husband. However, now the scene is different and better; Pathways have been made for women in the field of science, technology and entrepreneurship, by women themselves.
They are writing new chapters, each one better than the last. We are no longer the submissive ladies chained in patriarchal customs, we are busy developing ourselves, becoming masters in everything we do.
‘Purnima’, I would like to call these women. Purnima in Hindi means full moon and full moon describes the beauty, grace and loveliness that flows after completing a full circle. Over the years, we have conquered our fears and overcome the traditions that said we should stay home and cook. Time for a reality check and also to delve into the details of the “Self-made Purnimas from India”. These three women, mentioned below, are the ones who understood that being a woman is a sign of strength and chose to outshine men, which is why they are called the best entrepreneurs in India.
- Richa Kar – Comfortable yet sensual lingerie would not have been available online in India if Richa hadn’t thought of this great idea of selling lingerie online. Her store, Zivame, is one of the best online lingerie stores, making her the best-known and self-taught entrepreneur in India. She understands that what women need is a comfortable and sensual feeling and has all her focus on leadership. Without a doubt, Richa is India’s greatest Purnima, shining in her own way.
- Falguni Nayar – Nykaa CEO Falguni Nayar is the amazing woman behind the Indian makeup sensation. Nykaa, a store that sells tip-to-toe makeup accessories, is her endeavor to bring a beautiful perspective to women, a feeling unto herself. Falguni Nayar recognized the makeup needs of women and provided everything under one name. She is definitely a star and we should applaud her for her amazing work.
- Suchi Mukherjee – A fan of fashion, Suchi chose to bring women a fabulous collection of clothing that has been optimized for understated and glamorous occasions. Presenting a fantastic clothing line under the Limeroad name, this woman has gifted the best collection to Indian women who have a special affinity for fashion.
All of these women, including a few more, are creating milestones in their respective fields and their success is a reminder to all those who are still struggling that there is nothing that can stop you if you are working to be successful and independent.
I remember another amazing woman, Indra Nooyi, the lady who said: “We’ve been in this revolution for decades. First it was just getting into this boys club … We made our way into this revolution in the workplace, then we needed pay parity. Not there yet, we’re still fighting for it. We have to be treated equally. We need to be treated as equals. I hate being called ‘honey’ and ‘honey’ and ‘babe’. That has to change. “
Are we causing any change? Well, certainly!
