Navigating an unconventional career path—three successful Indian women tell all

Going against the current or taking the road less travelled by can be quite daunting. However, when you rise to this challenge, truly amazing things can happen. For inspiration, or #MondayMorningMotivation, we look at three Indian women who picked unconventional careers and beat the odds to find success. These women, part of Levi’s #IShapeMyWorld campaign, tell… Continue reading Navigating an unconventional career path—three successful Indian women tell all

Relationship advice: What to do when you make more money than your husband

Highly driven women have become high earners in the workforce, with reports revealing that 40% of women in the U.S. are taking the lead as primary breadwinners in their households. Sometimes even out-earning their husbands. That’s a fantastic step for womankind, but what about for your marriage? The question almost seems like silly, yet statistics reveal you… Continue reading Relationship advice: What to do when you make more money than your husband

Beyoncé’s father says her music career was boosted by having ‘lighter skin’

Beyoncé’s father has been speaking about how racism is still an issue in the music industry, and why he believes his daughter’s music career has been raised by her being a light skinned black woman. Matthew Knowles — who managed Queen B’s career up until 2011 — was discussing how colourism affects aspiring artists trying to break… Continue reading Beyoncé’s father says her music career was boosted by having ‘lighter skin’

14 signs you’ve found your work wife

1. You both remember EXACTLY when you transitioned from friendly co-workers to work BFFs. One day, you were awkwardly saying hi to each other in the bathroom, the next day, you realized you have ~identical~ tastes in Netflix shows and thus, the seed was planted. 2. Eating lunch together is usually your favorite part of the day. The… Continue reading 14 signs you’ve found your work wife

Google’s new salary estimator will change the way you search for jobs

Whether you’re looking to be a cardiothoracic surgeon, an Air India pilot, a financial advisor or a stylist to the stars, we all want to find a job that will make us leap (or at least roll with slight enthusiasm) out of bed in the morning. However, while a passion for what you do is key… Continue reading Google’s new salary estimator will change the way you search for jobs

11 truly insane jobs you won’t believe people get paid to do

You know how sometimes you go to work and are just like: this is my life? It’s a feeling everyone has experienced at least once—except people who have the jobs listed below. Some folks feel those Saturday vibes every day because work is just that amazing, so time to live vicariously through them while filling out… Continue reading 11 truly insane jobs you won’t believe people get paid to do

Working mums are actually doing the equivalent of two jobs, find study

People say, ‘being a mum is a full-time job’. And now science is backing them up. So you now have incontrovertible reasons for not patronising stay-at-home mums or judging those working mums who hire help. A new study carried out by Welch’s (the juice people, obviously), has revealed some key stats, toting up how long working mothers… Continue reading Working mums are actually doing the equivalent of two jobs, find study

“Science is still a boys’ club”, says ‘NRI of the year’ Dr Shinjini Kundu

On paper, Dr Shinjini Kundu’s achievements seem like an exaggeration. Not only is she one of the world’s youngest Md-PhD scientists, she has developed technology that could possibly diagnose diseases as early as three years before the symptoms manifest in the patient and she actively works towards the inclusion of more women in STEM (Science… Continue reading “Science is still a boys’ club”, says ‘NRI of the year’ Dr Shinjini Kundu

Women are interrupted more and face tougher job interviews than men, study reveals

Interviewing for a new job is no mean feat. Not only do you have to spend the night before researching the ins and outs of the role, choosing an appropriate outfit, and thinking of a valid excuse to pull a sickie in work the next day, you’re then faced with the pressure of appearing calm,… Continue reading Women are interrupted more and face tougher job interviews than men, study reveals

Which lady boss book should be your new career Bible?

Odds are if you’re trying to make the most out of your life and career, you want to seek wisdom from women whose particular brand of success you admire. Lucky for us, many of the most accomplished women in the game have written books about how they got where they wound up. In fact, right… Continue reading Which lady boss book should be your new career Bible?

9 jobs that are now cooler thanks to women on TV

Anybody who has been in the vicinity of a hospital or a courthouse will gladly disenchant you of any notions of Grey’s Anatomy-esque life-saving happening in the corridors of the hospital. TV shows have made being a doctor, or a lawyer who also helps you get away with murder, look so cool that you’d be forgiven… Continue reading 9 jobs that are now cooler thanks to women on TV

Twinkle Khanna to Victoria Beckham, stars who found huge success in alternate careers

You may have a hard time recalling the last movie you’d have seen with Twinkle Khanna in a lead role, but when we think of some of the best writers in the country right now, Khanna’s name is sure to crop up. In the same vein, Victoria Beckham first shot to fame as a member… Continue reading Twinkle Khanna to Victoria Beckham, stars who found huge success in alternate careers

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