Indias example for Todays Woman

India’s example for Today’s Woman     Chanda Kochhar who made it to the top 18th  rank of the FORTUNE Global 50 Most Powerful Women In Business -2014 and being the only Indian lady in the list apart from  U.S based Pepsico’s Indra Nooyi, is a matter of pride for the country and an inspiration to all the women who aspire for greater success in the Corporate leadership. Born on November 17, 1961 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan , her life and career is a wonderful example for today’s woman being the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank, India’s largest private and overall second largest bank in the country. And also awarded with the Padma Bhushan in 2011  and a host of other awards for her contribution in the banking industry. At work: Starting her  career as a Management trainee with ICICI in the year 1984 and has thereon successfully risen through the ranks by efficiently handling multi-dimensional assignments and heading all the major functions in the Bank at various points in her life. The turmoil in the global and domestic financial markets saw Kochhar at the helm of banking operations of ICICI where she  revived the sagging fortunes of the banks  with the strategy of four C’s- capital conservation, cost efficiency, CASA (Current Account Savings Account) and credit quality.  Within a year the bank became India's largest privately owned bank with assets of nearly USD 80 billion and an expanding global reach.  Woman are powerful :A firm believer that the woman force in an organization can grow only through merit, Kochhar leads by example by not expecting any special privileges for the fairer sex .  Optimist :An eternal optimist she does not shriek away from challenges. She believes that new entrants cannot disrupt large banks and that competition provides the best value to consumers.  She has also handled criticism from the predominantly male bastions of the Banking sector for her radical reforms with quiet dignity and only let her work speak for itself. Work Life Balance :A mother of two, Kochhar efficiently juggles her career with family. She never slacks in her 24-hour schedule and utilises her breathing time to go through mails, telephonic conferences or to catch up on sleep.  For decades now, women in our country have been struggling to balance their evolution as mothers, homemakers, dedicated professionals and nation-builders. Chanda Kochhar who is perceived as top corporate honcho, as MD & CEO of India’s largest Private sector bank, ICICI, few would guess that side-by-side; she has also been the most hands-on mother where she has raised two children and her banking responsibilities with ease.  Spending quality time with her family: Her awards make her no different and when it comes to managing her family and children. She continues to manage their routines, even though they are quite grown up. She also supervises what is happening at home. She is tough at work, but she never discusses her work or her problems at home. She has gone through the routines of handling the kids homework and completed their  cut-paste projects till late in the nights and attending their PTA meets. She has also taught her children to be independent and manage their lives on their own to an extant which is a very important for children who have working parents. Loves the Indian way of Life: Indian values and culture have always been deep rooted in Chand Kochhar. She is fond of Indian meals  and you always see her well groomed and immaculately dressed in the sari . Husband Support : She wouldn’t have been where she was without her husband  Deepak Kochhar’s, (a wind energy entrepreneur) support. Growing up in an environment of simplicity and respect for each other has kept them grounded which continues till this day.  Importance for family time: Chanda Says” As a family, we try to spend as much time together as we can, within the constraints of our respective schedules. We travel together on holidays; we do a lot of fun things at home, chat over dinners and coffee and bond over movies. During Aarti’s  and Arjun’s childhood (her son and daughter ), I was doing more of parental duty of supervising them, but today they have grown to be  independent individuals who are capable of taking care of themselves and making choices and decisions  by themselves. She has beautifully combined the conventional act of being a mother at home, and a professional at work -a very important attribute to learn and imbibe for working women in India…          

EARNING HAND

EARNING HAND Should a Woman work? The answer only they know, only they have the right to answer....why should someone else answer on her behalf? If she wants to work and earn a living, its her decision. There are families that need both wife and husband to earn, but there are also families that can survive on a single earning, still the wife works to earn. If she works by interest, the life is happy. However, if she is forced to earn, the family might be happy, what about her? Is anyone thinking of her happiness? She is tired, she is missing her children, if there are no children yet, then she is working with no interest. Once women have children, it becomes very difficult to handle children and job. However, if there is someone to help, she can handle but if there is no one to care for the kids during the day, and mom has to go to job, then both mom and kids suffer. It is a common thing in the society but there is lot of suffering involved. They are the growing years of the children and Dad will anyways miss, Dads may not feel so bad, but for a Mom to miss watching the children grow up, achieve the initial milestones is so tough. Due to better salaries, if they are forced to take up any other jobs than their interested ones, it is so difficult and demotivating to continue. Can't they do something they excel or interested in, if it pays less? As the society shouts, there is a Man to run the family anyways, who holds a higher paying job anyways!!! I feel women should be allowed to make decisions about their career on their own. Whether they want to continue working, take a break when kids are born and when they are growing up, and get back to job if still interested, or pursue a career of interest should be some decisions to be made on their own, instead of the husband or parents deciding or manipulating.   - Prathyusha

Tips to remove stains from cotton fabric

Tips to remove stains from cotton fabric As summers are already here and everyone would love to wear cotton so I decided to first compile few stain removal tips for cotton fabric: 1) To remove coffee or tea stains from the fabric sponge the stain with water as soon as possible and then apply salt over it. Once the stain has dried soak the fabric in cold water for atleast 30 minutes and then wash it as usual. 2) In case of sweat stains rub table salt over it and then let it dry out in the sun. Wash as usual. 3) Ink stains can be removed by applying hairspray or alcohol on it. 4) To remove oil stain rub cornstarch or talcum powder over the stain and let it sit for 20 minutes then brush it off with a soft cloth or brush. 5) Dilute the dishwashing liquid with water and dab the makeup of lipstick stains with this solution. 6) To remove chewing gum from clothes apply ice over it and then scrape it off from the garment. 7) Tea and coffee stains can also be removed by applying glycerine over it. 8) To remove curry stains mix the equal amounts of water and glycerine together and then apply it on the stain from the reverse side. Wash as usual. 9) Apply alcohol with a soft cotton cloth over the grass stains and then wash as usual. 10) To remove wine or fruit stains rub the fresh stains with a mixture of salt and lemon juice. 11) To remove tannin stains wash the garment in hot water but do not use bar soaps as they can make the stains permanent. 12) Rust stains can be removed by applying salt and lemon juice on it. Sprinkle salt and squeeze lemon juice on it. Allow it to dry in the sun and then wash it as usual.

UPPER HAND

UPPER HAND - Prathyusha Talluri   GOD gave us 2 hands, not Upper hand and lower hand...Marriage is a balance, any imbalance would definitely cause problems. In a dominant relationship, either the wife or the Husband might stay calm, but they know they are not happy with the dominant partner. Ofcourse, there are people who dont mind being dominated, their love for the other person is such. It doesnot mean, a partner who dislikes to be dominated is not loving the wife/ husband perfectly.  Times were such in past generations where wives never bothered much if her husband ddn't care for her. There were even wives who dominated badly. I wonder who started it, but there is a fear of being dominated in marriage. Arranged marriages tend to initiate this fear as the partners don't know eachother well. We never know, some Love-marriages change too. But my question is...Why should one dominate, can't there be love and trust ?...We see so many wives complaining even in these times, so many husbands frustrated...their partners don't spare them even in parties and public places, they think it adds weight to their power but that behaviour kills the persons public respect, and the whole family's image.   It is so inconvenient for the friends to continue being with them, for new families to make friends with them, either one should be friends with the pitiful wife or husband, and indirectly the dominant character tries to influence the friends of the wife/husband...and they are left isolated....where are we ending finally? The families ruined, no friendly relationships, no happy discussions, no good memories.......who taught that person to be dominant, where did she/he learn that trait from??!!    

FIRST STEP OF THE SEVEN

FIRST STEP OF THE SEVEN 'Saptapadi'. They say Seven steps but marriage is more than just steps, there are voyages, barriers, distances, and finally a successful journey. Every girl who is happy about her marriage being arranged is not only happy but also tensed. Her life is about to change, she has no clue how much it would change. Everyone around her says, it will change, it will be different, it will be good, she will be happy. However, there is not much time to worry, she has to shop around, get ready...and then finally the Big Day. The first few days are super busy, and once things start to settle down, slowly she realises its a new house, new people, new voices...... The people whom she grew up with are no longer around her, every morning she wakes up, its not her Mom's voice thats heard first. Her Dad's love not easily available, the siblings' hugs are far off.......these are the times when a newly married Girl seeks her Husband's affection, she looks for her maternal family's love in him, she is suddenly very emotional, suddenly there are tears filling her eyes...Some men understand this state of a woman and they try to comfort and soothe, but few don't and can't even understand why a girl cries when she bids farewell to her parents after the wedding. Girls, attention!!! Its not a guy's fault, they need not be blamed for such a non-understanding behaviour. Its just their nature. Even the most loving men, can't sometimes be so sensitive. Please don't judge your man right away. If he can't understand your state of mind, keep quiet, call your parents and tell them you miss them, but don't cry and cry. You don't want to act or demand sympathy from him. don't be so weak....nothing went wrong, you just got married...even your Mom got married few years ago, but she is happy now..your better guide could be your Mom. Some more relief coming your way!!   - Prathyusha

COLOR PSYCHOLOGY

COLOR PSYCHOLOGY Every color has its own personality and also reflects a characteristic. These color concepts are keenly followed in Interior design to make a space turn successfully beautiful. Yellow is often associated with happiness and optimism because it can activate memory, stimulate the nervous system and promote creativity. Pair up yellow with white for a better combination. If a bright yellow isn't your style, try a neutral pale shade. The added bonus: the earthy shade gives the appearance of a larger room. Red immediately evokes a passionate, romantic feel in any room. It can add drama when used generously or just a simple touch can warm up a space. Use small doses of red if you want to spice things up without completely committing to the bold hue. Pink isn't just for little girls' rooms anymore. Pink adds that youthful feel to any space. A deep orange, or terra-cotta shade, is a great option for a home office — it's energizing by day and cozy by night. Go with a lighter shade of orange, such as apricot, if you want a more energetic yet relaxing look. Green reminds us of life and renewal since it's associated with nature. It's one of the most versatile colors — it can be dramatic, refreshing or inviting depending on how you use it. Lighter shades of green, such as sea green and celery green, bring a light and airy look. A light-green shade can add sophistication and crispness in harmony. Any homeowners turn to blue when painting a room because they want a comfortable, inviting feel in their home. For a serene environment, mix a glacier blue with chrome accents. For a completely different mood, choose a darker shade of blue, such as sapphire. This shade will bring a powerful punch to any room, but it isn't for the faint of heart. For a less dramatic approach, bring in touches of yellow. Purple correlates with royalty and creativity, and it can completely refresh your home's interior. If you have a simple space you want to spruce up, try adding multiple shades of purple. Sometimes all you need are accents of color to change the mood of a room,purple pillows to a gray living room bring in an energetic vibe. Designers love to use gray as a backdrop or neutral shade because of its ability to allow other colors to shine. Its sophistication comes off as too serious sometimes. A lighter shade of gray brings a romantic, sophisticated and inviting look. Brown is one of the most comforting colors, so it's a top choice for living rooms and kitchens. The soft brown wood tones for cabinets make a room feel inviting and pleasant. Using brown is a great way to highlight bold colors while anchoring the space.   - Prathyusha

తొలిసారి నేషనల్ పోలీస్ అకాడమీ డైరెక్టర్ గా అరుణా బహుగుణ

తొలిసారి నేషనల్ పోలీస్ అకాడమీ డైరెక్టర్ గా అరుణా బహుగుణ జాతీయ పోలీస్ అకాడమీ డైరెక్టర్ గా తొలిసారి ఓ మహిళా నియమితులయ్యారు. సీనియర్ పోలీస్ అధికారిణి అరుణా బహుగుణను అకాడమీ డైరెక్టర్ గా నియమించి ఉత్తర్వులు జారీ చేసింది రాష్ట్ర ప్రభుత్వం. 65 సంవత్సరాల సుధీర్గ చరిత్ర కలిగిన ఈ అకాడమీకి తొలి మహిళా డైరెక్టర్ గా నియమితులైన అరుణా బహుగుణ 1979 బ్యాచ్ కి చెందిన ఆంధ్ర ప్రదేశ్ కేడర్ ఐపిఏస్ అధికారిణి. పోలీస్ అకాడమీకి ఒక మహిళా డైరెక్టర్ కావడం ఇదే మొట్టమొదటి అవడం విశేషం. 2017 ఫిబ్రవరి వరకు ఆమె ఎన్ పిఏ డైరెక్టర్ గా కొనసాగుతారని కేంద్ర హోంశాఖ ఉత్తర్వుల్లో పేర్కొంది. గతంలో ఆమె ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ లో ఉన్నప్పుడు పోలీస్ గృహ నిర్మాణ సంస్థ చైర్మన్ గా, అగ్నిమాపక శాఖ, జైళ్ళ శాఖ, ప్రింటింగ్ మరియు స్టేషనరి డైరెక్టర్ జనరల్ గా పనిచేసారు. విధి నిర్వహణలో ప్రతిభ కనబరిచినందుకుగాను ఆమెకు 1995 లో భారతీయ పోలీస్ పథకం, 2005 లో రాష్ట్రపతి పోలీస్ పతకాలను అందజేసారు. ఒక మహిళగా అరుణా బహుగుణ సాధించినటువంటి విజయాలను దృష్టిలో పెట్టుకొని... సమాజంలో జరుగుతున్న అఘత్యలకు భయపడకుండా ధైర్యంగా ఏదుర్కోవాలి. మనల్ని మనం తక్కువుగా చూసుకోకుండా ధైర్యంగా ముందుకు వెళ్ళాలి. ఒక మహిళగా పుట్టినందుకు గర్వపడలి. మనం ఒక ఎతైన స్థాయికి వెళ్ళడానికి ఎవరు నిన్ను ప్రోత్సహించకపోతే నిన్ను నువ్వు ప్రోత్సహించుకొని ఒక అరుణా బహుగుణల అవ్వాలి .   -వై .లిల్లీ నిర్మల శాంతి

Is Sleeping with Make up on – A Scare for your Skin??

 Is Sleeping with Makeup on A Scare for your Skin??     Stats say that women sleep with make up on at least twice a week; either are too lazy or tired to remove it before going to bed. Once in a while letting it go is fine, but it should not become a habit. As a known fact make-up makes you look gorgeous, if left overnight it has an adverse opposite effect!  By leaving the make-up overnight, you clog the pores and oil glands of your skin. Due the impact of the make up the pores get stretched besides being blocked. The pore not only aid in sweating, detoxification but also secrete sebum which lubricates, remove dead cells and irritants, and moisturize the skin, as these pores are blocked the sebum collects beneath and result in acne.  Once these pores get stretched under the influence of overnight make-up, it is hard for them to bounce back to their original shape and size. Moreover, we age making it all the more difficult to get back to normal. By skipping the night time face wash, we are also inviting the free radical generation and lead to collagen break down. Collagen is a wonder protein which keeps our skin firm, taut and glowing. All these factors lead to faster aging of the skin!  It’s best to get rid of this habit as soon as possible. To avoid waking up with disastrous skin, you must remove your make-up each night before going to bed. A make-up remover, facial cleanser, cold cream or toner can be used to clean your skin to avoid allergic reactions!   Take Care!! Stay Gorgeous!!   - Sri