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Welcoming Our Industry Partner: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Welcoming Our Industry Partner: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Some partnerships arrive as announcements. Others arrive as alignment. Welcoming the Confederation of Indian Industry as our Industry Partner for RISE 2026 feels like the latter. It feels considered, intentional, and rooted in something much bigger than a single event. Because when we speak about women stepping into global markets, we are not speaking lightly. We are speaking about navigating systems that have been built over decades, understanding the language of international trade, and finding the confidence to sit at tables where decisions are made. Ambition is not the barrier. Access often is. And this is where CII becomes significant. For over a century, CII has worked…
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SheInspires Global Community Connect – Join Us Online!

SheInspires Global Community Connect – Join Us Online!

We’re delighted to invite you to our very first SheInspires Global Community Connect — a virtual event created especially for our global community of finalists, judges, nominees and sponsors who couldn’t attend the in-person event in June.  Date: Tuesday, 8th July 2025  Time: 3:30 PM (UK time)  Location: Online via Zoom  Free to attend – registration required  Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FBDB With SheInspires now reaching women across 41 countries, this online space offers a chance to:  Connect with others from the global SheInspires network  Understand the SheInspires Awards judging process  Explore what the judging criteria really mean  Ask questions and feel confident about the journey ahead The judging framework…
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10 Minutes to Accelerate Action: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025

10 Minutes to Accelerate Action: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025

Screenshot The day began with a quiet sense of purpose, the kind that builds not in noise, but in anticipation. Across time zones and borders, screens flickered to life as voices from around the world prepared to take the stage—not on a single platform, but on a global stage where geography held no limits and influence knew no boundaries. In the morning session, Louise Walden-Edwards, SheInspires 2024 winner for Women in Fitness & Well-being, took the helm. Her panel was a masterclass in resilience—not just in body, but in mind, in spirit, in the quiet decisions that shape a life of strength.…
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Roundtable Discussion – INDIA GLOBAL FORUM

Roundtable Discussion – INDIA GLOBAL FORUM

Exploring Effective Funding for Women Entrepreneurs; Chaired by Gulnaz Brennan India Global Forum, as part of its 5 day Convention provided the platform to highlight and discuss this important issue. Together, we explored practical strategies and shared experiences on creating a more inclusive and supportive funding ecosystem for women entrepreneurs, aiming to pave the way for a future where gender does not determine access to opportunities. All entrepreneurial journeys are difficult, but how much tougher is it for women in particular? This question formed the heart of the roundtable discussion I had the privilege of chairing, focusing on the challenges…
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SheInspires announces global plans to reach out to more women

SheInspires announces global plans to reach out to more women

The 10th anniversary this year of Bolton-based SheInspires Awards heralds a move into empowering the next generation of women leaders through education. As well as much anticipated leadership courses running online in January and February, awards’ founder Gulnaz Brennan has exciting global plans. “Over the next five years, I want to reach 50,000 women and girls in 50 cities in five countries to empower their lives and communities through quality education,” she said. At home, a partnership with Alliance Learning – a member of the University of Bolton Group – has already resulted in the first online leadership course on January 26…
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I will be part of the HEPC event in Jammu, India

I will be part of the HEPC event in Jammu, India

I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to share that I will be part of the HEPC event in Jammu, India, hosted at the magnificent Kashmir University in Srinagar, flanked by the world famous Dal Lake on its eastern side and Nigeen Lake on the western side. This remarkable opportunity transcends borders and resonates with the spirit of global collaboration. As an overseas participant, I am excited to contribute to the dialogue surrounding cross-border trade, ethical practices, and the global impact of our collective efforts. Amidst the grandeur of this event, which celebrates Indian Handloom exports and showcases the country's rich heritage…
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Bharatnatyam pro Sohini Roychowdhury opens up about her collaboration with Farah Daoud and Kristina Veselinova

Bharatnatyam pro Sohini Roychowdhury opens up about her collaboration with Farah Daoud and Kristina Veselinova

Danseuse and author Sohini Roychowdhury has had a busy calendar. She launched her book and wrapped up a performance in Kolkata where she performed alongside Farah Daoud and Kristina Veselinova, who hail from Iraq and from Bulgaria respectively. CT caught up with the Bharatnatyam pro and her collaborators to talk about their creative journey, their love for the form, their thoughts on Shaktism and more. Excerpts from the interview: Sohini, when did you meet Farah and Kristina?I met Farah in Madrid when I moved to the Spanish capital and started my dance school. I met her at a dance workshop;…
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In the 8th years of #SheInspiresAwards, we are very honoured to welcome our 8th Ambassador Dr. Raza Siddiqui,  one of the most renowned names in the healthcare and hospitality sector in the UAE

In the 8th years of #SheInspiresAwards, we are very honoured to welcome our 8th Ambassador Dr. Raza Siddiqui,  one of the most renowned names in the healthcare and hospitality sector in the UAE

A truly global Indian citizen, Dr. Siddiqui believes that passionate and ethical leadership allows in developing strong organizations that continuously grow and prosper. His expertise spans three decades and he has worked with some of the most prestigious corporate entities and governmental institutions in the UAE as well as in India. Dr. Siddiqui began his career at acclaimed pharmaceutical companies such as Ranbaxy and Lupin laboratory.  Dr. Siddiqui has been in the UAE for over 15 years now, pursuing his ambition of creating a global niche of premium healthcare with premium hospitality.  He heads the Arabian Healthcare Group, a premier…
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