Ajuli Tulsyan- 19 Feb 2026 1:05 PM IST
BUILT ON VALUES, DRIVEN BY PURPOSE
Seema Surana’s journey is a testament to the quiet strength of choosing the soul over the spotlight Born into a traditional Jain family in Rajasthan and raised amidst the cultural tapestry of Kathmandu, Seema Surana was shaped early by a philosophy that would define her life—Ahinsa, the practice of non-violence. As a young student with a brilliant mind for biology, she once dreamed of becoming a doctor. Yet destiny had other plans. Faced with the requirement to dissect a frog, she made a...
- Ajuli Tulsyan
- 19 Feb 2026 11:32 AM IST
THE ADVOCATE WHO CHOSE JUSTICE OVER COMFORT
For Ranjana Dixit, the law was never merely a profession — it was a promise to stand beside the unheard For over 23 years, Ranjana has walked the corridors of justice with quiet determination, guided by a simple yet profound inspiration: her father. “My father is my greatest inspiration,” she often reflects — a sentence that carries within it the foundation of her values, discipline and unwavering moral compass. From the outset, the law was not a pursuit of prestige, but of purpose. Drawn...
- Ajuli Tulsyan
- 14 Feb 2026 11:17 AM IST
RISING IN THE LIGHT
Sunitha Peruri’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention and remarkable inner strength Pic credit: Shrikanth Karri Born in Palakollu, West Godavari, and raised in Nalgonda district in a modest middle-class family, she grew up as the eldest daughter—responsibility arriving earlier than readiness. “When the early responsibilities hit me, I was not ready,” she reflects. “I had to overcome the situations, and that made me the woman I am today. I gained from pain.”Sunitha Peruri has built her...
- Ajuli Tulsyan
- 5 Jan 2026 1:42 PM IST
DESIGNING WITH SOUL, LEADING WITH GRACE
Interior designer, entrepreneur, traveller, fitness enthusiast and committed advocate for animal welfare, Ratna Kalluri stands out as a woman who designs not just spaces, but lives—thoughtfully, consciously, and with enduring purpose A belief rooted in meaning With over a decade in interior design, Ratna’s journey has been shaped by an inner belief that goes beyond trends or timelines. For her, design has always been deeply personal. "My anchoring belief has always been that design is a...
- Ajuli Tulsyan
- 1 Jan 2026 12:43 PM IST
HEALING BEYOND TECHNIQUE
With over two decades devoted to therapeutic care, Madhuri Challagolla—Founder of Healing Hands—embodies a vision where science, intuition and compassion converge From Beauty to Therapeutic Healing Madhuri Challagolla’s journey into the healing arts did not begin in a clinic, but in the world of beauty and wellness. Trained as a beautician, she practised massage therapy with a basic foundation, yet her instinct always leaned towards nature-led remedies rather than chemical interventions....
- Ajuli Tulsyan
- 23 Dec 2025 2:26 PM IST
SANGEETA YADAV: RISING THROUGH THE CRACKS
Some journeys are not chosen; they are survived, transformed, and ultimately offered back to the world as light for others When Survival Became a Decision In 2012, life took an unexpected and devastating turn with a cancer diagnosis and fragile odds of survival. What followed was not surrender, but a fierce inner resolve shaped by love and responsibility. “There was only one thought in my mind,” she reflects. “If I had to go, I would go down fighting — and I had to fight for my son. He was...
- Ajuli Tulsyan
- 19 Dec 2025 11:40 AM IST
DREAMS BEYOND BOUNDARIES
From a small, obscure town to a life shaped by books, borders and belief, Geeta Canpadee’s journey is a testament to resilience, curiosity and quiet courage Geeta Canpadee A Childhood Where Curiosity Replaced Convenience Growing up in Koppal, a small town in Northern Karnataka in the 1970s, Geeta Canpadee’s early world was shaped by scarcity—of resources, access and opportunity. “I grew up in Koppal… hardly visible on India’s map,” she recalls. Her school was the town’s very first...
- Ajuli Tulsyan
- 16 Dec 2025 1:18 PM IST
MEGHANA NARSIMHA: A WOMAN OF IMPACT
From boardrooms to grassroots initiatives, her work reflects a commitment to building enterprises that prioritise values, responsibility and long-term societal good Meghana Narsimha In a professional landscape often driven by speed, scale and short-term gains, Meghana Narsimha stands apart as a leader who measures success through impact, integrity and people-centric growth. Working across human resources, manufacturing and large-scale social initiatives, her journey reflects a consistent...
- Ajuli Tulsyan
- 8 Dec 2025 12:31 PM IST
ROOTED IN VALUES, RISING WITH VISION
Two seasoned educators, Dr Shazia Ali and Rohini Rajput, come together with one shared mission — to nurture confident, compassionate children by blending timeless values with thoughtful modern learning L to R: Rohini Rajput, Dr Shazia Ali In an era where early education is often reduced to milestones and metrics, Dr Shazia Ali and Rohini Rajput stand apart. With over five decades of combined experience, they lead Nature Kidz Academy not merely as administrators, but as custodians of childhood...
- Ajuli Tulsyan
- 8 Dec 2025 11:52 AM IST
FROM THE SEA TO SUSTAINABILITY
Rooted in tradition and guided by purpose, Srilatha Vegi is redefining everyday wellness through purity, patience and an unshakeable belief in mindful living Srilatha Vegi Srilatha Vegi’s story is not one of overnight success, but of quiet conviction — built steadily from childhood memories, professional discipline and a deep respect for nature. Founder of Paripurni Organic Products Pvt Ltd, a cold-pressed oils manufacturing brand, Srilatha has carved a distinctive space in India’s...