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2 days ago
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- News18
Independence Day Special: Meet The Fauji Wives Breaking Barriers And Paving Their Own Path
1/7 3/7 Capt (Dr.) Sunaina Singh 's life reads like a tribute to service—in and out of uniform. A former Indian Army officer from the Intelligence Corps, she now serves as an Assistant Professor at Kamla Nehru College, Delhi University, and continues to dedicate herself to nation-building in her own unique way. A proud Army wife, committed academician, and mentor, her grassroots work includes free guidance to children of martyrs, mental health and parenting sessions for Army families, and initiatives to improve their 'happiness quotient.' Her initiative Mission Join Indian Army has guided countless defence aspirants, especially from rural and underprivileged backgrounds, in developing officer-like qualities and a growth mindset. (Image: Capt (Dr.) Sunaina Singh) Mohini Daljeet Singh started her social service journey by volunteering as a student with Mother Teresa's Home Prem Niwas, in Lucknow, where she learnt her lessons of compassion and selfless social giving. An Army daughter and Army wife, she has spent more than three decades on 'hands-on' social and welfare work to benefit army families in the health, education and personal counselling areas. As founder CEO of Max India Foundation, Mohini has worked for the underprivileged on the health platform benefitting 26 lakh beneficiaries at 704 locations and partnering with 410 NGOs. (Image: Mohini Daljeet Singh) Pooja Chowdhary is a leading voice in development communications, currently serving as the Communications Head at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in India. She has used the power of storytelling to bridge the gap between policy and people—turning complex technical work into compelling, people-centric narratives that influence change on the ground. A recipient of the prestigious 2021 Chevening Scholarship conferred by the UK Government, Pooja leads multi-stakeholder communication strategies rooted in dignity, equity, and sustainability, while mentoring the next generation of ethical communicators. In 2015, she made history as one of the first Assamese women to scale the Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield in the world. (Image: Pooja Chowdhary) Chandni Bhardwaj, a self-confessed Army brat, now married to the olive green, serves as the Vice President, Senior Regional Head Private Banking Group, at HDFC Bank. Chandni has held several prestigious positions at leading banks of the country, inlcuding Citibank and Kotak Bank previously. A leading banking professional, she was a University Gold Medalist in Economic Honors. From handling wealth for UNHI clients to supporting the fight on crimes against women, she is truly an inspiring trailblazer. (Image: Chandni Bhardwaj) Harpriya Bains is a mom-turned-comedian, challenging stereotypes with her hilarious take on housewives and societal expectations. Through her comedy, she highlights the absurdity of Indian patriarchy and the pressures faced by women in desi households. Her comedy is inspired by the daily life of mothers and wives. Starting her comedy career at the age of 40, Harpriya's 'Carry on Mummy' solo stand-up show has been a big hit on social media, garnering over 1.5 million views on YouTube alone. A TEDx speaker, Harpriya also has had the opportunity to do gratifying voluntary work for the Army Wives Welfare Association. (Image: Harpriya Bains)
India Today
03-07-2025
- Science
- India Today
DU's rock art researcher now World Archaeologists' congress secretary
Sudeshna Biswas, a PhD scholar from Delhi University, has been elected as the Secretary of the World Archaeological Congress (WAC) -- a major international organisation in the field of archaeology. This historic achievement took place during the 10th WAC Congress held last week in Darwin, is the first time an Indian has held an executive position within the WAC Council. Remarkably, Sudeshna is also among the youngest women to assume this distinguished is currently pursuing her PhD in the Department of Anthropology at DU, where her research focuses on rock art in Central India. Using both ethno-archaeology and cognitive anthropology, her work explores the deeper meaning and context of ancient art found in rock has spent time working closely with tribal communities living near archaeological says these communities hold valuable knowledge about the history and meaning of the rock art. 'I believe they are an important part of our heritage stories,' she from her research, Sudeshna has also served as the Co-Chair of the WAC-10 Student Committee, where she worked with students from around the world to promote inclusive participation in is also a University Gold Medalist and is currently supported by a Senior Research Fellowship from the University Grants Commission (UGC).advertisementShe attended her first WAC meeting at the 9th Congress in Prague in 2022 as a participant and later chaired the WAC-10 Student leadership was instrumental in raising over AUD 37,000 to assist women from low exchange rate countries including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, India, Chile, Argentina, and Morocco to attend the Darwin on the recommendation of the WAC-10 organisers, Sudeshna stood out among four candidates from India and South election involved voting by representatives from 60 Secretary, she will manage key executive and secretarial functions, support strategic governance, and promote WAC's values emphasising ethical archaeology and inclusive participation the Congress, Sudeshna co-convened a session on 'Rock Art in the 21st Century' alongside Prof. Manoj Kumar Singh and Professor Luiz Oosterbeek from presented two significant papers on the rock art of Gopisur-Satkunda in Madhya Pradesh, exploring its anthropological her gratitude, Sudeshna said, 'I am deeply honoured to serve as WAC Secretary. Despite being the youngest candidate and facing criticism, the support from global scholars strengthened my resolve. I am committed to fostering student involvement, equitable global dialogue, and empowering under-represented communities in archaeology, especially women. Leadership transcends age; it is about dedication to the cause.'FOCUS ON ROCK ART AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGEadvertisementHer research focusses on rock art studies in Central India, with a particular interest in how local communities interpret and interact with ancient symbols and art work draws from both ethnoarchaeology and archaeological anthropology, offering a bridge between material culture and living from her research in archaeology, Sudeshna also works in areas such as tribal studies, socio-cultural anthropology, qualitative methods, and heritage approach blends fieldwork with a study of traditional knowledge systems, especially those relating to rock art and its meaning for indigenous communities.A University Gold Medalist, Sudeshna is among a growing number of Indian researchers contributing to global conversations around heritage and election to the WAC Secretariat may also open doors for greater collaboration between Indian institutions and global archaeological networks.- Ends
Hans India
09-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Sagayaraj new principal of Loyola Public School
Guntur: Loyola Public School, Nallapadu, welcomed its new Principal Fr Dr M Sagayaraj, in a formal ceremony attended by Fr Dr Pothy Antony Reddy, Rector, and Fr P Sresh Kumar, the outgoing Principal. Fr Sagayaraj brings over three decades of rich experience in education and leadership. He has served as the longest Correspondent of Andhra Loyola College and has held key roles including Principal of Loyola College, Karimnagar, and Senate Member of Satavahana University. With three postgraduate degrees and a doctorate in Education, he is a University Gold Medalist and a noted academician, speaker, and researcher. Currently the Regional Secretary for the Telugu Catholic Bishops Conference (TCBC) Education Commission, Fr Sagayaraj has led numerous seminars on education, ethics, and child protection. His appointment is expected to further Loyola Public School's commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, according to a press release.
