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Time of India
21-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
132 women from Palghar hamlets pick up studies after decades, clear SSC exam
Pune: A modest home in a remote hamlet in Palghar district rang with an excited "aai, tu pass zalis". It was 40-year-old Lata Warangade's daughter declaring that her mother had cleared the SSC exam when the results were announced last Tuesday. Lata's eyes welled up with tears when the sense of accomplishment sank in. "For the past 15 years, I had often wished I had cleared my SSC. I have now crossed a milestone." She had dropped out of school after failing Std IX, got married and settled into a household with many responsibilities. "When I started working as a helper at the local anganwadi, I began to feel the urge to finish SSC," she said. Overcoming resistance from her husband, Lata directly enrolled herself for SSC as an external student through Pratham Foundation , a non-profit organisation, working in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro Charitable Trust under their Second Chance initiative. Her elder daughter stood by her, telling her father, "If aai (mother) wants to study, let her." It wasn't easy. Family responsibilities, work, and years of educational gap were hurdles. But Lata scored 66% and emerged top scorer among 144 candidates from tribal area. Of these, 132 passed. Pushpa Mokashi, 56, the oldest candidate came back from a break from books after 30 years. "I couldn't hold a pen properly at first. I studied late into the night, sometimes past midnight, after finishing chores and looking after my grandchildren," she said. Her 58% is symbolic of resilience. "My sons and grandchildren told everyone that I had passed SSC. I felt I had done something extraordinary," she added. In tribal and hilly Vikramgad, Vanita Bhogade (45) and her daughter Priya Moragha (22) enrolled together. "I was always scared of maths and Hindi, but my daughter helped me," she said. Both balanced farm work and household duties with education. If one missed class, the other would attend and teach what she learned later that night. "My husband is my biggest support. He studied till Std II but he motivated both me and our daughter. When the exam approached, he took charge of some household and farm work and told us to attend classes and revision sessions," Vanita recalled. The days before the results were a storm of nerves and uncertainty. Vanita said, "My son checked the result on his cellphone. I was afraid I would fail," she said. Moments later, her quiet home burst into celebration. A dedicated team of 13 volunteers and teachers from the initiative trekked to hamlets, converted abandoned houses into classrooms, and created a learning environment. They became mentors, motivators, and emotional anchors. Team leader Gopinath Kode said they visited homes, held meetings at MGNREGA sites, and explained the programme to women. "Classes were held in villages for easy access. We motivated them through exam fears and poor family support. We taught in a fun way and added life-skills training. We also gave foundational learning to help them tackle the main lessons," he added. Devidas Kulal, secretary of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, said the NGO's efforts to help women complete their SSC or HSC is heart-warming. "There are many skill development courses after this which can help them get employment. Moreover, an educated woman means an educated family," he added.
Economic Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Bureau brings ex-PayPal, Visa Vanita Pandey as Chief Marketing Officer
Bureau has appointed Vanita Pandey as CMO to spearhead the company's global go-to-market (GTM) engine. Bureau, an identity and risk decisioning platform, has appointed Vanita Pandey as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead the company's global go-to-market (GTM) engine and power its next phase of growth. Vanita will lead the next wave of Bureau's innovation-led marketing—from pioneering AI-driven GTM strategies and executing demand generation engines, to strengthening the company's position as the go-to digital trust partner across both mature and high-growth markets spanning the Americas, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Vanita's appointment follows Bureau's recent Series-B round led by Sorenson Capital and PayPal Ventures, and the addition of Chief Analytics and Risk Officer Venkat Srinivasan — milestones that underscore Bureau's momentum as it expands its global identity and risk decisioning footprint. Vanita brings 15+ years of deep domain expertise at the intersection of digital identity, fraud prevention, and financial services. Previously, she has held senior marketing roles at US-based Arkose Labs, Simility (acquired by PayPal), ThreatMetrix (acquired by LexisNexis), Visa, Capital One, and most recently LATAM-based CAF—where she consistently built impactful marketing programs, drove international expansion, and shaped go-to-market narratives in complex, regulated industries. Vanita's appointment serves a critical purpose in Bureau's mission to become the de facto trust infrastructure for the digital economy. She will closely work with the product and sales teams to improve Bureau's product positioning and develop a thought leadership platform that anticipates market inflection points and emerging risk vectors. Her tightly aligned strategy would be crucial in building compelling narratives that establish Bureau as the preferred identity and risk intelligence partner among fintechs, banks, and digital-native businesses. Bureau's Founder & CEO Ranjan R Reddy said in a statement, 'In a market where trust drives growth, clarity and narrative are strategic advantages. Vanita knows how to turn complex risk and identity challenges into stories that win customers and shape industries. Her leadership will be key as we scale globally and become the first call for companies serious about fighting fraud and managing risk. Her proven ability to build global demand engines from the ground up will be instrumental in the realization of Bureau's vision.'Speaking about joining Bureau, Vanita said, 'What excites me is Bureau's mission-critical approach to scale—driven by the aim to future-proof the digital economy. I look forward to scaling a global brand that doesn't just react to market shifts but operates ahead of them, shaping how businesses worldwide think about identity, risk, and trust.'
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bureau brings ex-PayPal, Visa Vanita Pandey as Chief Marketing Officer
Bureau, an identity and risk decisioning platform, has appointed Vanita Pandey as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead the company's global go-to-market (GTM) engine and power its next phase of growth. Vanita will lead the next wave of Bureau's innovation-led marketing—from pioneering AI-driven GTM strategies and executing demand generation engines, to strengthening the company's position as the go-to digital trust partner across both mature and high-growth markets spanning the Americas, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Vanita's appointment follows Bureau's recent Series-B round led by Sorenson Capital and PayPal Ventures, and the addition of Chief Analytics and Risk Officer Venkat Srinivasan — milestones that underscore Bureau's momentum as it expands its global identity and risk decisioning footprint. Vanita brings 15+ years of deep domain expertise at the intersection of digital identity, fraud prevention , and financial services. Previously, she has held senior marketing roles at US-based Arkose Labs, Simility (acquired by PayPal), ThreatMetrix (acquired by LexisNexis), Visa, Capital One, and most recently LATAM-based CAF—where she consistently built impactful marketing programs, drove international expansion, and shaped go-to-market narratives in complex, regulated industries. Vanita's appointment serves a critical purpose in Bureau's mission to become the de facto trust infrastructure for the digital economy. She will closely work with the product and sales teams to improve Bureau's product positioning and develop a thought leadership platform that anticipates market inflection points and emerging risk vectors. Her tightly aligned strategy would be crucial in building compelling narratives that establish Bureau as the preferred identity and risk intelligence partner among fintechs, banks, and digital-native businesses. Bureau's Founder & CEO Ranjan R Reddy said in a statement, 'In a market where trust drives growth, clarity and narrative are strategic advantages. Vanita knows how to turn complex risk and identity challenges into stories that win customers and shape industries. Her leadership will be key as we scale globally and become the first call for companies serious about fighting fraud and managing risk. Her proven ability to build global demand engines from the ground up will be instrumental in the realization of Bureau's vision.' Speaking about joining Bureau, Vanita said, 'What excites me is Bureau's mission-critical approach to scale—driven by the aim to future-proof the digital economy. I look forward to scaling a global brand that doesn't just react to market shifts but operates ahead of them, shaping how businesses worldwide think about identity, risk, and trust.' Live Events
