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Weaving Dreams into Reality…Inspiring Women
ਸੋ ਕਿਉ ਮੰਦਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜਿਤੁ ਜੰਮਹਿ ਰਾਜਾਨ
“So kyon Manda Aakhiye Jit Jamme Rajan”
“Why call ‘her’ inferior? From her, the Kings are born”.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Weaving Dreams into Reality shares the journey of 20 successful and leading women of India who have achieved excellence in their respective fields – education, fashion designing, corporate, social work, medical, hospitality and entrepreneurship.
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Opportunity may not have knocked their doors; they nevertheless snatched and made the best out of what came their way..
When I started writing this book, many questions crossed my mind, as to: Is it really easy for a woman to create a niche for herself in this male dominated world? How did these successful women manage to live their dreams and progress in their careers to maintain the work life balance as well? Did they face any obstacles or challenges in their path to success? If yes, then how did they pursue their dreams? The book brings together 20 women who dreamt and had the courage to accomplish those dreams.
I found that the women whom have I selected for my book, had traveled different paths, but their goal was the same – to Weave their Dreams into Reality.
They have the profiles of educationist, professional, entrepreneur, social activist, ayurveda expert, fashion designer, doctor or grooming expert and many more. No matter the course, there’s always one constant: Each cultivated her own path to success. These women assert that great careers are now seldom passed down or handed over. A woman has to be a gardener, who sees to it that her career is seeded, tended and grown all by herself. When a woman takes her life and career into her own hands, she tends to take the ownership of their achievements and failures. Then there is no looking back and sky is the limit.
I would also like to acknowledge the men too. We all need to accept the fact women don’t become successful alone. They need the support of the men in their lives – as fathers, partners, peers and mentors. Most of the participants in my book give due credit to their fathers the most for the success in their endeavors. Many have also opined that the role of their partner has been no less important in bringing out the best out of these women.
The book shares the childhood experiences of these women, where were they born, to which family background they belong to, their lifestyle then and now, their schooling, and attaining their professional degrees. Was their journey a cakewalk for them or they had to face any problems or challenges in life. How did they overcome those challenges while sticking to their beliefs and philosophies? Did they face any competition, rivalries especially being a woman? Their thoughts on women can be on an equal pedestal with men.
The book seeks to bring about answers to all these questions. The author is a PhD. Doctor in Commerce and Management and at present teaching at in New Delhi. It is hoped that the purpose for which the book has been written and published; i.e. to inspire many lives through the experiences of successful women of India, is fully attained and the heroes of the book also claim many more accolades from those who take inspiration from them.
Launch function of the book
The event was held on 1.9.2017 at Taj Vivanta, Dwarka, New Delhi in the presence of a gallery of distinguished guests and an imposing gathering.
The book is published under the banner of Anhad Publications. Anhad Books has been founded and promoted by an author with the basic motive of providing a platform to the new-upcoming authors who intend to take their ideas and writings to the masses. Besides publishing, Anhad Books also provides related services line editing, proofreading, cover page designing, content writing etc. Anhad Books, having a team of qualified and dedicated professionals also write biographies, memoirs and event books.
The Book carries a special message from Mr Sandeep Marwah, the Founder of Fil City, Noida. Honourable Member of Parliament and senior advocate at Supreme Court of India, Mr K.T.S. Tulsi, was the chief guest of the launch function. Guest of honour was Mrs Kiran Chopra, Punjab Kesri fame was the Guest of honour. She is the chairperson of the JR Media Institute at New Delhi.
Special guests were Mr. Charandeep Singh, who is a banker and an author, having won Sahitya Academy award.and Mr Rajiv Singh, retired IES Officer. They did the honours of launching the book.
The book shares the journey of 20 successful and leading women of India who have achieved excellence in their respective fields. These women include great personalities like Kiran Chopra, Savita Bhatti, Dr. Mridula Tandon, Dr. Meenakshi Malhotra, Dr. Geeta Lathkar, Ms Rima Kohli and many more.
Big Dreams Bigger Achievements…Inspiring Women
Big Dreams Bigger Achievements…Inspiring Women shares the journey of 25 successful and leading women of India who have achieved excellence in their respective fields – Wellness Industry, education, fashion designing, fashion designing, corporate, social work, medical, hospitality and entrepreneurship.
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They women selected for the book have the profiles of educationist, professional, entrepreneur, social activist, wellness Industry, fashion designer, sculptor, artists, calligraphy expert, doctor, astrologer and healer or grooming expert and many more. No matter the course, there’s always one constant: Each cultivated her own path to success. These women assert that great careers are now seldom passed down or handed over. A woman has to be a gardener, who sees to it that her career is seeded, tended and grown all by herself. When a woman takes her life and career into her own hands, she tends to take the ownership of their achievements and failures. Then there is no looking back and sky is the limit.
The book shares the childhood experiences of these women, where were they born, to which family background they belong to, their lifestyle then and now, their schooling, and attaining their professional degrees. Was their journey a cakewalk for them or they had to face any problems or challenges in life.
How did they overcome those challenges while sticking to their beliefs and philosophies? Did they face any competition, rivalries especially being a woman? Their thoughts on women can be on an equal pedestal with men.
Launch function of the book
Big Dreams Bigger Achievements…Inspiring Women was held on 29.9.2018 at India Islamic Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi in the presence of distinguished guests and an imposing gathering.
The book is published under the banner of Anhad Publications. Anhad Books has been founded and promoted by an author with the basic motive of providing a platform to the new-upcoming authors who intend to take their ideas and writings to the masses.
The Foreword of the book has been given by Dr. Sonal Mansingh, Padma Vibhushan , MP – Rajya Sabha. She has been very kind to share words of appreciation for my efforts in writing this book.
“Dr. Gagandeep has beautifully narrated each story — capturing the challenges and wins, the tears and the joys of each incredible woman. I wish to congratulate her for her efforts and would also advise to come up with more such books so that the stories of many more women are highlighted and given due recognition for their contribution to the society. This would also lead to women empowerment. The need of the hour is that the women come forward to not only empower self but others along with them. Then only can we call the society progressive.”
The book also carries a special message from Mrs. Shahnaz Husain and she appreciates the work of the author Dr. Gagandeep Kaur Gulati to have written the book. She also advises in her message, to Dr. Gagandeep to write more such books so that journey of success of more women may be shared with the world.
Mr K.T.S. Tulsi, a Rajya Sabha member and senior advocate at Supreme Court of India was the chief guest of the launch function. The book launch also witnessed the presence of very honourable guests including: Mr KTS Tulsi (Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha and a Senior Advocate in Supreme Court), Mrs Suman Tulsi, Padmashree Mrs Shovana Narayan (Indian Classical Dancer and IAS Retired), Dr. Sandeep Marwah (Founder- Marwah Studio), Ms Rina Dhaka (Bollywood Fashion Designer), Mrs Ratan Kaul (Founder- Public Diplomacy Forum), Ms Sangeeta Gupta (Retired Income Tax Commissioner, Delhi), Ms Nonah Khanna (Super Healer), Lt. Retd. Rita Gangwani (Grooming Expert and mentor of Manushi Chillar), Ms Shivani Singh (Mrs Asia Pacific), Mr S S Dogra (Dwarka Parichay fame), Ms Rupal Dalal (Executive Director- JD Institute of Fashion Designing), Ms Renu Hussian ( Teacher and Poetess, wife of Mr Shahnawaz Hussain).
They did the honours of launching the book.
The book shares the journey of 25 successful and leading women of India who have achieved excellence in their respective fields. These women include: Shahnaz Husain, Shovana Narayan, Ratan Kaul, Rupal Dalal, Deepika Chawla, Nonah Khanna, Shivani Singh, Renu Hussain, Jyoti Singh, Ranveen Anand, Punam Kalra, Ramanjit Alang, Aarti Kapur, Neha Kala, Anu Dheer, Naresh Mudgal, Amrita Kaur, Shilani Sadh, Ritu Bhagat, Rinky Sawhney, Neetu Singhal, Kirti Sachdeva, Anubhooti Bhatnagar, Vineeta Kapoor and Tamanna Singh.
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