ASPIRING ACHIEVERS (VOLUME I)

Aspiring Achievers MAR-APR 2023

CELEBRATING WOMANHOOD!

OUTSTANDING OSCAR

RRR NAATU NAATU

DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM

NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

DENSIS

A MUST READ BOOK TRINA KANUNGO

THE YOGA ENTHUSIAST

THE WONDER WOMAN

SHIPRA SHARMA EDITION 1

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EDITOR'S NOTE A B O U T

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We believe in embracing Womanhood and we believe that Women have the courage and patience to uplift the Women Community.

The new editions of Aspiring Achievers is all about celebrating Womanhood!

We have Shipra Sharma -The Wonder Woman as our Glorious Cover Star.

In the must read book section -"Densis" is an truly informative read for all the readers!

Yoga keeps us healthy, featuring Trina Kanungo - The Yoga Enthusiast.

Team PWP, Congratulates the Winners of APJ Abdul Kalam - National Excellence Award.

India Won it's Oscar with Honor and pride. Cheers & Kudos to Naatu Naatu!

Dr. Priyasi Das FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

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CONTENTS MAR-APR 2023

VOLUME I 7-9 Trina Kanungo The Yoga Enthusiast

10 Outstanding Oscar RRR - Naatu Naatu

11 DENSIS A Must Read Book

1 - 6 Shipra Sharma The Wonder Woman

COVER STAR

DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM

National Excellence Award

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Shipra Sharma THE WONDER WOMAN

INTRODUCTION

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After doing my Masters in Business in Durham (United Kingdom) and juggling technology for most of my life I decided to manage projects that make things happen. I work as a program manager managing a string of IT projects infusing technology in different walks of life.

“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams”.

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Conversation with Shipra

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1. What does Women Empowerment means to you?

To believe in myself is the first step towards empowering my abilities, bringing my dreams to life, and giving my 100 percent towards achieving it.

In general, women need to start believing in themselves to an extent they are ready to break the glass ceiling of whatever they have heard, seen, or experienced in their lives.

Empowerment might mean different to each one of us.

The power to make that choice and take responsibility for it no matter what comes your way is being empowered in my opinion.

Not to forget, being a woman and supporting women is equally important be it in your family household, workplace, friends or anywhere for empowerment to shine in its true sense.

2. Who is your inspiration?

Oprah Winfrey is my all time role model as I'm always in awe of how she transformed herself despite her adversities to become one of the most popular talk show host and is even a producer, actress, author, and a philanthropist.

In my view she is one of the best examples of women empowerment. Fighting against all odds be it born into poverty or molested during childhood, she stood against all odds to be where she is today.

She is a perfect example of it doesn't really matter from where you come, all that matters is where you are going.

I love one of her quotes ' The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams'.

3. If you could change one thing in the World, what would that be?

I would want to change the concept of having different religions and only have humanity as one religion that should be followed by the entire world as I believe the world’s conflicts, wars, and other upheavals stem from intolerance towards each other’s religion.

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4. Your view on Gender Equality?

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In my view for any country to progress and for humanity to sustain there should be no bias towards any gender. Each gender should have equal opportunities in life and should get credit based on their hard work and ability.

5. How are you feeling being the Cover Star of Aspiring Achievers?

I feel blessed and thankful to PWP to provide me this platform of becoming the cover star of the prestigious Aspiring Achievers magazine. I hope my journey resonates with the readers and inspires them to believe in themselves and fulfil their dreams.

6. You have bagged so many Awards as your achievements, which one is the best achievement according to you till date?

I consider the opportunity to inspire others to be the best version of themselves as one of the most positive outcomes that have happened because of the prestigious awards and recognitions I’ve got till date. For me every award I’ve got and every achievement I’ve experienced is priceless.

7. How does being a Pageant Title holder feels like?

Each woman should feel like a queen, like a boss of her own life but having won the title of Mrs India International Queen First Runner-up has instilled that feeling in me which has helped me grow be it in terms of developing my overall personality, my confidence, and my outlook towards life.

8. What is your future career plan?

I work as a Program Manager in IT and will continue my career path in that direction. Besides that, being Mrs India International Queen First Runner-up has opened several other avenues for me in terms of featuring in events including music festivals and dance competitions, being invited as a judge for this season of the pageant, have featured in music videos and have done write-ups penning down my journey from a shy introvert woman to a world full of possibilities.

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9. You received your Honorary Doctorate recently. How do you feel about that?

I would forever be thankful to PWP to recommend my name for Honorary Doctorate that I recently received from the prestigious ‘Grace Ladies Global Academy’ in Women Empowerment & Inspiration. I feel on the top of the world to be recognized in this category as the topic of women empowerment is very close to my heart and if I’m able to inspire even one woman to believe in herself and break the glass ceiling and have the courage to dream, to give her 100 percent effort to achieve it I would feel I’m going in the right direction.

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10. What has been the most positive incident of your life?

The birth of my son nearly 3.5 years back is the most beautiful gift of my life which has taught me a lot in a positive way.

Participating in Mrs India International Queen has changed my life for all the right reasons. I had dreamt as a little girl standing in front of the mirror pretending to have won the crown and giving my winning speech. I could never imagine this dream of mine coming true by winning the first runner-up title. I feel truly blessed to have experienced this which has opened the flood gates to the fact that nothing is impossible and if I can do it so can anyone else.

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Trina Kanungo THE YOGA ENTHUSIAST

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Introduction

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Being a small town girl , (hailing from Hindmotor , Hooghly district , West Bengal), Trina has always learnt to optimize her necessities . She led a simple life, devoid of any luxuries. Her father is a retired banker and her mother is a home maker. Her mother was a gymnastic enthusiast, and her sole inspiration in pursuing Yoga on a serious note. She did her graduation with an honours in Mathematics , from Lady Brabourne College , Kolkata, and her Masters in Mathematics and Computing from IIT-ISM Dhanbad. She joined Indian Bank as Probationary Officer in April 2017 , later she resigned and joined ECGC Ltd. Formerly Export Credit Guarantee Corporation Of India Ltd.), under the Ministry Of Commerce, Government of India.

Currently she is posted as an Assistant Manager in the HR Department , Head Office, Mumbai.

She has trained herself in Indian Classical Yoga in her school days under the watchful supervision of Shri Tapas Karmakar ( M.Sc. Physical Education, Jadavpur University). She has won numerous awards in Yoga since her University days, she has also achieved Honorary Doctorate award in Peace and Meditation from Grace Ladies Global Academy on 9th of July 2022.

As she belongs to a conventional joint family, her initial days in Mumbai was not a cakewalk. She could not cope with the fast life of the busiest city indeed. At this juncture she started hovering through her childhood passion of writing poems , painting and practicing Yoga. She rejuvenated her old habits and during Pandemic situation from 2020 , she explored these activities in full swing!

She had conducted numerous voluntary sessions on Yoga, Meditation poses , Pranayama and Surya namaskar in her local society and office arena. She has also led her office team in the grand celebration of International Yoga Day on 21st of June 2022 , in the Marine Drive , Mumbai, under the Department of AAYUSH , Govt Of India.

Coffee & Conversation: 1. What does Women Empowerment means to you?

Women Empowerment for me is the zeal with which any lady chases her dreams and turns it to a reality. A woman who is selling vegetables , or a woman who is an Air force pilot, holds the same significance , because of both of them are living their lives through their daily struggles and not just uttering slogans for feminism and women empowerment!

2. Who is your inspiration?

My mother is my inspiration in every sphere, be it my education or be it my Yoga regime.

She has always guided me to face problems directly and fight it to get a solution. She was a gymnastic enthusiast in her childhood days. So she understands very well the significance of staying fit for every girl.

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3. If you could change one thing in the World, what would that be?

When I used to learn yoga from my mentor Shri Tapas Karmakar, I had the privilege to come across the special children , whom we designate as physically and/or mentally challenged people in our so called “ sophisticated society”. I was fortunate to witness their high level of flexibility and finesse in performing advance level Yoga. If I had a chance to change anything in this world, I would wish that the Almighty God should cure them from all their ailments. We, the so called “normal human beings” can never reach their level of perfection! They are so talented indeed! God is seriously rude to them . I salute to their parents, who are struggling daily, with them and their upbringing.

4. How can Yoga help us in being flexible & healthy?

Yoga has nothing to do with any serios definition. Whatever is routine for us, it is Yoga! Activities like walking , running, brainstorming (which needs you to focus and concentrate), cycling , etc, every active jobs is what we define as Yoga. Apart from performing classical Yoga poses , if one is involved in all these regular activities, you are actually living a health regime and getting disciplined each new day. Especially for senior citizens who are reccurently having arthritis problems need to follow strict Yoga regimes to keep themselves healthy. Even young generations who are in service, need to follow at least 30 minutes of regular exercises , Yoga and meditation regimes to enable them to cope with the hardships of the rat race in the current society.

5. According to you which is the best Yoga Pose for beginners?

Depending on age, I would bifurcate. If a person is a youngster, I would suggest he/she should begin with the easiest but the very significant “Surya Namaskar” pose. In case the person is aged above 45 years, I would suggest that he/she should begin with meditation regime in plain Padmasana or Bajrasana Pose. Gradually we may proceed with further improvement of poses, depending on their level of flexibility and muscle strengths.

6. You received your Honorary Doctorate recently. How do you feel about that?

This was indeed the biggest gala event of my life . I sincerely thanks the Grace Ladies Global Academy mentor team, the Priya’s Wisdom Publication team, and most importantly Priyasi Madam for giving me this rare opportunity at this global level. It is indeed a matter of huge recognition for me. Yoga therapy is the most neglected part in our Treatment Industry. But , Yoga and Meditation therapy can be the biggest source of alternative medicines , if practiced under correct and expert supervision. This honorary Doctorate degree will definitely help me in spreading the awareness regarding Yoga and Meditation therapy among the society. I will try my level best to conduct Yoga sessions in every sphere possible.

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The song "Naatu Naatu" from the hit Telugu-language film RRR has made history by becoming the first Indian film song to win an Oscar.

The blockbuster track won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards, beating heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

Its catchy tempo and choreography has captivated audiences around the world.

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DENSISA MUST READ BOOK DENSIS (Dengue + Sepsis). This is an informative book based on reality. It is a common saying that "Health is wealth", but people are least bothered about this kind of wealth and often ignore it while pursuing their dreams and chasing to fetch the social standards. People get diagnosed with various medical conditions and everyone needs to understand the importance of health care. This book explains the importance of patience, strength, power & hope. This book is based on two severe medical conditions and explains the survival phase of the author.

While going through the author's journey, you will get to know how important it is to remain healthy along with the advice that regular health checkup is necessary and one must never neglect health related problems. Having good health should be one's priority. The book cover portrays the aura of life with flowers and the divine lady shows that the soul is immortal which is filled with divinity.

ABOUT THEAUTHOR

AUTHOR

Dr. Priyasi Das belongs to the City of Joy Kolkata. She is an Award-Winning - Best-Selling Author, Engineer, Doctorate in Literature, National, World, and Global Record Holder via India Book of Records, Vajra World Records, Global Records & Research Foundation, Grace Ladies Global Book of Records. She is a Professional Certified Expert in Literature from the GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERT FORUM of Professional Skill Development Hub Singapore. She is also a National Award Winner by Swami Vivekananda Excellence Award.

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DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

HONORABLE AWARDEES

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