The Dais
Blog
The Dais blog is where we write about the infrastructure of representation, who gets a seat, who gets a mic, and what it takes to change that ratio. Essays, interviews, and spotlights on the women building new standards.
The Rulebook No One Wrote Down
Every visible, ambitious Indian woman inherits a rulebook no one hands her directly, be confident but not intimidating, ambitious but not visibly so, vocal but likeable. Here's what it actually costs to break it.
We’re Not Providing Access, We’re Just Performing It
Auleaves founder Priyanka Ajit on menstrual health adoption in India, the difference between performing access and building it, and what no job description in this field ever tells you.
Mindfulness Practices for Urban Professionals in India 2026
Mindfulness is now vital for urban professionals in India. It sharpens focus and reduces stress in an ever-demanding environment. Explore practical approaches and their significant impact on workplace efficiency.
Empowering Women in AI-Driven Healthcare in India: Opportunities and Innovations
Explore opportunities for women in India to lead innovation in AI healthcare. From patient care to medical data analysis, women can transform the future of medicine.
Women Leadership in Corporate India 2026: The Skills, The Systems, and How to Rise Faster
Discover the skills and systems to rise faster in women leadership in corporate India 2026
You Have to Make Yourself Findable
Radhika Sachdev Chandra, Enterprise Sales Director at UiPath leading GenAI and agentic automation sales, speaks on discoverability, storytelling, and building visibility in India's tech industry.
Government Schemes for Women Entrepreneurs in India 2026
Get the latest information on government schemes for women entrepreneurs in India, learn how to register and access funding and support to grow your business
Top 12 Women Marketing and Brand Speakers in India (2026)
Indian women CMOs, brand strategists, and creative leaders available to speak on marketing and branding. Individually vetted by Draupadi on the Dais.
Top 12 Women Podcast Guest Speakers in India (2026)
Indian women who are compelling podcast guests across business, media, culture, and entrepreneurship. Verified professional backgrounds. Curated by Draupadi on the Dais.
Top 10 Women Fintech and Finance Speakers in India (2026)
Top Indian women speakers on fintech, banking, and personal finance. Founders, fund managers, and bank leaders. Individually vetted by Draupadi on the Dais.
Top Women Leadership Speakers in India (2026)
Indian women speakers on leadership, management, and career growth. Former CEOs, bankers, and institutional leaders individually vetted by Draupadi on the Dais.
Top Women Tech and Software Speakers in India (2026)
Indian women from tech and software available to speak at panels and events. Engineers, CTOs, founders, and product leaders. Individually vetted by Draupadi on the Dais.
Top Women Startup Founders Who Speak in India (2026)
Indian women startup founders available to speak on entrepreneurship, building companies, and the funding journey. Individually vetted by Draupadi on the Dais.
Top Women TEDx Speakers in India (2026)
Indian women who have delivered TEDx talks and are available to speak at your next event. Verified for standing, individually vetted. Curated by Draupadi on the Dais.
Top Women D&I Panelists in India (2026)
Verified Indian women speakers for D&I panels, diversity keynotes, and inclusion workshops. Real practitioners, not circuit names. Curated by Draupadi on the Da
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in India 2026: Opportunities, Challenges, and Growth Strategies
Learn how to overcome challenges and access funding as a woman entrepreneur in India, with expert insights and growth strategies
Women Leadership in Corporate India 2026: Breaking Barriers and Building Pathways
Discover the latest trends and insights on women leadership in corporate India 2026, and learn how to break barriers and build pathways to success
Women Entrepreneurship in India 2026: Opportunities and Challenges
Discover the latest trends and opportunities for women entrepreneurs in India, and learn how to overcome challenges in the industry
You Have to Be Willing to Be Found
Shilpa Bhaskar Gole, Founder of NerdyBird Wealth Advisory and Certified Financial Planner, speaks on financial life planning, discoverability, and building systems for scale in India.
Career Restart Program for Women in India 2026: Your Step-by-Step Comeback Plan
Get back to work with confidence, using our expert tips and real-life examples of women who successfully restarted their careers in India
Women Leadership in Corporate India 2026: The Numbers, The Barriers, and Your Path to the Top
Women leadership in corporate India 2026: Learn how to overcome barriers and reach the top with actionable tips and statistics
Being Discovered Isn’t Vanity, It’s Infrastructure
Kritika Khurana, Registered Associate Nutritionist and health coach, speaks on behaviour change, women's health, and non-restrictive approaches to nutrition in India.
True Strategic Foresight Requires Comfort With Isolation
Namrata Dhasmana, Founder of EvoluTioon Strategic Group and Chief Strategist at the Centre of International Futures, speaks on geopolitical risk, strategic foresight, and interdisciplinary intelligence in India.
Ideas Deserve a Platform Alongside Implementation
Preeti Prada Panigrahi, Director of Programs and Partnerships at Socratus Foundation, speaks on building institutional infrastructure across climate governance, urban equity, and systems change in India.