#RealGirlsRock: In Conversation With National Swimming Champion Aditi Dhumatkar

This is a special, special post. Not only does Aditi happen to be someone I casually know IRL (she’s my close friend Om’s younger sister) but she’s also just casually a trailblazer – an accomplished athlete completely focused on bringing glory to the nation. I’ve seen her chill at home with no airs displaying a rather wacky sense of humour that she and her siblings are known for and I’ve also seen her athletic pursuits make national headlines (Big Deal Alert!) I’ve marvelled at her discipline and thought it quite apt to cover this international level swimmer, national gold medalist and national record holder on my blog under this wonderful section called #RealGirlsRock where I feature the brave and bold women who inspire me. She’s currently training for the trials of the Asian Games coming up in June, but she let me pick her beautiful mind for a little bit. Needless to say, the interview went swimmingly. Read on 🙂

Aditi Dhumatkar

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#RealGirlsRock: In conversation with Bombay Bellyrina Chitra Jidesh

We are so fascinated and awed at the fact that you’re a professional belly dancer! Tell us a little more about this… You know how people say that the best things often happen by chance (or is that just me?)? My journey has been one of those cases. I was dragged, near kicking & screaming, … Read more

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An Open Letter To All Indian Women

Women’s Day, huh? I think I have begun to detest this day. I’m not usually a Debbie Downer and I hate it when people don’t celebrate these special days and occasions. In fact, the cynics around me annoy me to no end. But somehow, my mind can’t stop feeling like it’s all just a farce. Not … Read more

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