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Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh, running a Rs 2,000 cr company, shares 5 things that are killing your career growth
What's stopping you from moving ahead in your career? It might not be a lack of skill or opportunity, but a handful of silent habits that are holding you back. Ghazal Alagh , co-founder of Mamaearth and one of India's most influential entrepreneurs, recently revisited an old list she had scribbled years ago — and what's striking is how relevant it still feels today. Ghazal Alagh is the Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Honasa Consumer Pvt Ltd (parent company of Mamaearth). Her company surpassed Rs 2,000 crore in revenue in FY25. Recently, taking to LinkedIn she shared that ahead of a team offsite, she pulled out those notes and shared five things she made a conscious effort to stop doing. These weren't big, dramatic changes — just simple, everyday habits that often go unnoticed but have a huge impact over time. At the top of the list? Overthinking. According to her, working hard is important, but without balance and clarity, burnout becomes inevitable. She also flagged the fear of failure , a mindset that she claims keeps people from acting on good ideas simply because they feel scary. Another trap: procrastination . Waiting to feel 'ready' can mean never starting at all. A single small step, according to her, is often enough to build momentum. MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Ghazal also touched on the habit of self-doubt . Confidence, she believes, isn't something you're born with — it's something you build like any other skill. And finally, she warns against the habit of saying yes to everything. Instead, she suggests saying yes only to your priorities and learning to say no to anything that pulls you away from them. Internet reacts Many netizens resonated deeply with Ghazal Alagh's post, calling it a timely reminder of how unlearning old habits is just as important as picking up new skills. Several people reflected on how treating confidence as a skill — rather than a gift — has helped them grow. Others shared that learning to say 'no' more intentionally has been a game-changer in their careers. One person pointed out that those who are most successful often make the most mistakes, gaining insight from what didn't work rather than just chasing what did.
India Gazette
19-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
94 students from Jammu and Kashmir reach Delhi after evacuation from Iran confirms J-K CM Omar Abdullah
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday confirmed the arrival of 94 Indian students from Jammu and Kashmir who had been evacuated from Iran had safely reached Delhi. In a post on social media X, the CM wrote that the Government had been making transport arrangements to ensure the smooth journey of the students back to Jammu and Kashmir. '94 of our students evacuated from Iran have safely reached Delhi. The Government is making transport arrangements to ensure their smooth journey home, which will be in place within the next few hours,' the CM's post read. Earlier in the day, a total of 110 Indian nationals were evacuated and flown down to Delhi under Operation Sindhu. The students evacuated from Urmia, Iran, thanked the Government of India. An evacuated student said that the Indian authorities did a good job and all students are being evacuated. He added that the situation in Iran, especially in Tehran, is worsening day by day. 'The situation over there is worsening day by day... The situation is particularly very bad in Tehran. Indian students are all being evacuated from there. We are from Urmia University. Indian authorities are doing a good job. All students are being evacuated and taken to a safe place,' the student told reporters.' We were evacuated from our University and taken to Armenia, after which we were taken to Qatar. From Qatar, we reached India,' he added. Ghazal, a student evacuated from Iran, told ANI, 'We are all very happy that we returned home and the Indian Embassy evacuated us properly. We are very thankful to them... The situation in Urmia, where we lived, was much better than in Tehran.' Recalling the horrors of the conflict, Yasir Gaffar, an India evacuated from Iran, said that they saw the missiles passing by and the loud sounds at night. 'We saw the missiles passing by and the loud sounds at night... I am happy to reach India... I haven't given up on my dreams... When the situation improves, we will return to Iran...' he said. A student evacuated said, 'I am happy that I am back in our country. We didn't see any such thing in Urmia, but in other places across Iran, the situation was bad... The Government of India helped a lot, which is why we are back home.' Mariam Roz, a student evacuated, said that the Indian Embassy prepared for everything, and they did not face any issues. 'The Indian Embassy had already prepared everything for us. We did not face any issues. We are travelling for three days, so we are tired... The situation was not so bad in Urmia when we left. We would see missiles from the windows of our dorm,' Mariam told ANI. Another student said, 'I am a final year MBBS student at Urmia University... We saw drones and missiles. We were scared... We are happy to return to India and are very thankful to the Government of India, especially the Ministry of External Affairs... Our parents were also worried, but now they are happy.' (ANI)
India Gazette
19-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Operation Sindhu: Flight carrying 110 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran lands in Delhi, students thank Indian govt
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Amid conflict between Israel and Iran, a flight carrying 110 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran landed in Delhi under the Operation Sindhu. Students evacuated from Urmia, Iran, thanked the Government of India. An evacuated student said that the Indian authorities did a good job and all students are being evacuated. He added that the situation in Iran, especially in Tehran is worsening day by day. 'The situation over there is worsening day by day... The situation is particularly very bad in Tehran. Indian students are all being evacuated from there. We are from Urmia University. Indian authorities are doing a good job. All students are being evacuated and taken to a safe place,' the student told reporters. 'We were evacuated from our University and taken to Armenia, after which we were taken to Qatar. From Qatar, we reached India,' he added. Ghazal, a student evacuated from Iran, told ANI, 'We are all very happy that we returned home and the Indian Embassy evacuated us properly. We are very thankful to them... The situation in Urmia, where we lived, was much better than in Tehran.' Recalling the horrors of the conflict, Yasir Gaffar, an India evacuated from Iran, said that they saw the missiles passing by and the loud sounds at night. 'We saw the missiles passing by and the loud sounds at night... I am happy to reach India... I haven't given up on my dreams... When the situation improves, we will return to Iran...' he said. A student evacuated said, 'I am happy that I am back in our country. We didn't see any such thing in Urmia, but in other places across Iran, the situation was bad... The Government of India helped a lot, which is why we are back home.' Mariam Roz, a student evacuated, said that the Indian Embassy prepared for everything and they did not face any issues. 'The Indian Embassy had already prepared everything for us. We did not face any issues. We are travelling for three days, so we are tired... The situation was not so bad in Urmia when we left. We would see missiles from the windows of our dorm,' Mariam told ANI. Another student said, 'I am a final year MBBS student at Urmia University... We saw drones and missiles. We were scared... We are happy to return to India and are very thankful to the Government of India, especially the Ministry of External Affairs... Our parents were also worried, but now they are happy.' Student Amaan Azhar criticised the war and said that children are suffering. 'I am very happy. I cannot express in words how happy I am to be finally able to meet my family. The situation in Iran is very bad. The people there are like us; there are small children who are suffering. War is not a good thing. It kills humanity...' he told ANI. The parents of the students who evacuated also rejoiced and expressed gratitude towards the Indian government. The mother of a student evacuated from Iran said, 'I am very happy my daughter has returned home. I want everyone's children to come back. Indian government has managed everything so well that our children did not face any trouble anywhere...' Speaking to ANI, the father of an evacuated student said, 'My son is returning via Armenia, on the special plane sent from India. My son was doing MBBS in Iran. I have come to receive him from Kota, Rajasthan. I am happy that my son is returning home... The Government of India has made good efforts.' He urged the government to also help students stuck in Tehran. He added that his son was in the border area so he has been able to make it out but people stuck in Tehran have not been able to escape the conflict. 'I urge the government to help the students stuck in Tehran. My son was in the border area, and things were not so tense there, and only those living in the border areas have been able to make it out of the country. People stuck in the interior of the country, including in Tehran, have not been able to make it out so far... I want to thank the Indian Embassy in Tehran for their efforts; my son is going to reach here soon,' he told ANI. The Indian government has launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran in view of the deteriorating situation as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, 'India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran. India evacuated 110 students from northern Iran who crossed into Armenia under the supervision of our Missions in Iran and Armenia on 17th June. They departed from Yerevan on a special flight and will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of 19th June 2025. India accords the highest priority to the safety and security of her nationals abroad.' (ANI)
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Business Standard
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Operation Sindhu: 110 Indians evacuated from Iran land safely in Delhi
Indian government has launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran in view of the deteriorating situation as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel ANI Amid conflict between Israel and Iran, a flight carrying 110 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran landed in Delhi under the Operation Sindhu. Students evacuated from Urmia, Iran, thanked the Government of India. An evacuated student said that the Indian authorities did a good job and all students are being evacuated. He added that the situation in Iran, especially in Tehran is worsening day by day. "The situation over there is worsening day by day... The situation is particularly very bad in Tehran. Indian students are all being evacuated from there. We are from Urmia University. Indian authorities are doing a good job. All students are being evacuated and taken to a safe place," the student told reporters. "We were evacuated from our University and taken to Armenia, after which we were taken to Qatar. From Qatar, we reached India," he added. Ghazal, a student evacuated from Iran, told ANI, "We are all very happy that we returned home and the Indian Embassy evacuated us properly. We are very thankful to them... The situation in Urmia, where we lived, was much better than in Tehran." Recalling the horrors of the conflict, Yasir Gaffar, an India evacuated from Iran, said that they saw the missiles passing by and the loud sounds at night. "We saw the missiles passing by and the loud sounds at night... I am happy to reach India... I haven't given up on my dreams... When the situation improves, we will return to Iran..." he said. A student evacuated said, "I am happy that I am back in our country. We didn't see any such thing in Urmia, but in other places across Iran, the situation was bad... The Government of India helped a lot, which is why we are back home." Mariam Roz, a student evacuated, said that the Indian Embassy prepared for everything and they did not face any issues. "The Indian Embassy had already prepared everything for us. We did not face any issues. We are travelling for three days, so we are tired... The situation was not so bad in Urmia when we left. We would see missiles from the windows of our dorm," Mariam told ANI. Another student said, "I am a final year MBBS student at Urmia University... We saw drones and missiles. We were scared... We are happy to return to India and are very thankful to the Government of India, especially the Ministry of External Affairs... Our parents were also worried, but now they are happy." Student Amaan Azhar criticised the war and said that children are suffering. "I am very happy. I cannot express in words how happy I am to be finally able to meet my family. The situation in Iran is very bad. The people there are like us; there are small children who are suffering. War is not a good thing. It kills humanity..." he told ANI. The parents of the students who evacuated also rejoiced and expressed gratitude towards the Indian government. The mother of a student evacuated from Iran said, "I am very happy my daughter has returned home. I want everyone's children to come back. Indian government has managed everything so well that our children did not face any trouble anywhere..." Speaking to ANI, the father of an evacuated student said, "My son is returning via Armenia, on the special plane sent from India. My son was doing MBBS in Iran. I have come to receive him from Kota, Rajasthan. I am happy that my son is returning home... The Government of India has made good efforts." He urged the government to also help students stuck in Tehran. He added that his son was in the border area so he has been able to make it out but people stuck in Tehran have not been able to escape the conflict. "I urge the government to help the students stuck in Tehran. My son was in the border area, and things were not so tense there, and only those living in the border areas have been able to make it out of the country. People stuck in the interior of the country, including in Tehran, have not been able to make it out so far... I want to thank the Indian Embassy in Tehran for their efforts; my son is going to reach here soon," he told ANI. The Indian government has launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran in view of the deteriorating situation as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, "India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran. India evacuated 110 students from northern Iran who crossed into Armenia under the supervision of our Missions in Iran and Armenia on 17th June. They departed from Yerevan on a special flight and will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of 19th June 2025. India accords the highest priority to the safety and security of her nationals abroad. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Khaleej Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
From Madinah to Mumbai: Dubai resident collaborates with Bollywood singer Shaan
Dubai-based poet Amaan Haider Zaidi is the lyricist of Shaan's debut Ghazal album which will be shared with music lovers across digital platforms on the auspicious day of Eid. From reluctantly reciting his Urdu poems for his colleagues on the office bus in the UAE to launching his first ghazal album with celebrated Indian singer Shaan in Mumbai, the incredible turnaround in Amaan Haider Zaidi's life seems like the script of a timeless Bollywood classic. Dubai-based poet Haider, who writes under the pen name Haider Amaan Haider, is the lyricist of Shaan's debut Ghazal album, Ghazal Ho Gayi, which was launched by Saregama, India's oldest music label, at the singer's Mumbai residence on May 4. 'The album has six ghazals and they will be released across digital platforms like YouTube and Spotify tomorrow (May 6),' Haider told the Khaleej Times over the phone from Mumbai. Haider, who is now the head of corporate affairs at VFS Global in Dubai, only discovered his flair for poetry in 2014 after a personal setback. 'I was working for RAK Bank those days. Something happened in my life which hit me so hard that I had to get help from a psychiatrist. There were so many things that came to my mind during that phase and I began to jot down some of my thoughts,' he recalled. Those thoughts soon translated into poetry that first resonated with his former RAK Bank colleagues before capturing the hearts of international cricketers, Indian diplomats in the UAE, acclaimed film director Shekhar Kapoor and Shaan, one of the finest singers in Bollywood music. 'It's amazing how I met Shaan. He came for the Dubai Expo where I was working at the Indian Pavilion. When I was introduced to him, I presented him a copy of my poetry book, Apni Amaan Main Rekhna,' Haider said. About a year later, Shaan called him from Mumbai, asking his permission to take six of his poems from the book for a ghazal album. 'I could not believe Shaan wanted me to be his lyricist. He loved my poems. I think what appealed to him was the simplicity in my writing. You know, Shaan is a very big celebrity in India, but he is also a very simple human being. His voice has taken my poetry to a different level,' Haider said. Having an album launched in Mumbai seems a bit surreal for the 44-year-old Haider, a late bloomer in the world of poetry. 'This is a dream for me. I cannot believe this is happening in my life. But if you ask my friends, I am still the same person who came from a very small village in Uttar Pradesh (India),' he said. 'I think it's all because of the prayers of my parents, my sisters and Allah's blessing.' For a man who has captivated audiences at symposiums in the US, UK, Australia, Kuwait, India, Afghanistan and the UAE, Haider's first experience of reciting his poetry was at the Prohet's Mosque in Madinah. 'I will never forget that day. I was on a pilgrimage and there was an event for Prophet Muhammad's birthday (PBUH), so I got an opportunity to recite my poems,' he said. 'As I said, everything happens for a reason. Now Shaan has turned my poems into Ghazals for his first album in the genre. The six ghazals will be shared with music lovers across digital platforms on the auspicious day of Eid (Friday). It's a big blessing in my life.'
