Shradha Sharma

Bangalore

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at YourStory

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“Pehchaan The Street School, the Beth March of Our World”

1 week ago | medium.com | Shradha Sharma

If Pehchaan The Street School were human, I would declare that it is Beth March. Nurturing and kind, Beth March is the kind of individual you’d want to hug since she gives off warmth even when you are in awkward places. Among all the March sisters, I can confidently say Beth is the most self-contained because she prefers to keep in the shadows while getting plenty of ‘meaningful’ and ‘important’ work done. She does not want attention like others do.
Metagenomic Profiling of Drinking Water Microbiomes: Insights into Microbial Diversity and Antimicrobial Resistance

Feb 7, 2025 | biorxiv.org | Shradha Sharma |Vikas Kumar |Kaomud Tyagi |Barathi Lenin

AbstractMonitoring microbial components in drinking water is as essential as tracking its chemical composition. While traditional culture-based methods can offer valuable insights into the morphology, behavior, and phenotype of organisms, their scope is limited to culturable species. With the advent of high-throughput sequencing, we can now detect a wider range of microbes in any ecosystem, gaining deeper insights into their functional potential and metabolic capabilities more efficiently.
“The conflict of free will: Nietzsche’s views on will and fate”

Jan 7, 2025 | medium.com | Shradha Sharma

Shradha Sharma·Follow3 min read·--I am often stuck between what I want to be and what I’ve been. When I decide to read a book or journal my thoughts, am I truly choosing- or has my brain already decided for me? Free will. Everything you do, you choose to do. From getting out of bed in the morning, walking to school instead of taking the bus to choosing what you will eat or drink, are all examples of you expressing your free will.
Inception to IPO and building institutions: The Swiggy story

Nov 13, 2024 | yourstory.com | Shradha Sharma

As Swiggy's market capitalisation touched $12.3 billion (approximately Rs 1.03 lakh crore) on debut in India’s public markets, Group CEO and Founder Sriharsha Majety said that the on-demand food delivery platform was looking to build more pioneering products for the Indian consumers in the coming decades.
The Indian dream:Vananam Building a conglomerate rooted in Bharat

Aug 2, 2024 | yourstory.com | Shradha Sharma

Key TakeawaysVananam prioritises building a distinctly Indian conglomerate, focusing on scalable Indian businesses with strong growth potential in the coming years. The co-founders' upbringing instilled a core set of values that contribute to Vananam's success, including a strong work ethic, a focus on education, and a respect for financial responsibility.
Bihar’s industries are going to go supernova. But how?

Jul 5, 2024 | yourstory.com | Shradha Sharma

Key TakeawaysNitish Mishra, the minister for industries and tourism in Bihar, is optimistic about the state’s industrial outlook. He believes that there is a renewed demand for industrial expansion in Bihar. From FMCG to cement, and IT, several new factories and projects are being set up in the state. He thinks that private capital is essential for improving the industrial output of the state. Large companies are betting on Bihar.
Enlightened boardrooms: Why business leaders need to embrace empathy

May 12, 2024 | yourstory.com | Shradha Sharma

Key Takeaways Rising levels of burnout among Indian employees call for greater emphasis on mental health in the workplace Leaders must prioritise emotional well-being as it also reaps benefits for the business Dr Shyam Bhat suggests being a ‘Buddha in the boardroom’ and navigating the complex business world with the help of spirituality Trauma is not always a debilitating force, it can also break barriers and lead people to achieve extraordinary success While India’s economy has been lauded...
Nation Comes First: S Jaishankar wants Indians to take pride in India

May 11, 2024 | yourstory.com | Shradha Sharma

Key Takeaways● S Jaishankar's upbringing in a nationalistic household instilled in him a deep love for his country and a sense of pride in its achievements. ● Creating opportunities for all, from students to MSMEs, and ensuring access to finance for those who need it is the way to true development. ● Heritage-informed decision-making, open feedback and dialogues ensure good governance. ● Choose leaders who can translate big dreams into actionable plans for the country's development.
From East to West: Live Love Laugh Foundation is making an Indian case for holistic mental health

May 10, 2024 | yourstory.com | Shradha Sharma

Key Takeaways● Dr Shyam Bhat of The Live Love Laugh Foundation believes that the stigma around mental health is reducing. ● Founded by Deepika Padukone, The Live Love Laugh Foundation focuses on awareness, accessibility, and affordability of mental health resources in India. ● Dr Bhat says that true progress lies in integrating Western science with Eastern philosophies that emphasise wholeness, interconnectedness, and purpose.
Mine is a 24/7 life: S Jaishankar

May 10, 2024 | yourstory.com | Shradha Sharma

Key TakeawaysThe Minister of External Affairs says his role requires lots of travel and one has to be prepared for changes in the scheduleS Jaishankar sticks to a morning routine of working out and catching up on important news to get in the mental frame to deal with any global developmentBeing organised helps the MEA thrive in a role with few breaks and no weekendsS Jaishankar has no time for rest.