Taking On the World

The gender gap has been a particularly one-sided ache for what should be half the population. Some brave souls, however, ford through deep waters, going against the flow to not only grow stronger but also make a mark and inspire several others. In this special series with Hyundai Motor India, we speak to women who have made a difference and who have been an inspiration to others to follow their dreams. We start here with Dr Irisha Poonawalla, a world-class Latin dancer, eco-preneur and lifestyle journalist

- Jim Gorde

BEING A WOMAN TODAY IN THIS DAY AND age is still tough. Why? You may ask. It’s primarily because while more people are talking about women’s’ rights in society and gender bias, there are very few folk who are actually doing something about.

Be it from providing equal opportunities, or closing the pay-gap, equality in terms of gender still is some way away and we hope to highlight how, by just being themselves and following their passion, how some women can make a difference. After all, getting the ball rolling is all that matters. Staying true to the cause will build momentum.

Dr Irisha Poonawalla holds a PhD in Communication Sciences which she obtained from the topic ‘Dance as a Means of Communication’, and is a Pune-based world-class Latin dancer and an active “eco-preneur” pursuing the dream of making beautiful things the sustainable way. Little efforts do make for big rewards sometimes. And it is mirrored in the choice of car. The Hyundai Exter is a winner. And we don’t say that lightly. The Exter won the coveted Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) award for 2024 and that speaks volumes of its capability—be it efficiency, comfort, safety and value. It has all the bases covered and in a compact footprint.

The world today is demanding and even a compact little being needs to do a whole lot of work to make it through the day, not just stand out. Although, standing out is something that comes naturally for some, especially those imbued with crucial values which keeps them true to their roots, while fully embracing the present and being prepared for the future; however uncertain it may be. Being equipped to deal with whatever the world throws at you is a positive and that's where both the Hyundai Exter and Irisha seem to have their cards in order.