Juggling multiple roles with ease is an art that comes naturally to women. Ahead of International Women’s Day, some women who have made a mark in their chosen field have attributed their success to their undying urge to excel in the sphere they step into and their effective multitasking. They say what one requires is mental toughness to make it to the top.
Boxing as a career
When B. Likhitha, B.Com student of Mrs. A.V.N. College, and G. Ramya, Intermediate second year student of Dr. L. Bullayya College, decided to wear the boxing gloves to strike the punching bag a few years ago, they never knew that they would soon settle for a gold medal in the 3rd Nation’s cup and a silver medal in the 5th Nation’s cup respectively. “Time management plays a significant part in our lives. If we know how to strike a balance between studies and sports or anything that we are passionate about, we can be rest assured to make a mark even in a male-dominated society,” say the boxers, who have set their sights on the 2020 Olympics.
The duo has bagged over half-a-dozen gold, silver and bronze medals in a host of national tournaments.
Balancing act
Carving out a path that one aspires to tread and finding ways to fulfil the dreams are two important aspects that demand tremendous focus. Odissi exponent and constable in the Railway Protection Force, Rupali Pani, is happy she could pursue a career in the Railways where she could find time to pursue her passion.
“I feel fortunate to choose the right job as I could take my artistic pursuit to a new level. Though I need to play contrasting roles as an RPF constable and a dancer, being part of the workforce that encourages art and culture allows me to do what I always dreamt of doing,” says Rupali.
A long way to go
Though the world is increasingly becoming an equal stage, writer, retired professor and former HoD of Department of Telugu, Andhra University, K. Malayavasini, feels women still have a long way to go. “Today’s women are more independent and bold enough to define their career choices and surge forward. However, the real celebration happens when concrete efforts are made to ensure their safety,” she says.
