Author archives: Nicole

Pioneering Gender Equality in Nepal: Ritu Gyamdan

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In 2010, Ritu assists in navigating a raft down the Sun Kosi river in Eastern Nepal. The raft is full of excited, adventure-seeking tourists. They are joined by a second raft led by a senior, experienced guide. In a brutal collision with a class four white rapid, the senior guide is thrown into the treacherous water along with two clients. After immediately [...]

Bombay and Beyond: Mallika Dalal

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Not only has Mallika co-founded Aunterra, a design studio receiving commendation by Christian Louboutin himself, she has worked for top designers around the world. She sits with me today casually indulging in freshly baked basil brownies. This woman is confident, capable, and achingly cool. All in the most likeable way. Hailing from Mumbai, Mallika attend[...]