My name is Vandana Nalini Singh.I am an academecian, a historian,a researcher ,a Professor,an Editor, an author and writer,an entrepreneur and a woman of substance….strong and empowered.I have a teaching experience of 24 years.I am University Topper of lucknow University in History. I am an accomplished award winning Academician having been honoured with the National Scholarship Award from the Ministry of Human Affairs Directorate of higher education and the highest College award for academic excellence and social service in 1995.I have received various academic awards and recognition for meritorious achievement. I have participated in various workshops , conferences, seminars and webinars .To mention a few conferences attended….. “Women society and change in India”, “Women and HIV/ AIDS”, “Indian women and diversity-A real life real”, “Combating violence against women”, “Women’s rights at work place”, “Religion and governance in a secular state”, “International Conference on Law, Science and Medicine” etc. I have presented research papers on various topics such as “Female Foeticide and Infanticide- a challenge to human rights’’, “Growth of political consciousness in Lucknow during the British rule’’, “Literature and Nationalism”. “Religious Ethics: Philosophy of Karma’’, “Why Preserve and restore ? Importance of conservation of historical monuments”, “Role of religion and ethics in a globalizing World’’, “Media Projecting the role of women oscillating between violence and empowerment ’’etc I have even co authored several books such as “Rising India…..An Echo” ,“Samvad…Deliberations on Gender Equality”, “Fundamentals of Public Speaking.”,“Artificial Intelligence: An Inducement of Technology in Human Affairs”, “Literature and History: Exchanges and Interaction” etc .I have also been resource person for webinars on varied topics pertaining to history My Proficiency lies in managing large multi-disciplinary projects evolving excellent academic planning, making use of modern teaching pedagogy and updated research and execution with strong communication skills for the all round development of empowered personalities. My keenness in promoting a vehicle of consciousness about Organic Food for sustaining healthy lifestyle has made me a woman entrepreneur in the field of Wellness Industry .I promote healthy food and health conscious diet to the people and support the cause of healthy living by promoting organic food which is chemical free with no additives and no preservatives . I have also been part of the Legal Awareness Program for women where we have reached to marginalized women and created an awareness amongst them about their legal rights.We have also helped them in achieving justice and fighting for their rights. I believe in transcending boundaries that can limit a woman from leaving a trace behind and exploring new dimensions in life. From academics to wellness and to add to my success is scaling the heights of Mrs. Capital of India finalist has given a multifaceted approach to my life.It was truly a proud moment for me to have been chosen as the Finalist for Mrs Capital Of India. I have also received an All India Ranking as Academecian of the Year By Khoobsurat Women Empowerment Organisation. I was on a talk show with RJ Varsha on FM 90.4 To share my views on women Empowerment. Each day new opportunities knock on my doors ……and I believe in creating History.My motto is ‘An obstacle cannot stop us if we have our eyes fixed on the goal” Life for me is re-creating myself for a better, brighter and meaningful tomorrow. I have always believed and also imparted to my students that if we follow our passion…. Success follows us. Stand up for yourself, live unconditionally, chase your dreams and rise above all fear and doubt.It is not the years that matter in life ….but moments which add life and purpose to those years. Pure joy often appears as a fleeting emotion but even if you only feel it for a moment, you can hold on to it for a lifetime.True happiness comes not by helplessly wishing for it but by dreaming, thinking and actualising it. There is no limit to what women can accomplish for within her is the power to create, nurture and transform…..wherever there is a woman there is the magic of hope, the beauty of life and the inspiration to create ripples of success through distress. VANDANA NALINI SINGH