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Women these days are breaking the stereotypes and leading

the world more confidently and courageously. There is active

participation in all fields by women which shows their strength

and potential.

One of the most admired and talked about persons is Mrs.

Indra Nooyi or Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi, the Chief Executive

Officer of PepsiCo, the second largest food and beverage

business in the world. The passion and dedication she has

towards her job is appreciable and exemplary. Born and raised

in Chennai, she completed her MBA from IIM Kolkata in 1974,

and began her career. She was hired by PepsiCo in 1994, and

took a series of strategic roles, before becoming CEO in 2006.

Indian women are held back by a complex mix of social

barriers, including the expectation that they should prioritize

family needs over their careers. Laws have been passed

decades ago to protect and empower women but attitudes

move at a pathetically slow pace towards the better.

We must fight these odds , and emerge as strong, independent

women who have the power to conquer the world. The society

now expects a lot from women, and it is our duty to emerge

beyond their expectations. A firm dream and consistent hard

work can enable anyone to achieve their dream.

By devoting yourself to your work, one can achieve anything.

As a female, It is my dream to create a mark, a niche for myself

just like Indra Nooyi did. She is leaving her chair for millions of

aspiring women who can lead the world, women who have a

clear vision and a strong sense to create a better tomorrow.....

- ASWATHY J

XII C