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1970s : Writing for educational journals.
Examinations -- the bane of students.
Another article.
Teaching methods - a constant grouse.
1970s. Management Trainee with Hindustan Thompson Ltd. (JWT).
At 19 years, the youngest recruit ever.
Cover feature in a leading women's magazine.
A mention.
1970s. Reporter at large with Femina, a leading women's magazine.
Impacted by apartheid in South Africa.
Femina reporting.
The pleasures and rigours of life at sea.
1980s. Launching Omashar Films.
The first film 'Pinjare ka Panchi' (A caged bird) on adult literacy shot on 16 mm.
Directing the actors.
Premchand's 'Sawa Ser Gehun' (One and a Quarter Seer of Wheat) on moneylenders in rural India.
1980s and 1990s. A documentary on the Father of the Green Revolution, Bharat Ratna, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan.
1980s and 1990s. A documentary on the Father of the Green Revolution, Bharat Ratna, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan.
A documentary with the Father of the White Revolution Padma Vibhushan, Dr. Verghese Kurien.
A documentary with the Father of the White Revolution Padma Vibhushan, Dr. Verghese Kurien.
2000s: Published in the Femina Divine cooking issue.
2000s: Published in the Femina Divine cooking issue.
From the kitchen of Asha Chandra
From the kitchen of Asha Chandra
Commencing with the first divine offering in all rituals--Charnamrit--immortality from the feet of the Gods.
Commencing with the first divine offering in all rituals--Charnamrit--immortality from the feet of the Gods.
Femina issue features the stuffed potatoes
Femina issue features the stuffed potatoes
Fried pooris or breads made with water chestnut flour a staple during periods of fasting.
For the sweet tooth, a festival dish, mewa kheer, made with milk and dried fruits.
A Holi festival special-Gujiyas- fried pies stuffed with thickened milk and dried fruits.
1999 to 2022: Focus shift to social welfare with the All India Women's Education Fund Association (AIWEFA), established in 1929, for the education of women. Founder of the Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Served as office bearer, President for over a decade, and a term as Chairperson of the Lady Irwin College Governing Body. Seen here with the AIWEFA Executive Committee and the Lady Irwin College Governing Body.
1999 to 2022: Focus shift to social welfare with the All India Women's Education Fund Association (AIWEFA), established in 1929, for the education of women. Founder of the Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Served as office bearer, President for over a decade, and a term as Chairperson of the Lady Irwin College Governing Body. Seen here with the AIWEFA Executive Committee and the Lady Irwin College Governing Body.
2002: A Founder of India Alliance for Child Rights, representing at the 27th. General Assembly of the UN on Child Rights at New York. With tennis player Vijay Amritraj and colleagues.
2002: A Founder of India Alliance for Child Rights, representing at the 27th. General Assembly of the UN on Child Rights at New York. With tennis player Vijay Amritraj and colleagues.
2005: celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of the AIWEFA with a two day workshop and seminar.
2005: celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of the AIWEFA with a two day workshop and seminar.
Lighting the sacred lamp with the National Commission for Women leaders.
Lighting the sacred lamp with the National Commission for Women leaders.
Celebrating with the Team with a group photo.
Celebrating with the Team with a group photo.
Being felicitated by the Late Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, Founder Sulabh International.
Being felicitated by the Late Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, Founder Sulabh International.
Leading an inspection visit to the village with the Department of Science and Technology Team.
Demonstrating a drudgery reducing hand-held wheel hoe.
Supervising the construction of a bio gas plant plant using cow dung.
Under a Food and Agriculture funded project, using a net house for early harvests which fetch better returns.
Conduction of computer training in an urban slum.
Capacity development in cutting and tailoring.
A Nutrition Camp in progress.
Recipe contest in healthy cooking.
2009: At the UN NGO IRENE conference in Beijing to make a presentation on Health and Nutrition.
2009: At the UN NGO IRENE conference in Beijing to make a presentation on Health and Nutrition.
A group photo with all the attending delegates.
A group photo with all the attending delegates.
A return visit by a Chinese Delegation to the verdant AIWEFA office.
A return visit by a Chinese Delegation to the verdant AIWEFA office.
A full house at the AIWEFA Annual General Meeting.
A full house at the AIWEFA Annual General Meeting.
Members reading the annual report of activities.
Members reading the annual report of activities.
2012. Inauguration of 9 Solar Fairs in rural Haryana.
Eager buyers for solar torches also queue up to inquire about other solar products.
Inauguration of the first solar energy national conference.
Speakers at the second national conference on Green and Solar Energy.
2015. UNESCO Conference "Transition of Women from Education to Full Employment".
UNESCO compendium "Women, Education, Work and Skills".
Launch of 100 cyber security workshops in schools, colleges and universities.
Launch of 100 cyber security workshops in schools, colleges and universities.
With the then Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad, and Prof. Dr. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chancellor Delhi University.
With the then Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad, and Prof. Dr. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chancellor Delhi University.
Report and Publication.
A street play to create awareness on cyber security.
A street play to create awareness on cyber security.
Cyber security workshops in colleges
The students were fully attentive.
More workshops were held in the National Capital Region.
Some students sought advice privately on the cyber bullying they were facing.
Inauguration of the Safe Car Driving for women cab drivers,
The trainees from under privileged backgrounds were identified for the training pose for a group photograph. at the inauguration.
A street theatre to drive home the need for safe car driving.
Orientation for the trainees at the Training Centre.
Self-defence training for under privileged girls in progress. The Delhi Police trainers conducted the training and issued certificates to the girls.
Self-defence training for under privileged girls in progress. The Delhi Police trainers conducted the training and issued certificates to the girls.
Intergenerational Bonding Workshops.
The first workshop trainers.
National cadet Corps attendees.
A session in progress.
Inaugurating the Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse workshops.
Inaugurating the Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse workshops.
Insurance Advisor Training initiative.
Insurance Advisor Training initiative.
Students in Study Centres
Students in Study Centres
College students listen attentively.
College students listen attentively.
2016:'A World We Women Want' series commences to seek the Orchha women's aspirations and link them with the Sustainable Development Goals. Partner Development Alternatives.
2016:'A World We Women Want' series commences to seek the Orchha women's aspirations and link them with the Sustainable Development Goals. Partner Development Alternatives.
Discussing their dreams with the women of Rajasthan.
Discussing their dreams with the women of Rajasthan.
Release of the Compendium of Good Practices co-authored with Development Alternatives, in the presence of UNESCO at the All India Women's Conference.
Release of the Compendium of Good Practices co-authored with Development Alternatives, in the presence of UNESCO at the All India Women's Conference.
March 2016: 'A World We Women Want' Parallel Event at the Church Centre, New York.
At the UN Headquarters, New York.
Presenting the compendium "A World We Women Want' to Ms. Lakshmi Puri, then Under Secretary General UN Women.
Group picture with the Minister for Women and Child Development at the Indian High Commission in New York.
January 2017: Website launch of "A World We Women Want: Economic Empowerment"
Unveiling Art for Women's empowerment
'Birth of Jobs' initiative and women's empowerment through digital success stories.
The participants.
March 2017: Virtual participation at the CSW61 New York as Rosa Lizarde moderated the international panel.
March 2017: Virtual participation at the CSW61 New York as Rosa Lizarde moderated the international panel.
Release of the compendium "A World We Women Want: Economic Empowerment", the CSW Priority Theme.
Release of the compendium "A World We Women Want: Economic Empowerment", the CSW Priority Theme.
2017. Two day workshop at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar "Promotion and Development of Handicrafts from Locally Available Resources".
Miniatures of tribal huts.
Cooking in Hygienic Conditions.
Some handicrafts.
2018. Two day national conference and exhibition "Ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellness in old age.
Exhibition and stalls where students curated various activities for the seniors.
A Fashion Show by the Seniors
Deliberations at the conference and posters on different sessions.
2019. The North East Expo Curtain Raiser.
2019. The North East Expo Curtain Raiser.
Showcase the rich culture, heritage, crafts and cuisine of North East India.
Showcase the rich culture, heritage, crafts and cuisine of North East India.
The annual AIWEFA Nina Sibal Memorial Award presented over the years from 2003 onwards to organisations working with disabilities.
2018. Khadi Goes Global initiative with the Government of India, Khadi Board, FICCI FLO, to promote khadi.
A hi-fashion show to showcase khadi as a low cost, environmentally friendly fabric that can be spun at home.
The Team at the launch of the Khadi Goes Global compendium co-related with the Sustainable Development Goals.
The mega national coverage.
2019. Khadi Goes Global at CSW at UN Headquarters, New York.
The three events: Side Event, Artisan Fair, Parallel Event.
Invited for tea by the Ambassador, Permanent Mission of India to the UN, New York.
Presenting the Khadi compendium to Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
At the entrance of the Event Hall and the exhibits of spinning wheels and programme information.
Co-hosting with the First Secretary in the permanent Mission of India in New York.
Screening the Khadi Film.
Release of the Khadi Goes Global compendium.
The Artisan Fair
The Parallel Event
Display at the Parallel Event.
With friends and colleagues.
2019. The North East Expo to celebate the art, culture and culinary heritage.
2019. The North East Expo to celebate the art, culture and culinary heritage.
Folk dances and fashion show.
Folk dances and fashion show.
2020. COVID 19 webinar series for persons with disabilities: Education and Research.
Educational and Rehabilitation Outreach.
Visual Impairment.
Mental Health.
Community Connect webinars series promote intergenerational bonding.
Community Connect webinars series promote intergenerational bonding.
Covid 19 Reboot: Youngest to the Oldest
Covid 19 Reboot: Youngest to the Oldest
Strengthening the present and post pandemic response: Economy and Livelihoods for Elders.
Strengthening the present and post pandemic response: Economy and Livelihoods for Elders.
Bonding for all generations.
Bonding for all generations.
Health and nutrition of Elders.
Health and nutrition of Elders.
2021: Co-hosting with India's Permanent Ambassador to the UN, the online CSW 65 panel discussion "A World We women Want: Gender Just and Violence Free".
2021: Co-hosting with India's Permanent Ambassador to the UN, the online CSW 65 panel discussion "A World We women Want: Gender Just and Violence Free".
2022: Co-hosting with India's Permanent Ambassador to the UN, online CSW66 panel discussion "A World We Women Want:
2022: Co-hosting with India's Permanent Ambassador to the UN, online CSW66 panel discussion "A World We Women Want:
2022: National Webinar series on SpecialLearning Disabilities (Dyslexia).
2022: National Webinar series on SpecialLearning Disabilities (Dyslexia).
Assessment Tools towards Constructive Diagnosis.
Assessment Tools towards Constructive Diagnosis.
Voices from families, schools and the SLD
Project Report: Research, Analysis and Recommendation for promotion of women's entrepreneurship.
Project Report: Research, Analysis and Recommendation for promotion of women's entrepreneurship.
2022. Awarding the last Nina Sibal Award recipient.
2022. Awarding the last Nina Sibal Award recipient.
2022-2023. Farewell as AIWEFA President. Patron of AIWEFA.
2022-2023. Farewell as AIWEFA President. Patron of AIWEFA.
NEW INNINGS.
NEW INNINGS.
2023. Founder: Asha Chandra Welfare Consultancy. Patron AIWEFA. Convenor Panchshila Ladies Welfare Association Charitable Dispensary
2023. Founder: Asha Chandra Welfare Consultancy. Patron AIWEFA. Convenor Panchshila Ladies Welfare Association Charitable Dispensary
Mera Millet Magic Logo. Events declared official programmes of Food and Agriculture Organisation.
Mera Millet Magic Logo. Events declared official programmes of Food and Agriculture Organisation.
Mera Millet Magic initiators: Nutritionist Ishi Khosla, Founder Celiac Society, Asha Chandra, Founder Asha Chandra Welfare Consultancy, Bharat Gauba, Founder President, Shoobh Group Welfare Society, with ECOSOC status.
Mera Millet Magic initiators: Nutritionist Ishi Khosla, Founder Celiac Society, Asha Chandra, Founder Asha Chandra Welfare Consultancy, Bharat Gauba, Founder President, Shoobh Group Welfare Society, with ECOSOC status.
Mera Millet Magic programme launch.
Mera Millet Magic programme launch.
Linking millets to the art, culture and India's culinary history.
Linking millets to the art, culture and India's culinary history.
Curated Mera Millet Magic at the Panchshila Ladies Welfare Association.
Nutritionist Ishi Khosla, Mera Millet Magic partner.
Millet Chef and millet product marketer.
The Lady members.
Speaking at a webinar on women's empowerment.
Speaking at a webinar on women's empowerment.
At a conference on capacity building for women in politics.
At a conference on capacity building for women in politics.
A woman Parliamentarian shares her perspective.
A woman Parliamentarian shares her perspective.
2023-2024. Capacity Building of 500 Integrated child Development Services Staff.
3000 Bangalore students take the pledge to include a millet meal each day.
A Mera Millet Magic stall at the Mega Millet Festival.
At the international conference on Gut Health in January.
At the international conference on Gut Health in January.
1st. June 2024. Knowledge Partners, Mera Millet Magic at the Symposium at Bharat Mandapam.
1st. June 2024. Knowledge Partners, Mera Millet Magic at the Symposium at Bharat Mandapam.
Chef's millet demonstration in the presence of the then MoS Culture.
Chef's millet demonstration in the presence of the then MoS Culture.
2023: During the International Year of Millets. Greeting Union Home Minister Shri. Amit Shah and MoS Meenakshi Lekhi
2023: During the International Year of Millets. Greeting Union Home Minister Shri. Amit Shah and MoS Meenakshi Lekhi
Shri Amit Shah
Shri Amit Shah
6th. July 2024. Speaker at the Seminar The Inflammation Fix.
Lamp Lighting
With Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi
2nd. August 2024. The Executive Committee of All India Women's Education Fund Association at the 22nd. AIWEFA Nina Sibal Memorial Award Presentation at the India Habitat Centre.
With the Winners 'Mitti Social Initiative Foundation' working for people with disabilities.
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