Empowering Women 2.0: Balancing Career and Motherhood - How to Make a Comeback

Being an ambitious woman, taking a new role of mother and a maternity break was dead scary. Because my friends constantly complained that it would be difficult to commit to career after a child and there will be an impact to the career growth. But the maternity break made me realize, how women are blessed to take a break from career and to look after baby.

When I returned to work after my break, I was unprepared for the overwhelming experience that awaited me. It was March 2020, and everyone was struggling to adapt to the "new normal" brought by the pandemic. On top of that, I had to navigate the new challenge of balancing my job, caring for a newborn, and taking care of household responsibilities. Cooking, which was completely new to me, became a part of my "new normal."

The client had high expectations for the equally challenging project, which required the delivery of a new automation tool. Along with the new team members and client, there were also new skills to learn and weekend demands to manage. This made it feel like a completely new job, and it was difficult to balance work and motherhood. There were nights where I stayed up to comfort my crying son, making the challenge even more trying.

Despite this, I made the decision to accept my circumstances gracefully, much like a cocoon that fights to transform into a butterfly. I thought of ways to succeed both personally and professionally, and started by discussing my limitations with my partner. I created a plan to manage my time efficiently by completing all household chores and cooking for the day before 10:00AM. I also listened to automation videos while completing these tasks, effectively multitasking. With this approach, I was able to concentrate fully on my office work during the day and sometimes compensated by working on weekends.

Through my journey, I have learned some valuable lessons:

Firstly, planning is crucial. Taking the time to plan your day and upcoming week can be incredibly powerful. Don't underestimate your ability to overcome challenges. Instead, focus on how to handle the current situation and think of ways to overcome any obstacles.

Secondly, being a working mom is tough. However, it's equally important to remind ourselves how lucky we are to have this opportunity. When I focused on gratitude, it had a positive effect on my life.

Thirdly, when life gets tough, our minds may instruct us to quit. But leaving a job and staying at home can be just as hard. Yes, it's a challenging road, but the struggle is worth it.

Lastly, taking just 10 minutes for yourself can do wonders. Don't forget to prioritize "me-time" and take care of your own well-being.

Varisi - A Promising Romantic Thriller

 Varisi A Promising Romantic Thriller 

Director: Karthik Doss

Cast: Karthik Doss, Sapna Das, Krishnakumar Lakshman, Avis Manoj, Madhumitha, Balaji Rajashekar, Anupama Kumar. 

Among all the film genres, thrillers are arguably the most challenging to execute successfully. A thriller must capture and maintain the audience's attention without adhering to a predictable framework. It must also incorporate a romantic subplot and provide a healthy dose of laughter and music to add texture to the film's soul. All these elements must be executed with precision, without compromising the quality of the film's performance and visual presentation.

Karthik Doss’s ‘Varisi’ is an impressive debut film with a mix of laughs, emotions, romance, tech-savvy, mature love, suspense with a social message. It conveys a message that in any kind of worst situation women must stay strong and must move on in life.

The crime thriller film revolves around three distinct characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. Arjun (played by Karthik Doss) is a happy-go-lucky guy who shares a beautiful relationship with his girlfriend Akshaya (portrayed by Sapna Das). Krishnakumar Lakshman, a determined CBI officer, is on a mission to solve a recent crime that has taken place in Chennai. Lastly, there's Ganesh, a Facebook addict who creates fake female profiles to chat with strangers. 

The film takes a dramatic turn when an unexpected incident occurs, and the three storylines merge into one. The result is an engaging and thrilling narrative that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

Karthik Doss delivers a captivating performance as Arjun, portraying the character's carefree and joyful nature with ease. Sapna Das shines as Akshaya, capturing the essence of her character's innocence and charm. Krishnakumar Lakshman's portrayal of the determined CBI officer adds a layer of intensity and suspense to the story.

The film's plot is masterfully crafted, bringing together the three distinct storylines in a seamless and satisfying way. The audience is left guessing until the very end, as the film's twists and turns keep them engaged and invested in the story.

Refreshingly, when Arjun find the rapist, he does not involve in physical fighting. Rather, along with the help of his friends, he does lot of strategic thinking, uses solid technology and brain work to take revenge. The most perceptive scenes are the conversation between Arjun and the rapist / The rapist and Akshaya. Sensitive portion handle perfectly.

The soundtrack of Varisi has Five tracks and has a good mix of melody, ramp, kuthu and killer tune.  

• Neethane En Kadhale sung by Yazin Nizar & Vandana Srinivasan is strong sense of melody and will blow the mind with its mesmerizing tune. Trust me, this song is too infectious with an eye-catching visuals.
• "Venpani Salayil" sung by Sathayaprakash creates a vibe and stays in our heart. 
• Seenu's Assaulta, a fast pasted energetic kuthu number comes with an eye-catchy back grounds and a Signature step.
• The wacky "Mayo" beats by Kavya Ajit is refreshing peppy etched to evoke a feeling of joy.
• Varisi title track by Seenu gives justice to the movie theme with its heavy beats.

The VFX(Visual effects) team did a great job in Revenge sequence and used flawlessly to convey the technology vision right before our eyes with a great quality. The GPS Tracking, IoT-Door Security sensor is authentically created with top-notch VFX works.

An important takeaway from Varisi film is the verdict for the rape cases. Do the convict

Hanged to death?

or murdered ?

or should they live the lives in peace ?

or should be punished by law/people ?

or we ignore them and we live with an own guilt?

None of the above is given to the convict in this movie. Watch the Varisi movie to know, how the punishment to the rapist was provided by |~actually/Not actually~|? fitting into the boundaries of the law. Does Arjun takes revenge cleverly and escape from the hands of the law? Watch the promising film, Varisi that holds the grip of viewers and the space to keep audience hooked till the end.

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