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1 Jun, 4 tweets, 3 min read
1) Hasrat understood that relying on one business is not enough for long term security. She decided to diversify and start something which had less physical exertion and more profits.

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4) The School of Hope & Empowerment (SHE) is an initiative by Tata Communications and The Better India to inspire and create enabling environments for women-led entrepreneurship in India.

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