Charu Vashishtha Gulati, born in Belfast, UK, and raised in Roorkee, India, holds degrees from IIT Roorkee and IIM Indore. With a career spanning Tata Consultancy, American Express, and Royal Bank of Scotland, she currently serves as Chief Manager, Information Technology, at Max Life Insurance. Beyond her corporate role, Charu is an accomplished author with bestsellers like “The Lady in the Mirror” and “You are mine”. She’s an avid reader, blogger, and TEDx speaker, recognized for her public speaking prowess through Toastmasters. Charu’s accolades include winning the 2nd place in the NUHA Global Blogging Competition and receiving the “Iconic Woman Award” at the Women Economic Forum, New Delhi, in 2022. Her stories have also been featured on AIR Delhi Rajdhani and Gurgaon Community Radio Stations.
Lightning Incidents in India and How to Stay Safe
In early April 2025, India experienced severe thunderstorms and lightning strikes, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. These extreme weather events resulted in at least 126 fatalities over a two-day period. The Indian Meteorological Department has...
