Exclusive Interview - Haseena Parkar

Shradha Khapra didn’t just break barriers, she shattered them. Growing up in Nathurpur, Haryana, with limited resources, she dreamed of creating a better future. Excelling in her academics, Shradha took a leap into Computer Engineering, even though she initially had little knowledge about the field. After securing a high-paying internship and a full-time job at Microsoft, Shradha could have settled comfortably. But her true passion lay elsewhere – she wanted to teach, inspire, and empower Indian

Meet Shradha Khapra — the small-town girl from Haryana who chose...

Born in a small village in Haryana, Shradha Khapra became the first engineer from her hometown. With no good schools nearby, she moved to Delhi for better education. 💡A topper throughout, she scored 10 CGPA in 10th and 94.4% in 12th, later graduating in Computer Engineering from NSIT with an 8.8 CGPA. 🎓Her journey led her to intern at Microsoft as a Software Engineer, followed by a stint at DRDO as a Research Trainee. In July 2021, she landed a ₹43 lakh job at Microsoft Hyderabad—but her true