The Rise Insight (TRI) Women Award

The The Rise Insight (TRI) Women Award is a celebration of strength, creativity, and the inspiring journeys of women who are making a meaningful impact through their work, stories, and achievements. The award is dedicated to recognizing women who break barriers, share powerful voices, and inspire others through their courage and passion.

At TRI, the mission is not only to celebrate literary excellence but also to provide a platform where voices can be heard, stories can be shared, and women can be recognized for their contributions to society and literature. Through initiatives like the TRI Literary Awards, TRI highlights storytellers, thinkers, and changemakers who inspire readers and communities worldwide.

The TRI Women Award honors women who embody resilience, creativity, and leadership. It recognizes authors, creators, and professionals whose journeys reflect determination and the power of storytelling. By celebrating these women, TRI aims to encourage more voices to rise, more stories to be told, and more women to step forward with confidence and purpose.

This award is more than recognition—it is a movement that empowers women to embrace their stories, inspire others, and continue shaping the world through their ideas, courage, and creativity.

Because when women rise, stories rise, and the world listens.

Apeksha Gupta : Honored with Prestigious TRI Award for Empowering Book on Women’s Independence

HYDERABAD, INDIA — Apeksha Gupta, a dedicated logistics research scholar and sustainability advocate, has been officially recognized with the TRI Award for her impactful new book, From Dust to Decisions: The Silent Rise of a Young Indian Woman. Published in January 2026, the narrative serves as a vital roadmap for women striving to achieve financial and emotional independence against societal odds.

The book captures the resilient journey of women from humble backgrounds, offering practical insights into overcoming barriers through self-reliance. Beyond her success as an author, Apeksha is a formidable force in the logistics and education sectors. As a research scholar specializing in sustainability within freight forwarding, she is deeply committed to bridging the employability gap for India’s youth. She actively trains students in the complexities of Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Freight Forwarding, ensuring the next generation is industry-ready.

A passionate advocate for the environment, Apeksha also works to build awareness among corporates regarding Green Logistics Management. Her efforts focus on critical modern challenges, including carbon emission tracking and neutralization strategies, helping businesses align logistics operations with global sustainabilitygoals.

Asha Seth : Asha Seth is the Founder of ‘MissBookthief’, one of India’s leading book marketing agencies. She is also the Co-founder of ‘MADwick’, a Mumbai-based advertising agency. She is the recipient of the prestigious ‘Best Indian Book Blogger’ award by Indiblogger and ‘Inspiring Indian Book Bloggers’ by Crossword.

Having lived in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi, Asha has spent over a decade working in advertising as Creative Director. Writing has always been her first love and her debut book ‘देवदार के फूल’ was published in 2023 by Rajmangal. An artist at heart, Asha loves gardening and sculpting miniatures. She lives in Mumbai with her husband and plant babies. Reach out to her on nstagram : @missbookthief_

Sk Muskan Tabasum: A Fearless Literary Voice Reimagining Healing, Humanity, and the Age of Kaliyuga

Sk Muskan Tabasum is a fearless and introspective literary voice who views writing not merely as storytelling, but as a powerful medium of emotional and intellectual communication. Born in Burdwan, West Bengal, she began her literary journey through competitions and poetry anthologies between 2015 and 2020, gradually shaping a voice that explores the blind spots of human perception and the unspoken realities of society. In 2022, she published her debut non-fiction book, Breaking Out: Life from Auto Pilot Mode, a bold and reflective work that examines childhood wounds, generational trauma, and the unconscious patterns that shape adult lives. Through personal insight and social commentary, the book urges readers to break free from living on “auto pilot mode” and to rise above societal pressures such as “log kyakahenge,” transforming vulnerability into strength and self-awareness. Her writing consistently encourages readers to confront their fears, rediscover their ambitions, and live consciously rather than mechanically.

Continuing her evolution as a writer, she released her first poetry collection, Kaliyuga On My Curls, where she reinterprets the concept of Kaliyuga not simply as a “dark age,” but as a reflection of human misconduct and moral decline. Blending Hindu mythology with contemporary social realities, she questions perfectionism, relationship politics, and emotional hypocrisy, urging readers to look beyond labels and rediscover authenticity in human connections. Recognized by Skyfest Book Launch in 2025 for her “powerful expression, emotional depth and poetic sensitivity,” Tabasum continues to build a literary space that is reflective, provocative, and deeply humane. Her work is not meant to be skimmed but revisited—line by line—offering a tapestry of thought, healing, and transformation for readers seeking writing that speaks to both the mind and the soul.

Manjri Sinha : A Journey of Resilience, Literature, and Lifelong Learning

Manjri Sinha, is a remarkable example of resilience, reinvention, and lifelong learning. Born in Allahabad (presently Prayagraj), she completed her schooling in Kanpur and Delhi, and pursued her college and university education in Guwahati, where her writing journey first began through competitions and accolades, including a cash prize from Lion’s Club Gauhati. An advocate by profession and a Public Notary for ten years, she took a four-decade break from writing after early marriage to fulfill family responsibilities. In 2001, shortly after completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law from Amity Law College, Delhi, she suffered a severe neurological illness that left her wheelchair-bound. Yet, what followed was not surrender but strength—she rebuilt her life with determination, opened a Documentation Centre from her home, continued her notary work for a decade, and gradually rekindled her long-suppressed passion for writing.

Today, Manjri Sinha is an award-winning author with seven solo books and multiple co-authored works across Hindi and English poetry and memoirs, including Khwahishein, Meri Yaadon Ka Dhuan, ChalteChalte, Just Walk with Me, Let Me Find Out Myself, My Encounter with Reality, and Banaras Ke Ghat. A winner of the TRI 2025 and TRI 2026 Awards for her English poetry collections and nominated for multiple national and international honors, she has also been recognized with an Honorary Doctorate by the World Culture and Environment Protection Commission for her environmental contributions. Actively associated with the NGO Family of Disabled, she continues to contribute to social causes while residing in Bangalore. Passionate about gardening, sustainable living, cooking, Madhubani painting, and Mandala art, and certified as an Emotional Intelligence Coach by Pro-touch, Delhi, she believes life is a never-ending learning process. Through poetry, perseverance, and purpose, Manjri Sinha proves that setbacks are not endings but powerful new beginnings.

Dr. Ruby Chandra : Advancing Agricultural Research and Championing Millets for Sustainable Development

Dr. Ruby Chandra is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at NLS College, under Jai Prakash University, Chhapra. With over 12 years of teaching and research experience across various institutions in different states of India, she has established herself as a dedicated academician and researcher. Her doctoral research, titled “An Investigation into Cyanobacterial Biodiversity of Rice Fields with Special Reference to Nitrogen Fixing Strains,” reflects her deep commitment to sustainable agriculture and environmental microbiology. In recognition of her academic excellence, she was honored with the Outstanding Ph.D Thesis Award by the International Society For Agriculture Innovation And Development. She has also received the Best Presentation Award for presenting at the National Webinar on “International Year of Millets 2023” and successfully organized a National Webinar on the same theme at Jai Prakash University, Chapra, contributing significantly to the academic discourse surrounding millets and sustainable farming.

Dr. Chandra has been at the forefront of promoting millet awareness for nutritional security and economic sustainability. She authored an article on “International Year of Millets 2023,” published in the September 2023 edition of Bal Kilkari, and another insightful piece titled “Why Are Millets Good For You” in the 2024 annual issue of SAMTA. Extending her outreach beyond academia, she shared her expertise through All India Radio programs, including “Mote Anajon ki Khetike Arthik Pahlu” (15 February 2024) and “Mote Anajon ki Kheti ka Arthik Vishleshan” (23 February 2025), where she highlighted the economic benefits of millet cultivation for farmers. She has also authored a millet recipe book titled Health with Taste – Mission Millets, blending nutrition with practical culinary guidance. As an editorial member of the Edwin Group of Journals and a contributor to scientific literature through research papers, book chapters, and seminars, Dr. Ruby Chandra continues to play a pivotal role in advancing agricultural awareness, scientific research, and community education in India.