Deepanjali Lahiri

Deepanjali Lahiri is a project and people strategist with 19 years of experience across IT, hospitality, retail, and the development sector. She has led large-scale business transformations and built systems to enable equity, confidence, and access for underserved communities. Deepanjali is passionate about creating spaces where individuals who have historically been left out can thrive with dignity.

Articles by Deepanjali Lahiri

a large group of women seated in an auditorium and focused on the front of the room--marginalised women

Diversity & Inclusion

October 22, 2025

Listening, by design: Centring inclusion around marginalised voices

Marginalised communities aren't limited by skill, but by self-doubt, social messaging, and isolation. They need spaces where they can speak freely and be consistently heard.

by Deepanjali Lahiri | 5 min read

An illustration of people in five rows. The people are in blue against a yellow background, except for a red one that stands out_Muslim women_resized

Diversity & Inclusion

August 23, 2022

Hiring biases prevent Muslim women from joining the workforce

According to a recent study, Muslim women in India are half as likely to get callbacks for entry-level jobs as compared to Hindu women. What can organisations do to build a more inclusive hiring process?

by Deepanjali Lahiri, Vanshika Sharan | 4 min read

office board room-Muslim women Indian workforce

Diversity & Inclusion

July 30, 2021

Muslim women in India’s workforce: Where are they?

Indian Muslim women are practically invisible in leadership positions and boardrooms across the country. What needs to change to ensure they get a seat at the table?

by Deepanjali Lahiri, Dr Ruha Shadab | 4 min read

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