{
  "id": 11461379,
  "title": "From software engineer to $100-an-hour mehndi artist: How a woman turned childhood art into a side hustle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/from-software-engineer-to-100-an-hour-mehndi-artist-how-a-woman",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:33:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/from-software-engineer-to-100-an-hour-mehndi-artist-how-woman-turned-a-childhood-skill-into-a-thriving-side-hustle/articleshow/134638810.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Priyancka Jaiin, a software engineer, has found a new creative outlet in mehndi artistry. This skill, passed down to her from her grandmother and great-grandmother, has evolved from a childhood hobby to a lucrative side hustle. While working in the US, Jaiin takes mehndi bookings and charges around $100 an hour for her services. She specializes in bridal and wedding mehndi, as well as personalized designs, making up to ₹1 lakh per 10-hour session on larger bookings. Beyond individual appointments, Jaiin also shares her knowledge through a YouTube channel. Her journey emphasizes the importance of honing skills before turning them into income, encouraging others to practice their hobbies before turning them into a profession.",
  "summary": "Priyancka Jaiin reveals how her childhood love for mehndi has blossomed into a lucrative side hustle. While maintaining her career as a software engineer, she serves clients with mehndi designs for a variety of events. Her artistry not only brings joy to brides but also supports cancer patients and mothers-to-be. Emphasizing careful practice, Jaiin showcases that a simple hobby can evolve into a…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}