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by Aekta Kapoor February 17, 2019 Number of comments0

Voices

Two Women and a War: How ‘The Mother’ Mirra Influenced Indira Gandhi in 1971

Mirra Alfassa not only influenced thousands of followers as ‘The Mother’ whom Sri Aurobindo had anointed as his spiritual successor, she also had a role to play in Indira Gandhi’s decision to go to war with Pakistan in 1971.

by eShe February 14, 2019 Number of comments0

Love & Life News

On Valentine’s Day, These Acid-Attack Survivors Reaffirm Their Faith in Love

A jewellery label and an NGO that rehabilitates survivors of acid attacks have come together to share a poignant message: there is life, and love, even after brutal violence and suffering.

by eShe February 12, 2019 Number of comments0

Work

Their Book for Children Has Not One But 50 Extraordinary Heroines

An interview with Ishita Jain and Naomi Kundu, authors of the new children’s book ‘The Girl Who Went to the Stars and Other Extraordinary Lives’.

by eShe February 11, 2019 14

Love & Life

She Donated a Kidney to Her Father But Wasn’t Prepared for What Came Next

Fashion entrepreneur Mamta Agarwal took a difficult decision in her 30s to donate a kidney to her ailing father. But nothing could have prepared her for what life held in store.

by Aekta Kapoor February 9, 2019

Work

Uncovering Chitrangada Chakraborty Behind the ‘Tottaa Pataaka Item Maal’

An actress who thrives in unconventional roles, a performer from a lineage of Bengali film bigwigs, a photographer, a ukulele player – who is Chitrangada Chakraborty?

by eShe February 8, 2019 Number of comments0

News

Mayawati’s Digital Makeover Gives Away Her Ambition for a Role at the National Stage

Mayawati wants to project herself as the main contender to the post of Prime Minister if the 2019 national elections throw up a fractured verdict.

by eShe February 7, 2019 Number of comments0

News Work

“After #MeToo, India’s Private Sector Is Finally Taking Action Against Sexual Harassment at Workplaces”

Aparajita Amar, co-founder of Sexual Harassment Law Compliance Advisory, talks about why eradicating sexual harassment at the workplace makes business sense.

by eShe February 6, 2019

Love & Life

What I Saw While Meditating Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza

Everyone who visits Egypt goes sightseeing to visit the spectacular pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza. But would you go meditating in the Great Pyramid?

by eShe February 5, 2019 Number of comments0

News

From Lice Remedies to Menstrual Hygiene, These ‘Supergirls’ Teach Indian Kids to Stay Clean

The Supergirls series by Katha India contains interesting, relatable stories to educate children about water, sanitation and hygiene – from day-to-day cleanliness to menstrual taboos.

by eShe February 4, 2019

Love & Life

3 Women Share How Compound Action Transformed Their Lives

The step-by-step advances we make everyday have the power to transform our lives and change our destinies, says Kay Newton.

by Aekta Kapoor February 2, 2019 Number of comments0

Work

Her Social Enterprise Equips Small-Town Women with Wheels of Freedom

Pawani Khandelwal’s social enterprise Aatm Nirbhar equips women in small towns with one basic skill that opens up a multitude of avenues for them – riding two-wheelers.

by eShe February 1, 2019

Fashion

This Sister Duo’s Latest Bridal Collection Adds a Dash of Bohemia to Tradition

Sister duo Monika Nidhii’s latest collection of occasion-wear is a nod to Awadh’s rich legacy and an “era of unhurriedness”.

by eShe January 31, 2019

Work

This OKO Mixologist’s Sangria Is Delish But Her Tom Yum Siam Is Just Amazeballs!

Ash, the mixologist at the LaLit hotel’s newly opened pan-Asian bar and restaurant OKO, will put you in happy spirits with her tasty concoctions.

by eShe January 30, 2019

Work

Her Visual Disability Gave Her a Special Ability: as a Fragrance Evaluator

Blind from birth, Chanchal Ankush always had a strong sense of smell. Today, armed with fragrance training, she works with a global fragrance house.

by eShe January 29, 2019

Relationships Voices

Why I Practise the KonMari ‘Declutter’ Method in My Relationships

Nidhi Chopra decided to apply Marie Kondo’s famous KonMari ‘tidying up’ method for decluttering her relationships, and this is where it got her.

by eShe January 28, 2019

Voices

“A Woman Seeking Justice Is Considered Greedy” – A Lawyer Decodes the Gender Bias in the Indian Justice System

Why are women hesitant in approaching the court for their rights in India, and why are wives seen as greedy for demanding their due? Lawyer Liyi Noshi spells it out.

by eShe January 26, 2019

Work

11 Women Photographers Set Out to Chronicle India’s Diversity

Meet the 11 women finalists who made it to Sahapedia’s Frames Photography Grant 2018 and get a peek at the work they are doing to chronicle India’s rich culture and diversity.

by eShe January 25, 2019

Work

She Gave Up a Career in Biotechnology to Sing the Blues

Rajni Shivaram, who studied biotechnology and then reinvented herself as a blues singer, shares the outcome of following her passion.

by eShe January 24, 2019

Work

She’s Giving Traditional Natural Beauty a Modern, Luxurious Twist

Nandeeta Manchandaa has taken the best of Indian traditional beauty and given it an international quality and appeal with her beauty brand Enn’s Closet.

by eShe January 23, 2019

Work

“People Are Very Aware of What They Eat and Apply to Their Skin,” says Founder of Natural Beauty e-Store

Ragini Mehra’s e-commerce venture Beauty Source curates the best in natural beauty from around the world for Indian buyers.