‘Boong’: Manipur’s beauty, injustice and tumult depicted through a child’s gaze
Lakshmipriya Devi’s BAFTA-winning debut film ‘Boong’ is a gentle exploration of the harsh realities in today’s Manipur, writes author and podcaster Mohua Chinappa.
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“Women have contributed in many more ways to theatre than just acting” – Sajitha Madathil
In her new book ‘For the Love of Art’, actor and theatre maven Sajitha Madathil delves into the history of Kerala theatre and film, and uncovers stories of numerous women actors and dramatists who never got due credit in the history books.
The cost of duty: what ‘Meghe Dhaka Tara’ reveals about the daughterhood penalty
Daughters are often caregivers – for parents, children, younger siblings – at a cost to their own dreams and wellbeing. The character of Nita in the 1960 Bengali cult film ‘Meghe Dhaka Tara’ is a poignant example of the daughterhood penalty, writes Reeti Roy.
“People want love stories during times when so many horrible things are happening in the world”
What happens when women refuse to age into invisibility? Is there any prerequisite to enjoying desire or sensual pleasure? These and other interesting topics were raised during eShe Book Club discussion with author Sonora Jha.
Delhi to Kathmandu to Cape Town, these women’s groups are reclaiming cities past nightfall
The global popularity of the walking collective ‘Women Walk at Midnight’, which started in India, reveals how walking in public at night can be an act of reclamation and resistance for women in cities around the world, writes Anushka Roy.
Book of the Month: ‘Daktarin Jamini Sen’ by Deepta Roy Chakraverti – sign up to meet the author
Our book of the month is Deepta Roy Chakraverti’s ‘Daktarin Jamini Sen’ — a fascinating historical tale with exciting twists and turns in royal intrigue, chronicling the incredible life of a forgotten feminist icon. Perfect for Women’s History Month? We think so!
5 Bollywood celebrity-owned beauty lines that are worth the hype
From Deepika Padukone to Katrina Kaif, Indian celebs are following Hollywood icons and launching their own line of beauty products. Hansa Makhijani Jain picks the best they have to offer.
Labour, fatigue and the unequal privilege to rest in ordinary Indian households
The character of Asifa from Banu Mushtaq’s award-winning book ‘Heart Lamp’ is a stunning if tragic portrayal of how continuous labour is the norm and rest is a privilege denied to most women, writes Dr Sapphire Mahmood Ahmed.
Bharatnatyam between coding and caregiving: an engineer mom’s self-care formula
Singapore-based software engineer and mom to a little boy, Sainy Banerjee shares how classical dance helps her navigate emotional complexity, burnout and self-expression in an impossibly busy life.
What body shaming does to a woman’s sense of self
Casually stated and disguised as concern, body shaming erodes one’s self-worth and casts a long shadow on the trajectory of a woman’s life and personal growth, writes author Aruna Joshi.
Colouring inside lines: theatre exponent Sujatha Balakrishnan on the gender roles we all play
Sujatha Balakrishnan, founder of the nonprofit Theatre for Change, shares her experience of overcoming gender barriers, blazing new trails in her 50s, and building a family based on love and commitment, not rigid social confines.
Why I am grateful my teenage daughter watches Korean dramas
In the wake of a tragic suicide by three young sisters in Ghaziabad, media have been quick to blame Korean content for the girls’ mental-health issues. But this framing is irresponsible and ignores the real problem, writes Shweta Bhandral.
Women’s role in heritage conservation highlighted at Vedaaranya Festival 2026, Shekhawati
The 10th edition of the Vedaaranya Heritage and Healing Festival 2026 held recently in Ramgarh Shekhawati, Rajasthan, was all about women power, particularly in the sphere of India’s heritage, writes Neha Kirpal.
‘Intemperance’ by Sonora Jha – culture, desire, and a 55-year-old woman’s search for love
Register for eShe’s first Book Club discussion on 28 February 2026, where you can share your views about our Book of the Month ‘Intemperance’ and interact with the author Sonora Jha.
7 super nutrients that will give you sensational skin and hair
A shelf full of coveted creams and cosmetics is all very well, but do you know what kind of nutrition gives you gorgeous skin and hair? eShe’s beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain tells you what you need in your diet to look and feel your best.
Losing and finding my religion: a scholar of Kundalini reconciles her tradition and research
Historian and educator Sravana Borkataky-Varma shares her personal connection with Kundalini, and why her professional scholarship on the tantric concept forced her to reckon with difficult questions of belonging and boundaries.
Childfree not childless: a filmmaker reclaims her right to freedom from motherhood
A married woman without children faces innumerable judgements and questions in India. But even though motherhood is idealised, the woman’s body is considered impure, notes filmmaker Shobhita Thakur.
What a film shoot in rural India taught me about women’s leadership and social change
Filmmaker Vimala Rajkumari shares insights from a documentary shoot in an Uttar Pradesh village, where she learnt that – while gender injustice persists across geographies – social change is possible with consistent effort.
10 moments from Samantha Harvey’s ‘Orbital’ that are out of this world
Samantha Harvey’s award-winning novel ‘Orbital’ is not just a literary feast but also a philosophical treatise on global harmony and inner peace. These 10 moments from the book make you pause and reflect.
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