“Raising Boys to Be Feminists is an Act of Love and Compassion Towards Them”: Dr Sonora Jha
In her new book, Seattle University professor Dr Sonora Jha looks at notions of gender identity and equality in the modern-day context.
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Nadia Samdani: Making Bangladesh the Next Art Capital of the World
Dhaka-based art curator and philanthropist Nadia Samdani is on a determined mission to put Bangladeshi artists on the global art map
Read the April 2021 Issue of eShe Magazine
This issue is about women filling the gaps in society and creating value. On the cover is Bangladeshi philanthropist Nadia Samdani, and inside are inspiring stories of vision and purpose, from Chandigarh to Melbourne to San Francisco. Start reading!
A God’s Feisty Bride Who Held the Fort: New Novel on Rukmini Revisits a Historical Heroine
Author Saiswaroopa Iyer on her new novel, ‘Rukmini: Krishna’s Wife’, and towering female archetypes from Indian history and mythology.
Actor Shraddha Kapoor Campaigns with The Body Shop to End ‘Period Shame’
Beauty brand The Body Shop has tied up with nonprofit CRY and actor Shraddha Kapoor in a new campaign to normalise the conversation around periods.
A Doctor Goes from Rigid Routine to the Calm of Colour Through Mandala Art
Gurugram doctor Dr Shalini Mullick narrates her journey from relentless routine to mindfulness and finally meditation by immersion in colour and shapes.
Why the Internet Is the Definitive Tool for Women’s Empowerment in This Century
The internet has democratised accessibility and opportunity between genders, classes and age groups in India. It is the antithesis of patriarchy, writes Aekta Kapoor.
What Inspired Me to Launch at Startup at 23 After Battling Trauma in My Teens
Mumbai-based digital marketer Natasha Kothari shares how she was inspired to quit her job and launch a startup at the age of 23
Karishma Dev Dube on Her Oscar-Nominated Film ‘Bittu’ and How Society Fails Its Most Vulnerable
An exclusive interview with award-winning New York-based filmmaker Karishma Dev Dube on her acclaimed short film ‘Bittu’ and on individualism versus authority.
5 Benefits of Being an Introvert and How I Make the Most of It
IT engineer, MBA graduate and full-time writer Divya Vartika outlines the ways that being an introvert can be an asset in life and career.
From 1772 BCE to 2150 CE: A Timeline of Gender Inequality
Gender equality is a distant destination strewn with ancient codes of patriarchy and widespread discrimination even in modern times, writes Dr Shalini Mullick.
Why the Bhagavad Gita Is Still a Relevant Self-Help Guide in the Time of Covid
Author Richa Tilokani on her new book that simplifies the Bhagavad Gita for lay readers, and why it’s more relevant than ever in modern times.
A Navratri Dance, a Teenage Role Model, and a Moment of Courage
Mumbai mother of two AV Sridevi recounts a lesson from childhood that helped her overcome a challenge in her adult life.
Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Is an Employment Issue, Not a ‘Women’s Issue’ – Archana Khosla Burman
Company law expert Archana Khosla Burman on the POSH Act and empowering women in the workplace
Don’t Look Back: How Sudha Mani Went from Chennai Techie to Edinburgh Business Coach
Scotland-based business mentor and digital marketing strategist Sudha Mani coaches women on developing leadership potential using lessons she has learnt from her own life.
Doctor-Actor Lakshmi Devy on Gender Violence and Her Fearless Directorial Debut
Indian-American actor and filmmaker Dr Lakshmi Devy is sending out a strong message of women’s empowerment through her directorial debut.
Sania Maskatiya and How a Luxury Fashion Label Stays Relevant in the Pandemic
Not even a pandemic could dampen the future-oriented outlook of famed fashion designer Sania Maskatiya, who has taken Pakistani crafts to New York runways.
One Woman and a Project to Educate 4 Million Youth About Child Sexual Abuse
Through the Rakshin Project, social engineer Smita Bharti is spearheading a youth-led movement to create a social tipping point to stop child sexual abuse.
This Entrepreneur’s Lifestyle Brand Is Empowering Women Artisans in Muzaffarnagar
Gauri Malik’s label Sirohi provides small-town women artisans design support to make sustainable products for eco-conscious buyers in big cities.
The Riveting History of an Indo-Pak Family in Which Women Bridge Cultures
As Priyamvada Singh’s Indo-Pak family history proves, women and brides have always been the most capable ambassadors of transnational culture.
