From School Principal to Beauty Queen, the Surprising Journey of Neha Lal
Neha Lal, a mother of three and a school-teacher and principal for over 15 years, had a radical transformation and made it to the Mrs India Legacy this year.
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22 Fantastic Books for Indian Kids and Tweens That My Daughter and Nephews Love
Book reviewer Neha Kirpal lists the top 22 latest books her bibliophile daughter (age four) and nephews (age seven and 10) can’t stop re-reading.
How two Bengaluru athletes created a sisterhood in sport reaching over 3,000 women
Founded by elite fitness coach Swetha Subbiah and ace footballer Tanvie Hans, Sisters in Sweat has made sport accessible and fun for thousands of women in India
14 fabulous new children’s books for kids of all ages
As India celebrates Children’s Day on November 14, we bring to you 14 new children’s books about India and the world that kids of all ages will love.
“There’s much to say about the American presence in Afghanistan… the US embassy there was essentially Ameristan”
Former journalist Rashmee Roshan Lall’s novel ‘The Pomegranate Peace’ uncovers the absurdities of America’s ‘aid and reconstruction’ project in Afghanistan.
“We face discrimination, violence and solitude, but humans are beautiful regardless”: Kyung-sook Shin
Award-winning South Korean author Kyung-sook Shin on urban loneliness, rejection, beauty, and her new critically acclaimed book ‘Violets’
An American woman, a Paris bookstore, and a controversial book that changed literary history
Boston-based author Kerri Maher’s latest novel ‘The Paris Bookseller’ is based on the real-life story of Sylvia Beach who founded an iconic bookstore in Paris over a hundred years ago.
“Learning to live and thrive with a mental-health condition brings with it a lot of illumination”: Aparna Piramal Raje
Acclaimed business leader, columnist and author Aparna Piramal Raje on her new book ‘Chemical Khichdi’ and why mental-health conditions can be manageable and not limiting
Ambition, power, whim – behind the world’s most famous fashion magazine
The 130-year-old history of Vogue is not just a study in brand-building but also an overview of issues that have plagued Western society in this period – from war widows to consumerism, racism and sexism.
16 great children’s books for the holidays – curated by a real mom and a group of terrific kids!
A lovingly curated list of 16 recently released books for children that are excellent for summer reading
“Reclaiming your own narrative is the ultimate power move” – Aparna Shewakramani
Aparna Shewakramani’s character in ‘Indian Matchmaking’ was presented as too strong-headed for a potential Indian bride. But that’s the same reason she now has legions of fans. She talks to us about the show and her new memoir ‘She’s Unlikeable’.
“The pandemic saw the art community band together like never before”: Nupur Dalmia
Director of Gallery Ark in Vadodara, Nupur Dalmia is harnessing her heritage as art patron and skills as a corporate leader to develop her city’s image as a centre for the arts and culture.
“The biggest challenge is doing justice to personal histories that are within living memory”: Neema Shah
Author Neema Shah on her debut novel ‘Kololo Hill’, a family drama set against an important episode in Ugandan history when Asians were ordered to leave the country within 90 days
Yoga, culture, lovemaking: The space Delhi’s historical parks occupy in public life today
Delhi’s iconic parks and monuments are used in myriad ways by the city’s residents and visitors today – from musical events to outdoor gyms to entertainment
“As independent artists on streaming platforms, we’re playing a game where the rules constantly change” – Shilpa Ananth
Multilingual vocalist and composer Shilpa Ananth shares her journey as a musician and the challenges of balancing her soul’s calling with the demands of streaming platforms.
The future is Dalit female: Artist Osheen Siva is painting ‘Tamil Futurism’ with feminist hues
Goa-based multidisciplinary artist Osheen Siva’s Tamil heritage and Dalit identity show up in various ways in her bold, feminist-themed artwork.
“It should not be about viral reels or TikTok algorithms, but real talent and humility” – Teen music sensation Kiara Chettri
In the second of our series ‘ePop Stars’, we speak to young singer Kiara Chettri about viral fame and the confluence of social media and the music industry.
What Shah Rukh Khan means for Indian women’s freedom and the economy’s gender crisis
Feminist economist Shrayana Bhattacharya’s new book maps the economic and personal trajectories of ordinary Indian women united by their love for film idol Shah Rukh Khan
New anthology of stories by women writers condenses complex lives in short, compelling tales
The recently released ‘Anthology of New Writing: Select Short Stories by Women Writers’ edited by Shireen Quadri features 18 women writers from India and around the world.
A journalist and ‘reluctant mother’ on the icky parts of Indian parenting no one talks about
Journalist Zehra Naqvi’s debut book ‘The Reluctant Mother’ chronicles her personal struggles of motherhood in a world that constantly tries to define her and who she should be.
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