Art historian Anoushka Jain’s new book ‘Badass Begums’ challenges stereotypes of Mughal women by featuring 10 influential figures who shaped Delhi’s history as political strategists and urban planners. In this interview, she shares their stories and impact.
In a brilliant new book ‘Inner Sense’, science writer Caroline Williams explains how interoception works to connect mind and body. Aekta Kapoor dives in, and finds clues to her own midlife metamorphosis.
Blending psychology, creativity and spirituality, Bengaluru-based expressive arts therapist Bhaktiveda Dhaul Taragi uses tools such as dance, art and movement to promote emotional wellbeing.
Entrepreneur, adventure traveller and sustainability advocate, Priyanka Jena has led an unconventional life – moving from a metropolis to a sleepy coastal village in pursuit of a richer, fuller, slower life.
Filmmaker Anu Malhotra’s new book delves into the hidden spiritual traditions of Himachal’s Kullu Valley, exploring divine possession, sacred healing and nature rituals often ignored by Western-oriented education systems.
Madhureeta Anand intertwines her writing, filmmaking and entrepreneurship with themes of gender equity and environmentalism. Here, she talks about patriarchy, purpose, and her debut superhero novel that features a female Krishna.
Through her debut horror film that features mostly disabled cast and crew, Singapore writer-director Reena Deen hopes to create a space for inclusivity in storytelling and authentic representation of disabilities in film and media.
When human beings communicate, we’re not just conveying the meanings of words. We are also communicating our humanity and our heart – the essence of who we are and what makes us human. And AI can’t do that, writes Aekta Kapoor.
Co-author of the new anthology ‘Sheroes Amongst Us’, Falguni Desai shares why she compiled these inspiring stories of Indian women who broke barriers with their resistance to patriarchal social structures and determination to push ahead.
Delhi gynaecologist Amrinder Bajaj’s new novel ‘Letting Go’ portrays a dysfunctional marriage set against the harsh realities of the Indian medical system. In this interview, she shares her views on modern families, parent-child relationships, and the freedom that comes with menopause.
Tina Vachani has dedicated 20 years to fostering arts education and cultural exchange among Indian youth and SAARC nations. Her personal journey underscores the long-term impact of Partition, driving her commitment to peace through education and collaboration.
There were only 15 women in India’s Constituent Assembly, which first convened in 1946 with 299 members. A new book ‘The Fifteen’ highlights the contributions of these trailblazing women in shaping India’s Constitution, and their struggles for gender and social justice, while battling myriad challenges in their own lives.
Indian filmmaker Maaria Sayed speaks to eShe about her debut novel ‘From Pashas to Pokemon’, its relatable characters, and the coming-of-age of a young Muslim woman in Mumbai and London.
eShe editor Aekta Kapoor finally put her eventful life in context and made peace with her past after a film based on her love story inspired thousands of other women in their own lives.
As the global tourism industry shifts towards more socially responsible and environmentally sustainable travel, we speak to women travelpreneurs from India on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Devika Saigal of M2M Ferries and Prity Kumar of the Alphard Group are rocking the boat in the male-dominated shipping industry and are setting examples for enterprises that are not only profitable but also create value for their communities.
One of three married women in India face domestic violence. Author and conflict mediator Veera Mahajan has been raising awareness about intimate-partner abuse for several years – ever since she stood up to the violence in her own marriage.
With her spunky YouTube channel titled ‘Eyeshadow and Etihaas’, Delhi academic Dr Ruchika Sharma has been countering the narrative of fake history that is dominating political discourse in election-bound India.
“I dread the release of this web series. The day my shame is made public to the world,” confesses eShe editor Aekta Kapoor, who features as An Unsuitable Girl in ‘Love Storiyaan’ on Amazon Prime.
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