“It’s like electric shocks in my head”: actor-director Divya Palat’s brave, painful battle
It can’t be easy to direct award-winning videos and shows while living with a painful condition, but Divya Palat does it every day.
Author: Aekta Kapoor
Founder of eShe magazine (eshe.in) and the peacebuilding initiative South Asia Union (southasiaunion.com). Features in and as 'The Unsuitable Girl', in episode 1 of 'Love Storiyaan' on Amazon Prime. Email: aekta@eshe.in
An unlikely friendship led Reena to launch the Miss Transqueen pageant
Reena Rai’s life was its lowest point when an unusual friendship roused her to launch India’s first transgender beauty pageant. Overcoming insurmountable personal and professional hurdles, she has given the community a new chance at proving their worth.
Ritika Ahuja of Big Boy Toyz Wants More Girls to Drive Luxury Cars in India
Ritika Jatin Ahuja is at the forefront of the luxury car market with Big Boy Toyz, which retails iconic automobile brands from Ferrari to Rolls Royce.
These crusaders are working for LGBTQ rights to live and love with dignity
With the scrapping of Section 377 that outlawed consensual gay sex, LGBTQ people are coming out with a confident new voice. In our two-part feature ‘It’s Only Love’, we feature individuals and organisations working to ensure dignity in life and love for the gay and trans communities.
Read the Winter 2018 Issue of eShe Magazine
Bollywood star Swara Bhaskar is speaking out, and inspiring other women to do the same. There’s also fashion, travel and festive Indian dessert recipes! Start reading.
Does Energy Healing Really Work? Pranic Healer Nidhi Jain Answers Some Difficult Questions
Is pranic healing really effective, or is it a matter of belief? And why is it always so expensive? We put up some difficult questions to senior pranic healer Nidhi Jain.
For The First Time in History, Shame Belongs to the Molesters, Not the Molested
The #MeToo movement in India has shifted the blame and shame from victims to the sexual predators, and it’s about time. Here are five things we all – men, women, organizations and societies – can learn from this social-media outpouring.
Feminist Blue: How a Matrilineal Tribe in Africa Inspired This Indian Fashion Designer
Designer Payal Khandwala’s collection ‘New Order’ was inspired by her study of a matrilineal African tribe is a continued ode to her old muse: the intelligent, non-conformist woman.
This Raid de Himalaya Rallyist’s Mantra Is, “Don’t Be Scared. Be Prepared”
Sarah Kashyap is the only woman counted among the top 10 rallyists from India, and it’s been a tough, adrenaline-spiked ride.
How a Mughal empress broke the glass ceiling five centuries ago
Ruby Lal’s new book ‘Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan’ is a much-needed study of one of the most legendary female icons in Indian history.
What is K-Beauty and why does it have such a cult following in India?
Why do South Korean beauty products inspire so many millennial beauty junkies in India? We head to India’s first K-BeautyCon to find out.
Her jewellery has a message for women: be fierce, be fearless, be irrepressible
The jewellery Eina Ahluwalia designs not only defies fashion trends, it also encourages its wearers to be fierce and fearless.
Read the October 2018 Issue of eShe Magazine
It’s that time of the year when we celebrate fashion – the beautiful and the fearless! Meet conceptual jewellery designer Eina Ahluwalia, and artist-designer Payal Khandwala. Plus of course profiles of amazing women, relationships, spirituality, healthy recipes, authors and books! Start reading!
“Marriage Is an Impediment for Indian Women Scientists” – Science Bloggers Share Observations
Aashima Dogra and Nandita Jayaraj are putting the spotlight on women working in various fields of science across India.
Healthier and Happier: Why More Women Are Letting Their Hair Grey Naturally
More women are letting their hair go grey naturally and why not? It’s a healthier, happier, hassle-free and trendier way of life.
The indomitable Anjali Menon on fighting gender bias and adding sensitivity in cinema
Director and screenwriter of award-winning Malayalam films, Anjali Menon – the conjurer of surprising plots and nuanced characters – is introducing global filmmaking values to regional cinema.
Read the September 2018 Issue of eShe Magazine
The southern Indian state of Kerala is under our spotlight this month, as pioneering Malayalam filmmaker Anjali Menon shares why we need more sensitivity in cinema, and a family shares their traumatic experience of surviving the Kerala floods. Plus a debate on ‘menstrual leave’ for working women, a report on the ‘tiger widows’ of the Sundarbans, fashion, travel, recipes and more! Start reading now.
An Eager Birthday Boy, a Pair of Scissors — and 11 Months of a Mother’s Journey in Faith
Asha Rajkumari had to go through an excruciating experience any mother would shudder to imagine – but her darkest nights also taught her about life’s deepest truths and the sanctity of surrender.
She’s One of India’s Most Famous Bharata Natyam Dancers — and She’s French!
Padma Shri awardee Devayani’s life is a story of grit, ambition and unflinching devotion to her art.
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