A Couple Stares at Impending Boredom as Their Chicks Fly the Nest
“I get it, you’re a lonely 40-something couple dealing with the empty-nest syndrome. Come on in and drink it off.”
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
What It Takes to be India’s First Miss Deaf Asia
Miss Deaf Asia 2018 Nishtha Dudeja is not only the first Indian to win the title, she’s also a remarkable example of determination and a positive attitude.
“We Need More Badass Women on Stage” – Silicon Valley Angel Investor Asha Jadeja Motwani
Silicon Valley-based serial angel investor Asha Jadeja Motwani has an eye out for social enterprises, especially those headed by women.
This photographer teaches the blind how to click brilliant images
Award-winning photographer, TEDx speaker and entrepreneur Richa Maheshwari is wasting no time in making the most of life and giving back too.
How Ajaita Shah Built an Army of ‘Solar Sahelis’ to Power Villages and Empower Women
With her social enterprise that equips rural women with technology and training, Ajaita Shah is powering a wave of sustainable development.
Why India in 2019 Can Take Lessons on Love and Women’s Desire from Its Ancient Past
Nayanjot Lahiri’s new book ‘Time Pieces: A Whistle-Stop Tour of Ancient India’ is as much an eye-opener about social mores in ancient India as it is a great read.
Read the Jan-Feb 2019 Issue of eShe Magazine
Cover girl Ajaita Shah is driving sustainable change in Indian villages with her 2500 ‘Solar Sahelis’. Meet notable artist Rouble Nagi, Silicon Valley angel investor Asha Jadeja Motwani and four women driving the new wave of luxury Indian beauty. More inspiring stories inside!
Four Meditation Apps That Uplifted Me and Filled My Home with Sacred Music
Aekta Kapoor goes on an app-download spree and comes up soaked in nirvana.
Why Priyanka Chopra’s Pet Dating App Bumble Is Called the ‘Feminist Tinder’
Priyanka Chopra has invested in Whitney Wolfe Herd’s Bumble, a dating app that empowers women, and is marketing it in India.
“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.
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.