A Mystery in History: Two Suspense Novels with Fabulous, Flawed Female Protagonists
Reviews of ‘The Bombay Prince’ by Sujata Massey set in pre-Independence India, and ‘Small Pleasures’ by Clare Chambers set in the suburbs of 1950s London.
Author: Aekta Kapoor
Founder of eShe magazine (eshe.in) and the peacebuilding initiative South Asia Union (southasiaunion.com).
“It’s Easier for Women to Lead, They Just Need a Platform to Perform”: Management Consultant Seema Rekha
Management consultant Seema Rekha on why employee mental health is vital for company growth and why women are natural leaders.
Winning Despite the Odds: South Asian Women Athletes Show the Way
Victories at the Tokyo Olympics by Indian sportswomen mask the fact that the obstacles South Asian women athletes face are far greater than their male counterparts.
She Has Created a Platform for Indian Classical Music in the Netherlands
Mahesvari Autar’s events platform showcases live performances of Indian classical ragas and mantra music to audiences in Holland.
God on the Tip of Our Tongues: How the Pandemic Normalised Spiritual Discourse
Religious references are making their way into everyday conversations, and spiritual discourse has become commonplace in the pandemic, writes Aekta Kapoor.
Actor Santhy Balachandran on Anthropology and Her Surreal Music Video Experiment
Malayalam film actor and Oxford graduate Santhy Balachandran used her anthropology background to conceptualise an avant-garde music video.
“We Have Taught Girls to Suppress Their Anger, Even If It Is Legitimate” – Soraya Chemaly
Washington DC-based author and feminist activist Soraya Chemaly believes women’s anger can be a powerful force for social justice.
Read the 4th Anniversary Issue of eShe Magazine
It’s eShe’s 4th anniversary! American author and activist Soraya Chemaly is on the cover, and inside are awesome stories of women from around the world. Start reading!
Digital Entrepreneur and Insta-Poet Ayesha Chenoy on Luck, Bestsellers and Bite-Sized Wisdom
Former investment banker and founder of one of India’s top digital marketing agencies, Ayesha Chenoy talks about her new role as poet and author.
Amanda Craig’s ‘The Golden Rule’: A Feminist Thriller with a Political Twist
Amanda Craig’s ninth novel The Golden Rule, longlisted for this year’s Women Prize for Fiction, is both an imaginative thriller and a political commentary.
These 11 ‘Listening Hearts’ Are Giving Free Mental and Emotional Support During India’s Covid Crisis
Life coach Nasreen Khan got together a group of counsellors, coaches and therapists to support those facing loss and grief during India’s second Covid wave.
How a Women-Led WhatsApp Group Grew to a Covid Support Network for Hundreds of Families
Natasha Kochhar started community WhatsApp groups to fill a void she felt in a new city after marriage. They ended up supporting hundreds of Delhi residents during Covid.
“My cousin was raped, killed in West Bengal – social media made it a political issue”
Last month, a 20-year-old student was raped and killed in her own home in West Bengal. Elements on social media misused the news for political propaganda.
Feminist Poet Usha Akella’s Book ‘I Will Not Bear You Sons’ Is a Scathing Indictment of Patriarchy
Austin-based poet Usha Akella’s new book of feminist poems puts the spotlight on cultural traditions that perpetuate patriarchy and social evils like female foeticide.
3 Mantras That Gave Me Strength and Courage During India’s Second Covid Wave
Faced with Covid in my own close family, I too, like many others, descended into the hell of uncertainty, fear, helplessness, desperation and panic. These 3 mantras gave me strength.
“Those Who Stay Positive and Connected with Family Recover Faster from Covid” – Kerala Doc Shares Home-Isolation Tips
A Kerala government doctor who has been on Covid duty since the first wave shares tips for quicker recovery if you are in home isolation.
“The Feminine Principle Leads from Respect for Diversity and Inclusivity” – FemmeQ Founder Karen Downes
Leadership consultant and agent of change Karen Lee Downes believes it is time for leaders and organisations to tap into their feminine intelligence.
Book on 5 Rape Survivors Exposes How Indian Rape Culture Protects Men and Disadvantages Women
Journalist Urmi Bhattacheryya’s hard-hitting new book looks at the aftermath of sexual assault for five girls and women in India.
This Dubai-Based Feminist Publisher Is Using Digital Media to Initiate Inclusive Conversations
UAE-based feminist publisher Sabin Muzaffar is documenting female trailblazers and empowering women and girls globally through her digital platform Ananke.
The Homogenisation of Language Is a Political Issue: Linguist and Author Peggy Mohan
Linguistic expert and author Peggy Mohan traces the history of the Subcontinent through its languages, and notes how homogenisation of language reflects centralisation of power.
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