Her Wheelchair-Enabled Cabs Help the Elderly and Disabled Go to the Hospital or Market
Chandigarh entrepreneur Sartaj Lamba runs a fleet of wheelchair-enabled cabs that offer mobility to the elderly and disabled in seven north Indian cities.
Author: Aekta Kapoor
Founder of eShe magazine (eshe.in) and the peacebuilding initiative South Asia Union (southasiaunion.com).
She Founded India’s Only Homegrown Matchmaking App for the LGBTQ+ Community
Ex-cofounder of Mobikwik, UX designer Sunali Aggarwal has recently launched a homegrown dating app for the LGBTQ+ community.
This Silicon Valley Techie’s Talk Show Shatters Misconceptions About Pakistanis
California-based software engineer and talk-show host Nitasha Syed is out to shatter stereotypes about Pakistanis in the Western world, armed with a cup of chai.
Using Technology and Therapy to Help the Hearing-Impaired Live Optimum Lives
Mumbai audiologist and speech therapist Devangi Dalal is out to enhance the lives of the hearing-impaired using the latest technology.
Nadia Samdani: Making Bangladesh the Next Art Capital of the World
Dhaka-based art curator and philanthropist Nadia Samdani is on a determined mission to put Bangladeshi artists on the global art map
Read the April 2021 Issue of eShe Magazine
This issue is about women filling the gaps in society and creating value. On the cover is Bangladeshi philanthropist Nadia Samdani, and inside are inspiring stories of vision and purpose, from Chandigarh to Melbourne to San Francisco. Start reading!
Why the Internet Is the Definitive Tool for Women’s Empowerment in This Century
The internet has democratised accessibility and opportunity between genders, classes and age groups in India. It is the antithesis of patriarchy, writes Aekta Kapoor.
Doctor-Actor Lakshmi Devy on Gender Violence and Her Fearless Directorial Debut
Indian-American actor and filmmaker Dr Lakshmi Devy is sending out a strong message of women’s empowerment through her directorial debut.
Sania Maskatiya and How a Luxury Fashion Label Stays Relevant in the Pandemic
Not even a pandemic could dampen the future-oriented outlook of famed fashion designer Sania Maskatiya, who has taken Pakistani crafts to New York runways.
One Woman and a Project to Educate 4 Million Youth About Child Sexual Abuse
Through the Rakshin Project, social engineer Smita Bharti is spearheading a youth-led movement to create a social tipping point to stop child sexual abuse.
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker Haya Fatima Iqbal and the Art of Invisibility
Academy and Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Haya Fatima Iqbal is using her camera to highlight untold stories and unseen perspectives.
How London Entrepreneur Darshita Gillies Created a Tech Platform to Drive Impact
London-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Darshita Gillies is using technology to connect impact investors with those doing good in the world.
Read the March 2021 Issue of eShe Magazine
It’s March and here is our IMPACT ISSUE! On the cover is London techpreneur and philanthropist Darshita Gillies, and inside you’ll find women creating impact all over the world, from New York to Delhi to Karachi. Start reading!
When Everyone in the Family Has a Different Definition of Adventure
What is adventure? Can it be as much about going outwards as going within?
The Meaning of Mariah Carey: A Revealing Memoir of a Superstar’s Complex Life
Superstar Mariah Carey’s autobiography reveals details of her rocky childhood, her dedication to her music, and her traumatic first marriage.
“You Should Make Films You Believe In; the Audience Will Come” – Award-winning Filmmaker Mehreen Jabbar
Acclaimed New York-based filmmaker Mehreen Jabbar on storytelling, female role models and Indo-Pak cinema collaborations
Read the February 2021 Issue of eShe Magazine
eShe is all about building bridges this month! On the cover is award-winning filmmaker Mehreen Jabbar, and inside are amazing stories of peacebuilding, courage, resilience and hope. Start reading!
Book on Kamala Harris Offers an Indian Perspective of the New US Vice President’s Life
A new book on the life and journey of Kamala Harris, the first woman to be sworn in as US Vice President, hits the stands today.
5 Paths I Took to Heal Grief and Turn It Into Inner Growth
Grief is a lonely place. Here are five tried-and-tested ways to heal from the pain and sense of loss.
“Do You Like Maths?” Dr Devika Mittal on What Happens During Indo-Pak School Meets
Peace activist Dr Devika Mittal of Aaghaz-e-Dosti is working to normalise relationships between the youth of India and Pakistan.
