“Kashmiri Pandits Have Received Only Lip Service from Political Parties”: Author Avanti Sopory
Author Avanti Sopory writes about the beauty, heritage and folklore of her homeland Kashmir, despite being forced to leave it at gunpoint.
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
“It just takes one call for ministers to help migrants, but they chose politics over compassion” – Yasmin Kidwai
From an award-winning documentary filmmaker capturing her country’s diversity, to an elected official keeping her city clean, Yasmin Kidwai certainly has India on her mind.
Read the August 2020 Issue of eShe Magazine
Welcome to the REINVENTION issue! On the cover is documentary filmmaker-turned-people’s representative Yasmin Kidwai, and inside are women who charted new paths during the lockdown. This Independence Day special issue is what Indian women are made of!
An Ordinary Indian Working Couple, a Lockdown, and a Problem
The lockdown exposes a crack in an Indian marriage. Will it be filled with anger or love?
“Black Americans Never Got Their Share of the ‘American Dream’… Who Is This Dream for?”
Aja Barber, an American activist and social-media influencer who focuses on race and intersectional feminism, decodes #BlackLivesMatter.
Bethany Hamilton: The surfer who made the impossible possible
Bethany Hamilton not only recovered from the loss of an arm in a shark attack but went on to become one of America’s top surfers and sporting icons.
Read the July 2020 Anniversary Issue of eShe Magazine
It’s eShe’s third anniversary bumper issue! On the cover is iconic surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost an arm to a shark attack at 13, and still reached the top league of American surfers! Plus more ideas and inspiration inside. Start reading!
When you are trolled instead of your namesake, Ekta Kapoor
Being confused with THE Ekta Kapoor on social media has been something of an amusement all these years. But this time, things have become nasty.
Housework is NOT a woman’s job, her choice or her dharma
It’s a travesty of justice when tasks that no one would opt for are thrust on one section of the population who are gaslighted into believing it is their ‘duty’.
The Remarkable Tale of Two Entrepreneurs Who Adapted to Lockdown, and Grew
Babita Gupta and Shivani Agarwal refused to give up on their dreams and employees during the COVID-19 lockdown. This is how they survived and thrived.
“The System Discredits the Whistleblower to Maintain Status Quo” – IPS Officer D Roopa Moudgil
Having stood up to corrupt politicians and conniving businessmen over 20 years, courage is now second nature to IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil.
Read the June 2020 Issue of eShe Magazine
This issue is all about women in power, with outspoken IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil as the cover personality, and other women bureaucrats on compelling personal missions. Plus a section on motherhood, and stories of inspiration from women entrepreneurs around the world. Dig in!
“Instead of healthy sex education, Indian teens are only exposed to regressive ideas”
Parul Ohri of Momspresso on the Bois Locker Room scandal, sex education in India, and teaching Indian teens about consent
Lockdown Diary: Confronting the Mental Health Monster Again
The coronavirus lockdown led Aekta Kapoor to confront the psychological demons from her past.
How Women Entrepreneurs Are Riding Out the COVID-19 Lockdown
As COVID-19 puts a halt to the wheels of economies worldwide, five entrepreneurs and self-employed women in India share their experiences.
New York Humanitarian Meera Gandhi on Hope and Positivity in the Time of COVID-19
New York-based humanitarian and television personality Meera Gandhi on mental wellbeing in the midst of a global pandemic.
Read the May 2020 Issue of eShe Magazine
May is Mental Health Month worldwide, and with coronavirus and lockdowns taking a toll on lives and enterprises, TV personality and humanitarian Meera Gandhi has a message of hope for all. Plus, features of doers and truth-seekers inside!
These 3 Moms Are Creating Career Opportunities for Other Moms
Motherhood triggered these three entrepreneurs to create jobs, platforms and opportunities for other women.
Why more Indians are turning vegan, and how they’re right
Like the rest of the world, Indians are waking to the physical, ethical and economic benefits of plant-based, meat-and-dairy-free food.
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