The Matriarch Behind an Iconic Delhi Bookstore, and a Life Fuelled by Love
From a refugee who found love after Partition to an 88-year-old who continues to go to work, Bhag Bahri Malhotra has had quite a journey.
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How Violence at Home Traumatizes Children and Sprouts a Dysfunctional Society
Growing up in a violent home is a traumatic experience that affects every aspect of a child’s life and development, writes psychologist Dr Prerna Kohli.
5 Couples on How Their Relationship Fared During Lockdown
What’s the biggest test of any marriage than to be stuck together for months during a pandemic, re-negotiating relationship rules and personal boundaries? Five couples tell us how they fared.
Indian Children, Relentless Punishment, and a Vicious Cycle of Violence
Our society punishes children twice – first as parental abuse when they are little, then by denying them opportunities for rehabilitation when they take to crime.
Their Online Platform is Creating Opportunities for Talented Girls from Across Asia
Riya Sinha and Shraddha Varma’s social enterprise Fuzia allows young women to showcase their talents and find job opportunities online.
5 Memorial Museums That Remind Us of the Consequences of Hate
These memorial museums around the world redress systemic racism, genocide and hate crimes.
Cheer Up Your Home During Lockdown with Ideas from These 4 Instagrammers!
Lockdown has kept us all home, so why not use the space to express one’s creativity? These four Instagram influencers have some brilliant ideas!
‘What Are the Odds?’ Director Megha Ramaswamy on Letting Kids Be Kids
Megha Ramaswamy talks about her directorial debut ‘What Are the Odds’ and the world of Indian teens.
Anniversary Fun Facts: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About eShe!
We’re celebrating our third anniversary and just wanted to come clean about a few things!
“I’m Glad to Be Living in These Times When Women Can be Fearless” – Aahana Kumra
A wide oeuvre of bold, memorable roles and a clutch of awards – actor Aahana Kumra is certainly having her moment in the sun.
eShe Lockdown Poetry Contest 2020 for Women
Has lockdown 2020 inspired the poet in you? Share your poetry and win!
Why Big-City Folks Need to Stop Stereotyping Small-Town Girls
Young entrepreneur Rachita Sharma reveals the truth behind the stereotype of ‘small-town girls’.
Has Coronavirus Made Us Forget the Art of Polite Conversation?
Can we blame COVID for making us too blunt, too direct and too raw to the point that we don’t feel the need to sugar-coat or censor ourselves?
How Much of a ‘Real Feminist’ Are You?
Roma Thakur may not have the perfect comeback when people question her feminist leanings, but she has no intention of giving up.
4 Delicious Desi Breakfast Recipes for an Atmanirbhar Summer!
Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) is the word of the day in India, so whip up these four popular Indian breakfasts that are high on nutrition and taste.
From Tax Chief to Artist-Filmmaker, the Uncommon Journey of Sangeeta Gupta
Artist, filmmaker, patron of the arts – Sangeeta Gupta has had an exceptional life outside of her public role as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax.
This Cancer Survivor and Bureaucrat Is Sharing Her Knowledge and Experience to Help Other Patients
Principal Financial Advisor of the Central Railways, Ruby Ahluwalia set up an NGO to support underprivileged cancer patients after surviving stage-three cancer herself.
The IRS Officer Who Feeds the Poor and Organises Rural Health Camps When Off-Duty
When she isn’t at work, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai, Dr Megha Bhargava organises health camps, food and school kits for underprivileged kids.
Author and Yoga Guru Ira Trivedi on Lockdown Yoga, Her #MeToo Stories, and a Dog Named Om
Author and yoga guru Ira Trivedi on sexuality in modern India, the #MeToo movement, and why yoga is the best exercise during lockdown.
Can Dad Fill Mom’s Shoes? The Role Fathers Play in Raising Stronger Daughters
When fathers take on a proactive role in parenting, daughters grow into stronger, more confident and better adjusted individuals.
“This Is an Incredibly Difficult Time for So Many People, It Is Crucial to Come Together” – Ananya Birla
Ananya Birla was born with a silver spoon and a famous surname but she is on a mission to chart her own path and fulfil her potential as singer and entrepreneur.
“People Believe That a Mother of an Autistic Child Has No Right to be Happy”
Dr Ferdousi Begum shares the everyday challenges of raising a child with autism while fiercely holding on to her happiness.
Destiny, Depression, Defiance: Bhagyashree’s Search for Meaning
Actor-entrepreneur Bhagyashree’s life and career choices reflect her headstrong determination to live her truth, regardless of challenges.
“It Becomes Rape Only When Someone Finds Out” – An Undercover Investigation into Gender Violence in India
Author Tara Kaushal on #MeTooIndia, Bois Locker Room, conflicted men-women relations, and her explosive new book, ‘Why Men Rape’
