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From shame to digital snooping, this new book explores the experience of menstruation in South Asia
Edited by human-rights lawyer Farah Ahamed, the new anthology ‘Period Matters’ is an in-depth look at how menstruation is perceived and experienced in South Asia.
A local girl’s guide to 5 important stops in Manila, Philippines
Filled with museums, shops, parks and churches, plus a roaring nightlife, there’s much to explore in Manila, Philippines. Local girl Jesse Barcena shares five must-visit spots.
From occupational therapy to music videos, this daughter of a Saudi princess has had an unlikely journey
Los Angeles occupational therapist Dr Reema Naim shares her creative journey, from writing a unique book-series for kids with special needs, to directing music videos for her rapper-director husband
“Web content is too focused on copying the West; we’re losing India’s own charm and identity” – Sheena Chohan
Actor and human-rights activist Sheena Chohan shares an insider’s view of the film industry during the pandemic and why she thinks streaming cinema has both pros and cons.
How women-led social enterprise reCharkha is giving plastic waste a useful makeover
eShe TV speaks to Amita Deshpande of reCharkha about her efforts in creating useful lifestyle products out of plastic waste, and to eco-activist Ashwini Joshi who is taking reCharkha to European markets.
“We face discrimination, violence and solitude, but humans are beautiful regardless”: Kyung-sook Shin
Award-winning South Korean author Kyung-sook Shin on urban loneliness, rejection, beauty, and her new critically acclaimed book ‘Violets’
A local girl’s guide to 5 fun spots in Jakarta, Indonesia
Whether you’re considering Indonesia for your summer holiday or visiting for work, here’s an insider’s guide to five fun spots you absolutely must visit in capital city Jakarta!
Can chronic pain change your personality? I would know, I have been there
Gurugram artist and poet Nidhi Agrawal learnt through first-hand trauma how chronic pain can change one’s personality, and how to find courage in one’s tears.
From Bhojpuri to dholl puri, a taste of Mauritius through the eyes of two successful women
Travel blogger Veidehi Gite explores Mauritius through the eyes of two successful local women, and can’t help noticing connections to India everywhere – in the language, cuisine, sights and temples
Welsh artist Deborah Claire Procter on learning kathakali in India and creating art in Argentina
Award-winning artist Deborah Claire Procter speaks to eShe TV about growing up in Wales, training in kathakali and kalaripayattu in India, studying NLP and hypnosis, and creating music in Argentina.
“I felt free after throwing up”: Anorexia messed up her mind, but this Chennai girl is determined to heal
Shruti Vijay, a 22-year-old yoga instructor from Chennai, speaks up about her battle with anorexia nervosa and how she healed her body through her mind.
An American woman, a Paris bookstore, and a controversial book that changed literary history
Boston-based author Kerri Maher’s latest novel ‘The Paris Bookseller’ is based on the real-life story of Sylvia Beach who founded an iconic bookstore in Paris over a hundred years ago.
My daughter taught me what it means to be LGBTQIA, but being an ally parent was a lesson I had to learn myself
Pune mother Ritu Goyal Harish wanted to support her bisexual daughter in her journey towards self-realisation, happiness and personal freedom. But it hasn’t been easy, she shares.
Easy access to music is a beautiful thing: Raveena Mehta on viral videos, Tiger Shroff, and her genre-defying Hindi pop
In the fourth of our series ‘ePop Stars’, we speak to viral sensation Raveena Mehta about her new hit single Tere Liye, working with Tiger Shroff, and the pros and cons of a digitised music landscape
“Learning to live and thrive with a mental-health condition brings with it a lot of illumination”: Aparna Piramal Raje
Acclaimed business leader, columnist and author Aparna Piramal Raje on her new book ‘Chemical Khichdi’ and why mental-health conditions can be manageable and not limiting
One in five Indian women is subjected to marital rape; Indian courts turn a blind eye, again
Despite an opportunity to correct course, Indian law continues to safeguard the right of husbands to force wives into non-consensual sex.
Ambition, power, whim – behind the world’s most famous fashion magazine
The 130-year-old history of Vogue is not just a study in brand-building but also an overview of issues that have plagued Western society in this period – from war widows to consumerism, racism and sexism.
“If you don’t believe in yourself, who else will?” – ‘Jungle Cry’ actor-producer Emily Shah on eShe TV
Actor-producer Emily Shah talks to eShe TV about the making of her new film ‘Jungle Cry’, working with Abhay Deol, growing up with mixed parentage, and living her dream.
16 great children’s books for the holidays – curated by a real mom and a group of terrific kids!
A lovingly curated list of 16 recently released books for children that are excellent for summer reading
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