“Raising Boys to Be Feminists is an Act of Love and Compassion Towards Them”: Dr Sonora Jha
In her new book, Seattle University professor Dr Sonora Jha looks at notions of gender identity and equality in the modern-day context.
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A God’s Feisty Bride Who Held the Fort: New Novel on Rukmini Revisits a Historical Heroine
Author Saiswaroopa Iyer on her new novel, ‘Rukmini: Krishna’s Wife’, and towering female archetypes from Indian history and mythology.
Actor Shraddha Kapoor Campaigns with The Body Shop to End ‘Period Shame’
Beauty brand The Body Shop has tied up with nonprofit CRY and actor Shraddha Kapoor in a new campaign to normalise the conversation around periods.
A Doctor Goes from Rigid Routine to the Calm of Colour Through Mandala Art
Gurugram doctor Dr Shalini Mullick narrates her journey from relentless routine to mindfulness and finally meditation by immersion in colour and shapes.
What inspired me to launch my startup at 23
Mumbai-based digital marketer Natasha Kothari shares how she was inspired to quit her job and launch a startup at the age of 23
Karishma Dev Dube on her Oscar-nominated film ‘Bittu’ and how society fails its most vulnerable
An exclusive interview with award-winning New York-based filmmaker Karishma Dev Dube on her acclaimed short film ‘Bittu’ and on individualism versus authority.
5 Benefits of Being an Introvert and How I Make the Most of It
IT engineer, MBA graduate and full-time writer Divya Vartika outlines the ways that being an introvert can be an asset in life and career.
From 1772 BCE to 2150 CE: A Timeline of Gender Inequality
Gender equality is a distant destination strewn with ancient codes of patriarchy and widespread discrimination even in modern times, writes Dr Shalini Mullick.
Why the Bhagavad Gita Is Still a Relevant Self-Help Guide in the Time of Covid
Author Richa Tilokani on her new book that simplifies the Bhagavad Gita for lay readers, and why it’s more relevant than ever in modern times.
A Navratri Dance, a Teenage Role Model, and a Moment of Courage
Mumbai mother of two AV Sridevi recounts a lesson from childhood that helped her overcome a challenge in her adult life.
Don’t Look Back: How Sudha Mani Went from Chennai Techie to Edinburgh Business Coach
Scotland-based business mentor and digital marketing strategist Sudha Mani coaches women on developing leadership potential using lessons she has learnt from her own life.
This Entrepreneur’s Lifestyle Brand Is Empowering Women Artisans in Muzaffarnagar
Gauri Malik’s label Sirohi provides small-town women artisans design support to make sustainable products for eco-conscious buyers in big cities.
The riveting history of an Indo-Pak family in which women bridge cultures
As Priyamvada Singh’s Indo-Pak family history proves, women and brides have always been the most capable ambassadors of transnational culture.
Extreme Journeys, Off-Roading Adventures, and a Day’s Work for Nidhi Salgame
Founder of an offbeat and expeditionary travel community, Nidhi Salgame exemplifies the idea of courage, fearlessness and the spirit of adventure.
An IAS Officer, a Grassroots Worker, and a Law to Prevent Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
Political scientist Swarna Rajagopalan gives an insight into the cases that led to the POSH Act, a law to prevent sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
Alankrita Shrivastava’s ‘Bombay Begums’ and the radical view that women are people too
Highly-anticipated Netflix show Bombay Begums directed by Alankrita Shrivastava just released on Women’s Day. Here’s the first look!
How I Survived Cancer and the Unexpected Benefit I Got in the Time of Covid
Educationist and writer Chandrika R Krishnan narrates her excruciating brush with cancer and the surprising advantage it gave her in the race for Covid vaccination.
Two designers bridging India and Pakistan through their life and jewellery
India-based Kiran Kumari and Pakistan-based Amna Shariff have lived on both sides of the border, and are now contemporising the region’s shared heritage in their jewellery designs.
Sacrifice, revenge, villainy: The problematic depiction of women with disabilities in mythology
Women with disabilities have a raw deal in the Mahabharata and Ramayana, whether it’s a queen like Gandhari, a princess like Surpnakha or a maidservant like Manthara.
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