A model-turned-writer, a child Nazi, and an Oscar-winning film
Author Christine Leunens on Nazi atrocities, the inspiration behind her book that was made into an Oscar-winning film, and fanaticism in today’s world.
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Lockdown Diary: The Quarantine Rat Race on Social Media
For Chennai-based Richa Tilokani, social media during the lockdown has become a game of one-upmanship.
The screenwriter of ‘Four More Shots Please!’ on flawed women, feminism and political oppression
As Season 2 of ‘Four More Shots Please!’ creates both controversy and a new set of fans in urban India, screenwriter Devika Bhagat shares her take.
Letting My Hair Grey Naturally Has Liberated Me
Though giving up hair colour came with challenges and doubts, author Mala Mansukhani now loves her authentic new self and freedom from wearing a ‘youth mask’.
Three Generations of Women and a Bespoke Fashion Label
The fascinating story of three generations of dynamic women behind the bespoke fashion label Sue Mue in Delhi.
Lockdown Diary: Like Kashmir, Except Now It’s for All of Us
The COVID-19 lockdown has taken Atika Gupta through a whole gamut of emotions, from denial to acceptance.
Her ‘roadmap’ prepares women for loss of a partner through death or divorce
Realising that most women are left clueless about finances and paperwork after a spouse’s death or divorce, Nancy Juetten created the perfect solution.
Lockdown Diary: The Bipolarity of the Coronavirus Quarantine
There have been really good days and really bad days, confesses Sonali Sudarshan.
“Couples Should Adopt One Child and Have One Biological Child to Stop Trafficking”: Nandita Puri
Author Nandita Puri’s latest book delves into the issue of inter-country adoption and child trafficking.
My Spiritual Practice Helped Me Have a Natural Delivery After C-Section
Megha Khanduja’s first baby was born through caesarean section, and she was told her second would have to be too. But she was determined to have a natural birth.
Mesmerizing and Touching Tales from Inside India’s Isolated Tribal Communities
A new book on India’s six isolated tribes by Nidhi Dugar Kundalia gives us a fascinating glimpse into the lives of often ignored and unjustly treated communities of India.
Lockdown Diary: It’s Fifty Shades of Aloo for Shradha Singh
Erotic novelist and programming head of Ishq 104.8 FM Shradha Singh has found her life’s love in the humble potato during the lockdown.
These Ahmedabad standup comics are raising the bar for girl jokes
Preeti Das and Shefali Pandey, founders of Mahila Manch, are using standup comedy to break stereotypes and confront social issues.
Lockdown Diary: “A Volcanic Song Release and Then Silence” – ‘Jwalamukhi’ Singer Poorvi Koutish
Bollywood playback singer Poorvi Koutish’s song ‘Jwalamukhi’ released after a wait of two years. But live performances are now off-limits with the Covid-19 lockdown!
I’m Battling the Mental Load of Mommyhood. Can You Feel Me?
Working mother to a six-year-old Vaishali Sudan Sharma shares the emotions and challenges from her motherhood journey.
Lockdown Diary: Shah Rukh Khan, Homeschooling and a Case for Spousal Distancing
Graphic novelist, lyricist and playwright Vibha Batra is counting her dishes, blessings and minutes during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Lockdown Diary: It’s Time to Face the Fear – of Frying Pakodas
Filmmaker and writer Arti Jain confronts her biggest fear during the Covid-19 lockdown: frying pakodas in burning hot oil!
Lockdown Diary: Shopping for Vegetables, Armed with a Mask and Viral Fear
An ordinary visit to the vegetable vendor in the time of COVID-19 turns into a pandemic-sized battle with paranoia for Anita Panda.
Lockdown Diary: “Time for Masala Chai Instead of Teabag Tea” – Shobha Nihalani
In our new series ‘Lockdown Diary’, we invite bestselling novelist Shobha Nihalani to share how she’s spending her time during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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