“A gig that terrifies you and gives you purpose”: what it takes to direct MAMI Mumbai Film Festival
Artistic director of the prestigious MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, Smriti Kiran has turned around its fortunes in the past few years.
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“Marriage makes us one but not equal”: why both men and women need to see ‘Thappad’
It is a bold film that lifts the lid off silent, crushed and repressed female dreams in a thought-provoking and inspiring way.
How I healed mind, heart and body to beat cancer – thrice
Delhi-based author and entrepreneur Anita Kumar shares her emotional, physical and spiritual battle with cancer.
Shaheen Bhatt on Her Battle with Depression and Her New Memoir
Being born to one of Bollywood’s most famous families couldn’t shield Shaheen Bhatt from chronic depression; she bares all in a candid interview.
20 women who changed themselves to challenge their world
These 20 women battled personal challenges and went through their own human revolution before creating ripples of change in the world around them.
How women navigate a world designed for men, and the price they pay
Caroline Criado Perez’s data-supported book explains how women face risks to their careers, lives and health due to systems and designs that see the default human as male.
A few good women: the glaring gender gap among Indian cinematographers
Only a fraction of cinematographers in Mumbai’s film industry are women – how does the skewed ratio play out in their career growth?
“There’s no such thing as balance, there are priorities” – actor-author Lisa Ray
Actor, author, cancer survivor and mother of twins Lisa Ray bares her story – with its little and large successes, failures and leaps of faith.
Why All Organisations Should Get This Handbook on Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
Ninety-one per cent women do not report an incident of sexual harassment at the workplace for fear of being victimised.
A Quiet Luxurious Getaway in ‘Gift of the Forests’, Kodaikanal
The bounty of nature and tales from history await you at The Tamara Kodai in the hills of Tamil Nadu.
Former film star Cuckoo Parameswaran is reinventing Kerala weaves
Former Malayalam film actor Cuckoo Parameswaran has reinvented herself into a fashion and textile designer who is promoting local handlooms and weaves from Kerala.
From Tragedy to Award-Winning Books: Mary A Osborne’s Inspiring Journey
Award-winning novelist Mary A Osborne had a tumultuous personal journey before she began creating magical worlds with her words.
The NYT Investigation That Led to Harvey Weinstein’s Fall and Sparked #MeToo
Award-winning journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey reveal how they broke the Harvey Weinstein story in a hard-hitting new book.
From Memories to Politics, Diana Gondek’s Art Reflects Her American Experience
Famed American artist Diana Leviton Gondek has put every area of her life into her artworks.
How Meghna Joshi’s Social Enterprise Is Making Youth Employable
Social entrepreneur Meghna Joshi’s skilling venture SWAN is out to groom India’s youthful workforce and enhance their career prospects.
An Economist with a Storied Legacy: A Portrait of Modern-Day Royalty
Umadevi Raje Jadhav represents quintessential modern-day royalty, straddling an international lifestyle and corporate commitments with old-world heritage.
How Samra Zafar Escaped an Abusive Marriage and Found Her Life’s Mission
Samra Zafar escaped a teen marriage and fought a suppressive culture to earn her dignity and education; now she inspires others to do the same.
7 Ways to Prepare Yourself for an Empty Nest
Are you dreading having an empty nest soon as your kids grow up and move away? Don’t let it take you by surprise!
Two Books That Will Consume You This Month
‘The Giver of Stars’ by Jojo Moyes and ‘Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line’ by Deepa Anappara are our top reads for this month.
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