A journey through Chanderi during its Eco Retreat Festival reveals shimmering weaves, haunting legends and architectural marvels. No wonder the filmmakers of superhit film ‘Stree’ chose this Madhya Pradesh gem as a backdrop, writes Suman Bajpai.
Senior Indian journalist Nilova Roy Chaudhury regrets her country’s treatment of her Afghan counterpart who was denied a visa to receive an award, and had to flee for her life after the Taliban discovered her work.
Award-winning production designer Khyatee Mohan Kanchan talks about her work in ‘Homebound’, India’s official entry to the 2026 Academy Awards, and her experiences working behind the scenes in Bollywood for two decades.
Bengaluru-based physician Dr Vaishnavi Pusapati pens an ode to haiku, the form of poetry that shaped how she looked at suffering and survival, and taught her to listen, interpret and trace the slow art of healing.
In a world that confuses aggression with confidence, and noise with importance, women leaders are showing that compassion is the invisible force that can heal divisions, dissolve fear and build trust, writes Aruna Joshi.
Though modern Muslim women in Kerala are excelling in their careers, their domestic duties and caregiving obligations remain unchanged. Is this true gender equality, asks Dr Sapphire Mahmood Ahmed.
While protests and a government crackdown wrack the scenic Himalayan territory of Ladakh, one women-led enterprise is quietly rewriting the definition of tea, progress and sustainable entrepreneurship. Smriti Sinha reports.
Who are the tribal women training AI data? Shailaja Rao reviews ‘Humans in the Loop’ and speaks to lead actor Sonal Madhushankar about these Adivasi and Dalit women giving meaning to machine learning.
When confronted with casual ageism and judgements about one’s weight or single status, what would you do? In this essay, Reeti Roy turns within to seek love and self-validation.
With cases like actor Girija Oak’s AI-morphed images spotlighting the problem of online gender-based abuse, a new report urges stronger laws, faster takedowns, and safer digital spaces for women and LGBTQI+ people.
Celebrate the joy of reading this Children’s Day with our hand-picked list of 12 delightful new books – perfect for curious, creative and fun-loving kids of every age!
Tehran-born memoirist and feminist provocateur Roxana Shirazi had to flee Iran at the age of 10 due to her mother’s activism. Here, she shares the circumstances of her birth to a socialist mother in an imperialist land.
A single woman’s growth in tech transforms entire communities and industries. Karen D’Mello shares stories from her life and work at a nonprofit that helps women in tech through mentorship networks.
Phone in one hand and green tea in another? You are not the only multitasking maven. These multipurpose cosmetics, haircare and skincare products will totally fit your vibe.
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