The character of Asifa from Banu Mushtaq’s award-winning book ‘Heart Lamp’ is a stunning if tragic portrayal of how continuous labour is the norm and rest is a privilege denied to most women, writes Dr Sapphire Mahmood Ahmed.
Singapore-based software engineer and mom to a little boy, Sainy Banerjee shares how classical dance helps her navigate emotional complexity, burnout and self-expression in an impossibly busy life.
Casually stated and disguised as concern, body shaming erodes one’s self-worth and casts a long shadow on the trajectory of a woman’s life and personal growth, writes author Aruna Joshi.
Sujatha Balakrishnan, founder of the nonprofit Theatre for Change, shares her experience of overcoming gender barriers, blazing new trails in her 50s, and building a family based on love and commitment, not rigid social confines.
In the wake of a tragic suicide by three young sisters in Ghaziabad, media have been quick to blame Korean content for the girls’ mental-health issues. But this framing is irresponsible and ignores the real problem, writes Shweta Bhandral.
A shelf full of coveted creams and cosmetics is all very well, but do you know what kind of nutrition gives you gorgeous skin and hair? eShe’s beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain tells you what you need in your diet to look and feel your best.
A married woman without children faces innumerable judgements and questions in India. But even though motherhood is idealised, the woman’s body is considered impure, notes filmmaker Shobhita Thakur.
Modern society applauds work-life balance but ignores the fact that women bear a disproportionate share of emotional labour, caregiving and domestic duties. Author Aruna Joshi busts the myth of balance shaping womanhood.
Postpartum depression in India is not just a ‘private matter’ but a symptom of systemic neglect and a failure of public-health infrastructure. Rituals intended as care frequently become tools of emotional and social control, writes Dr Sapphire Mahmood Ahmed.
Delhi podcaster and filmmaker Arti Jain found several hidden advantages – from personal and gastronomical to social and even anti-social – of raising an adolescent.
Foundations promise a flawless camera-ready complexion in a time of high-definition videos and closeups. But the variety is often mindboggling. eShe’s beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain suggests the best for your skin type.
In a brilliant new book ‘Inner Sense’, science writer Caroline Williams explains how interoception works to connect mind and body. Aekta Kapoor dives in, and finds clues to her own midlife metamorphosis.
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.
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.
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.
Raised in Ahmedabad, architect Vishakha P. Saxena didn’t notice when she began to fall in love with the much-maligned city of Delhi – until it was too late and it was hers.
New Zealand based Indian-origin mother of two Anagha Kawley narrates her remarkable story of rising from the ashes of two devastating relationships, the first of which left her with 65 percent burns.
Blending psychology, creativity and spirituality, Bengaluru-based expressive arts therapist Bhaktiveda Dhaul Taragi uses tools such as dance, art and movement to promote emotional wellbeing.
From surviving 82 percent burns to running three ventures and coaching leaders, Prerona Roy tells us how transforming self-limiting beliefs can ignite unstoppable growth, courage, and reinvention.
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