A Girl with Brain Damage, a Mother’s Love, Classical Dance and Modern Medicine
A young girl suffers brain injury; her mother determines to bring her daughter back to life through love, care, surgery and Bharatanatyam
Category: Love & Life
Let’s Talk About Hysterectomy: Two Women Swap Experiences
Two women in their mid-40s discuss hysterectomy and the lack of support groups and research on the subject of menopause. Listen to the podcast.
How I Went from Homemaker to Diver and Artist Specialising in Coral Reefs
Homemaker Uma Mani started painting at 45, deep-sea diving at 49, and starred in a documentary on her work in her 50s.
She Founded India’s Only Homegrown Matchmaking App for the LGBTQ+ Community
Ex-cofounder of Mobikwik, UX designer Sunali Aggarwal has recently launched a homegrown dating app for the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
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.
Dr Nandita Shah on Why Veganism Is Best for Human Health and the Planet
Dr Nandita Shah, founder of SHARAN, on how a plant-based diet is what appeals naturally to humans, and the ill-effects of meat and dairy on our bodies
This Kerala NGO’s Cloth Pads Are Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly, and Generate Employment Too!
A Kerala-based social enterprise built on spiritual and humanitarian values is out to provide rural women access to low-cost, eco-friendly cloth pads.
“Almost All the Ingredients of Healthy Eating Are Already There in Your Kitchen” – Dr Manjari Chandra
Nutritionist and wellness coach Dr Manjari Chandra shares nutrition tips and dieting hacks for wholesome health.
A Miraculous Recovery and a Dream Come True for This Pune Accountant
Sunita Kulkarni overcame rheumatoid arthritis through cellular nutrition, and is now a role model and guide for others seeking holistic health.
How Single Motherhood Toughened Me Up for Ambitious Career Roles
Hima Bindu from IBM Bengaluru shares the ups and downs of juggling career and single parenthood.
“Innocence, Ignorance and Illiteracy”: A Doctor on the Roadblocks to Women’s Health in India
Dr Anuradha Rana shares her experience as a gynaecologist in a busy small town, and explains the roadblocks to women’s health in India.
Love in the Time of Covid and Politics
2020 proved to be the acid test of love – from marital conflict in the lockdown, to wedding plans going awry, to interfaith couples being harassed by regressive laws.
From Struggling Single Mother to Successful Artist: Nilofer Suleman’s Fearless Journey
While Nilofer Suleman’s works of art are recognisable worldwide, not many know of the personal struggles she has faced in her journey as a single mother.
5 Women-Led Natural Beauty Brands That Care for You and the Planet
With more people investing in health, these five women-led brands are creating a niche in the growing market of natural beauty products.
“Ageing Is a Myth,” Says 64-Year-old Bodybuilder Grandma of Three
What should grandmothers look like? Sculpted, strong bodybuilders, if you go by Sweden’s Eva Birath.
Monika’s Special Gift for Her 24th Birthday: A New Pair of Hands
After losing her hands in a tragic accident in 2014, Monika More had a successful double hand transplant just in time for her birthday last month.
10 Life Lessons from a US Physician on Her 40th Birthday
Dr Raman Ashta, who turned 40 during the lockdown this year, looks back at the 10 big lessons life has taught her so far.
Emotional Paralysis: How the Voices in Your Head Hold You Back
Have you ever been afraid to speak up for fear of looking stupid, or held yourself back from being ‘too happy’? This emotional paralysis has roots in childhood.
‘The Most Necessary Stories are The Ones that Feel Scariest to Tell’ – Maya Shanbhag Lang
Author Maya Shanbhag Lang talks about her critically acclaimed new memoir ‘What We Carry’ and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships.
