Five refreshing alcoholic beverages made with seasonal fruits to keep you cool this month.
Category: Love & Life
Dear Soul Sista, How Do I Resolve My Past with My Alcoholic Father?
A reader asks our in-house clinical psychologist Smriti Sawhney Joshi how to resolve her past with her
alcoholic and abusive father.
Why More Women Have Cancer Than Men in India
Despite a reverse global trend, a new study has found more Indian women with cancer than men. We dig around to understand why.
Take the Rocking Chair Test to Know Your Life’s Purpose – and Regrets
There is nothing to fear in change, it is part of life. Try the ‘rocking chair test’ to see if you have lived your life to the fullest, without regrets, says Kay Newton.
Eco-Shopping Guide: 4 Indian Lifestyle Brands That Care For the World We Live In
These four lifestyle brands make your shopping guilt-free: TARAgram, Chhoti Si Asha, Last Forest and Champa Aur Chinti.
Losing Her Husband Forced Her to Find Herself and Discover Her True Potential
Loss and grief transformed diffident homemaker Saumyashree Nayak to a confident professional and brave single mother.
Opt for These Eco-friendly Sanitary Napkin Brands, and Stop Plastic Waste
Why must your sanitary napkin leave a plastic burden on the earth? Opt for these biodegradable and reusable versions instead.
‘Tiger Mom’ Amy Chua on Family, Immigrant Experiences, and Political Tribes
She sparked off a global debate on race and parenting, sold millions of copies and made ‘tiger mom’ a household term. And now Yale law professor Amy Chua is out with her new theory on political tribes.
How a Fire Led RK Dalmia’s Daughter to Venture on a New Career Path
A fateful fire led Laxmana Dalmia, daughter of a poetess and India’s pioneering industrialist, to switch careers and venture into spirituality.
This Mumbai Mom Started Running Half-Marathons at 36, and It Changed Her Life
Nutritionist Deepa Rupani started training for half-marathons in her late 30s, and rediscovered her true calling – and herself.
How One Woman Finds Her True Purpose After Being Shamed for Her Dreams
A moving film she watched with her grandma and a humiliating moment in school led Kay Newton to her life’s true purpose.
A Cruel Partition, a Rushed Migration, a Family’s Flight from Quetta to Delhi
Reena Nanda’s new book ‘From Quetta to Delhi’ traces the path of her family as they migrated to an uncertain future, and is as much about the pain of India’s Partition as about Punjabi customs and lore that survive even today in parts of both countries.
When Rohini is Rohit: How to Deal with an Intersex Baby
One in 2,000 babies is born intersex. But parents needn’t despair; modern science, and an experienced professional, can offer solutions.
She Quit Showbiz to Live in an Old Fort for a Curious Reason
Priyamvada Singh left a cushy life in Mumbai to restore her family’s 148-year-old fort in Rajasthan. She ended up giving the village of Meja a new look, and the rural community a new outlook
Beauty Reviews: Nature-Based Treats and Treatments
We at eShe love natural skincare products and ancient Indian healing therapies. Here are our picks of the month.
“I Killed Someone. I Was 19 Years Old” – A True Story
Seeking stories of survival for a writing project, student Ranak Mann uncovered the sorrowful secret his friend has been holding on to for years.
10 Beauty Tricks for Busy New Moms
Nothing de-glamorises you like #momlife. So here are some quick and easy tips you need to know if you have a little one taking up most of your waking hours. Who said looking good takes a lot of time, asks Hansa Makhijani Jain.
February Book Recommendations: Kamila Shamsie, Emma Glass and a Surprise
Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie, Peach by Emma Glass, and an old book that MUST make it to your reading list this month.
Reading Marquez and Rediscovering Romance at a Claridges Staycation
Modern-day marriages need a dash of old-fashioned romance now and then, and a staycation at Claridges Hotel, Delhi, fits the bill.
Last Valentine’s Day, I Took a Healthy Step Towards Self-Love (and Look Where It Got Me)
Show your love for your first Valentine by feeding yourself the right foods, says Kaveri Jain.
“Master Your Craft, Be Ready for Opportunities” – Karishma Kotak
From Bigg Boss to acting in movies to hosting TV shows for 20-20 cricket, UK-born Karishma Kotak has made India her home, and has found her path in showbiz
A Hearing-Impaired Girl’s Mother is Murdered – a 21st Century Warrior Tale
Her hearing impairment pretty much informed the narrative of Sonam Kejriwal’s life, until her mother was murdered, and she was given a new cross to bear.
How to Be a ‘Fair’ Bride #GlowBabyGlow
That’s what all Indian men want, isn’t it? A fair bride! So do your bit, and make sure you’re fair – to yourself too, says Sana Hoda-Sood.
This Month’s Love Tarot (Celebrations Ahead for Cancer and Aquarius!)
This is what Valentine’s month will be like for your relationship, says tarot reader and educationist Alka Mahajan.
I Became an Egg Donor for Love
Would you become an egg donor even if the process is painful and there is nothing in it for you? This is one woman’s story.
Anuja Chauhan on Mothering Strategies, ‘Trendy’ Politics and Her New Look
It isn’t just the entertaining plots and lighthearted optimism of her books. What makes Anuja Chauhan an icon is her refusal to fit in. Lead photo by Rohit Chawla.
A Kashmir Holiday: Snow Angels, Guns and Missing Roses
Even after all this time and conflict, Kashmir is still a jewel in India’s crown. A tourist family bonds over snowballs, shikaras and kehwa.
What No One Ever Tells You About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding your baby is a natural process but it’s not always effortless. There are plenty of surprises in store for first-time mothers, says Hansa Makhijani Jain.
Sana’s CV: Risk Management in USA, Secret Wedding in Hawaii, Startup in Delhi
Sana Sood journeyed from a corporate life in Washington DC to a startup in Delhi, with a secret wedding in Hawaii along the way.
The 2018 Annual Horoscope (Hint: It’s a Great Year for Aries and Aquarius!)
This is what 2018 has in store for your star sign, says tarot reader Alka Mahajan.
