5 ‘Lean In’ Mantras I Used to Restart My Career After a Maternity Sabbatical
Entrepreneur Neha Bagaria had to take a long break from work after she had two babies. Sheryl Sandberg’s book ‘Lean In’ inspired her immensely in getting back on track.
Category: Voices
Patriarchy on the Dinner Table, and a Woman Who Woke Up
Whether benign or downright dangerous, patriarchy continues to exist in myriad forms in Indian homes.
“There Has to Be a Sense of ‘We’, But Not at the Expense of ‘I’” – Relationship Coach Heather Garbutt
UK-based life and relationship coach Heather Garbutt’s own journey has been one of overcoming odds and pushing on despite obstacles.
When Your Book Is Made into a Bollywood Film
Author of three novels, Parinda Joshi’s latest novel ‘Made in China’ was adapted into a Hindi feature film starring Rajkummar Rao. She shares the experience of writing books versus screenplays.
Once Upon a Time in a Fairy Land Called Cappadocia
In a world that seeks perfection sits the odd and imperfect fairy-tale cave town of Cappadocia in Turkey.
From an Abused Child to a Healer: The Remarkable Journey of Michelle Evans
Canada-based life coach Michelle Evans turned the trauma of her childhood into fuel for self-transformation and healing others.
The Pervading Lakshman Rekha That Reins in Affluent Indian Women
It could be a scene anywhere in India – in swish gated neighbourhoods in Delhi or Mumbai, or a palatial bungalow in Bhopal or Lucknow.
Women’s Groups Seek Justice and Action Against the Real Perpetrators of Delhi Riots
Ten women’s groups and over a hundred activists have released a joint statement calling for justice and unity after the recent riots in Delhi.
“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.
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.
How Society and Religion Systematically Deny Women Their Rights and Freedom
Can a woman in India aspire to bekhauf azaadi (fearless freedom), asks feminist activist Kavita Krishnan in her new book.
How Do You Love Yourself, Woman?
It’s a day to love myself a little bit – a day to say ‘I love you’ to myself a hundred times.
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.
The Best Kind of Mother
The greatest gift we can give our kids is to be happy ourselves, writes Aekta Kapoor.
3 Elizabeth Gilbert Posts That Are Packed with Wisdom Like Her Books
3 Instagram posts by Elizabeth Gilbert that will give you food for thought
Chomping Through Chandni Chowk: A Food Trail Through Old Delhi
Exploring the alleys and flavours of ‘Delhi 6’
Mumbai Ladies, It’s Your Time to Shine with iLeap and Deepa Khanna Rupani!
Head to iLeap’s event ‘It’s Your Time to Shine’, a unique opportunity to meet, network and share your inspiring stories, on February 7th in Mumbai!
“Teach Men to Behave, Teach Women They Deserve Respect” – Author Kanchana Banerjee
Novelist Kanchana Banerjee shares her vision of an ideal India.
How the ‘Centring’ Technique Helped Me Deal with Stressful Situations
Sailaja Manacha’s new book ‘Step Up’ blends psychology and generative leadership practices to provide women with the necessary tools to become powerful leaders.
An ‘Invisible’ Girl, a Planet, and a Fight to be ‘Seen’
Novelist Milan Vohra expresses her vision of an ideal India in a moving short story.
Are Creative People More Prone to Mental Illness? A Writer’s Personal Journey
Are creative people doomed to vagaries of the mind, cursed by the tempestuous nature of genius? A creative writer delves into mental health.
From No Jeans to No Ghoonghat: Why So Many Rules Over Women’s Clothing?
Give women education and political empowerment, instead.
