Book on Kamala Harris Offers an Indian Perspective of the New US Vice President’s Life
A new book on the life and journey of Kamala Harris, the first woman to be sworn in as US Vice President, hits the stands today.
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Creating Social Impact: Here Are the Winners of Grant Thornton SABERA 2020 Awards
The Grant Thornton SABERA Awards acknowledge the inspiring stories of impact and development aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
23 Years after Ricky Reel’s Death, His Mother Sukhdev Is Still Fighting for Justice
Sukhdev Reel not only lost her 20-year-old son Ricky, she was also subject to spying by the UK police for demanding an investigation into what she believes was a racist murder. An interview.
Up Close with Mili Sarkar, the Village Teen in the Viral ‘Sari Back Flip’ Video
In conversation with the 17-year-old village girl Mili Sarkar whose Instagram videos doing gymnastics in a sari are going viral.
These Two Child Authors Are Bringing Up Burning Issues Through Their Books
Young authors Ananya Kamboj, 15, and Manya Harsha, 10, are bringing up important issues through their books and activism.
Not the Kardashians But Entertaining Enough: ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’ Review
‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’, a new entertaining reality show on Netflix, follows the shallow, glamorous lives of four spouses of Bollywood actors.
New Study Points to India’s Other Epidemic: Sexual Violence Against Dalit Women and Girls
A chilling new report by Swabhiman Society and Equality Now highlights how India’s justice system is failing survivors of caste-based sexual violence.
Loss and Labour: The Effect of Lockdown on Rural Indian Women
Rural women in India have never had it easy, and the Covid lockdown has further increased their workload while leaving them financially vulnerable.
Here Are the Winners of eShe’s Short Story Contest 2020
You’re all going to be published authors – woohoo!
How a Global Beauty Brand Is Empowering Women Waste-Pickers in Karnataka
The Body Shop India’s Project NARI, in collaboration with Plastics for Change India Foundation, rings in the festive season with a note of empowerment for Bengaluru’s female waste-pickers.
Three Women Icons We Lost Within 20 Days in 2020
An obituary to three power-women: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kapila Vatsyayan and Dr SI Padmavati, who were icons in their respective fields of justice, culture and cardiology.
Indian Handlooms and Crafts Face a Pandemic Crisis – #VocalForLocal? Then #BuyLocal
India’s original ‘Made in India’ textiles and handlooms have been hit hardest by lockdown. These three social enterprises are doing their bit; they need our support.
The Story of India’s Community Libraries – Spurned by State, Struck by Lockdown
Public libraries have been low on government priorities in the past few years; now COVID is threatening our few brave community libraries too.
eShe Short Story Contest 2020 for Women Writers
So you have a talent for spinning stories and always wanted to be a published author? Get writing!
eShe TV: 3 Tips for Mental Resilience During the Pandemic – Aruna Joshi
In episode 2 of eShe TV, happiness coach and self-help author Aruna Joshi shares tips on developing mental resilience in tough times.
These Delhi Teenagers Are Out to Educate and Empower the Youth
These teen girls in Delhi are stepping up to raise awareness, educate and engage with youth in their city.
Here Are the Winners of eShe’s Lockdown Poetry Contest 2020
A brilliant selection of poems made it to the shortlist of eShe’s Lockdown Poetry contest. Here are the winners.
eShe TV Ep.1: “Stop Child Abandonment, Promote Adoption” – Smriti Gupta
In episode 1 of eShe TV, child-rights activist Smriti Gupta tells us about the roadblocks to getting abandoned children into the legal adoption pool, and her petition to create awareness about it.
Women-led SMEs Suffer Disproportionate Pandemic Losses, Finds UN Study
The Do School’s Industry Disruptor provides female entrepreneurs the chance to tackle key sustainability challenges through an incubation and mentorship program.
“If I Can Be Amazing, Why Should I Be Normal?” Shakuntala Devi’s Biopic Scores on Empowerment
A new film on the life of renowned mathematician Shakuntala Devi, played by Vidya Balan, is an eye-opening glimpse into a remarkable life.
