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.
Category: News
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!
‘Bombshell’ Review: The Case that Shook Newsrooms and Heralded the #MeToo Movement
Latest Hollywood drama ‘Bombshell’ highlights the power of the sisterhood when it comes to standing up to sexual predators.
“The Rapist Is You!” Santiago Feminists Stage Powerful Protest Against Sexual Assault
The Santiago agitation of November 25 can be seen as a protest against both state misuse of power and sexual violence against women.
Why Every Girl Needs to Read ‘The Book of Gutsy Women’ By Hillary and Chelsea Clinton
The new book by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton does the job it has set out to do: inspire and ignite women to be brave and take the lead.
“Chhaa Jaa,” Says Global NGO Girl Effect to Indian Teens
Chhaa Jaa, an online programme by the global NGO Girl Effect, will educate adolescent girls and help them navigate their teenage years.
Grant Thornton SABERA Awards to Reward Responsible Businesses for a Second Time
Founded by media personality and activist Suparnaa Chadda, the SABERA awards recognize ‘good’, and reward businesses that promote social and environmental welfare.
Here Are eShe’s Flash Fiction Contest 2019 Winners!
Scores of fiction writers competed for the top prize on eShe’s Flash Fiction Contest. Who finally won? Find out here!
Taking a Child’s Consent Before Hugging Can Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Our children are living among their biggest perpetrators, people whom they know and trust. We have to teach them their rights, and respect their feelings.
eShe Flash Fiction Writing Contest 2019 for Women Writers
eShe is pleased to announce its first Flash Fiction Contest for women.
Why We’re Reading Amita Kanekar and Elif Shafak This Month
Two gripping novels by two commanding literary voices have us hooked.
A Slow-Fashion Label, a Rebel Mom and 10 Other Stories Our Readers Loved Most
These were the most-read stories on eShe in our second year.
Two Literary Sensations You Must Read This Month
These two women authors have captured the world of bibliophiles this month.
“Religion Needs to be Separated from Law” – New Film Takes Up the Uniform Civil Code
A new short film by Oorvazi Irani brings up the question of the female identity at the intersection of religion, law and patriarchy.
When eShe Got Some Mother’s Day Pampering at The Imperial, Delhi
Mothers and comrades Aekta and Kaveri had an afternoon of indulgence at the Imperial Delhi.
From Queens to Doctors: 3 New Non-Fiction Books on Women, By Women
We review the latest non-fiction titles with women at the top and centre.
India’s First Play on Post-Partum Depression Has an Important Message
A powerful new play on the subject of postnatal blues has put the spotlight on a subject that many new mothers face around the world.
These 7 Kids’ Books Will Enchant Both You and Your Child!
Here are seven remarkably fresh titles that your kids (and you!) will love reading.
Top Cop Aparna Kumar Makes an Intrepid Expedition to the South Pole
What is like at the South Pole, and what does it take to get there? Senior IPS officer and adventurer Aparna Kumar shares stories from her intrepid travels.
The Day a Film on Menstruation Shot in an Indian Village Made it to the Oscars
The fact that a documentary on a subject as taboo as menstruation, showing how village women are manufacturing low-cost sanitary napkins, has won an Oscar, is a game-changer for the Indian film industry.
On Valentine’s Day, These Acid-Attack Survivors Reaffirm Their Faith in Love
A jewellery label and an NGO that rehabilitates survivors of acid attacks have come together to share a poignant message: there is life, and love, even after brutal violence and suffering.
Mayawati’s Digital Makeover Gives Away Her Ambition for a Role at the National Stage
Mayawati wants to project herself as the main contender to the post of Prime Minister if the 2019 national elections throw up a fractured verdict.
“After #MeToo, India’s Private Sector Is Finally Taking Action Against Sexual Harassment at Workplaces”
Aparajita Amar, co-founder of Sexual Harassment Law Compliance Advisory, talks about why eradicating sexual harassment at the workplace makes business sense.
From Lice Remedies to Menstrual Hygiene, These ‘Supergirls’ Teach Indian Kids to Stay Clean
The Supergirls series by Katha India contains interesting, relatable stories to educate children about water, sanitation and hygiene – from day-to-day cleanliness to menstrual taboos.
