Why We’re Reading Amita Kanekar and Elif Shafak This Month
Two gripping novels by two commanding literary voices have us hooked.
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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.
Why Priyanka Chopra’s Pet Dating App Bumble Is Called the ‘Feminist Tinder’
Priyanka Chopra has invested in Whitney Wolfe Herd’s Bumble, a dating app that empowers women, and is marketing it in India.
“The Sabarimala Conflict is a Case of Brahminical Patriarchy” – Author Lekshmy Rajeev
What’s the historical and ground reality of women’s entry into Sabarimala? Author Lekshmy Rajeev, who has done extensive research on the temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in Kerala, shares her views.
Why a Class 11 Girl from a Remote Village Will Host the SABERA Awards 2018
Suparnaa Chadda launched the SABERA Awards to recognise and reward good in society. Why did she pick a village teen to be the emcee for the event?
These Crusaders Are Working for LGBTQ Rights to Live and Love With Dignity
With the scrapping of Section 377 that outlawed consensual gay sex, LGBTQ people are coming out with a confident new voice. In our two-part feature ‘It’s Only Love’, we feature individuals and organisations working to ensure dignity in life and love for the gay and trans communities.
From Ghee to Pickle: 4 Brands That Deliver Organic Foods Straight to Your Home
These enterprises and startups are bringing all the goodness of organic, unadulterated farm-fresh produce and dairy products to your doorstep.
How a Mughal Empress Broke the Glass Ceiling Five Centuries Ago
Ruby Lal’s new book ‘Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan’ is a much-needed study of one of the most legendary female icons in Indian history.
