And the Bookworm Travelled Happily Ever After (Except Now She’s Into Kindle)
Sunita Pandey shares her bookish journey across the world – her arms full of children and her head in her books.
Category: Voices
Triple Talaq: Who’s Really Listening to the Muslim Woman?
Divorce in Islam is at the centre of a heated tug-of-war between political parties and religious bodies in India. But the most ignored voice is the one the debate seeks to empower.
What Is the Big Deal About Wonder Woman Anyway?
Hollywood’s new feminist icon Wonder Woman has left Indian female audiences puzzled.
Rescued by a Lifeboat and Other Lessons in Handling Stress
It sometimes takes an extreme event to teach you about your own capacity to handle stress, understand it, and survive it, says Kay Newton.
India’s Oldest Cardiologist Turns 100, and Other News
A spotlight on women in the news and news of interest to women
Why kill animals for beauty? It’s time to stop animal testing
Most countries do not require safety data for beauty products to be based on animal testing, and reliable alternatives are available. Even then, over 80 per cent of countries still have no laws against animal-testing when it comes to cosmetics.
How 23-year-old Geetu from Bhopal became Asia’s coffee champion
My name is Geetu Mohnani and I am 23 years old. I was born and brought up with two siblings in the City of Lakes, Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh, where I completed my schooling. My mother, a teacher, was always our source of inspiration and motivation. I wonder if she ever guessed that, one day, her daughter Geetu would be a national coffee champion! This is my story.
Tradition, celebration and the promise of a lifetime!
An unparalleled wedding saga set to unfold in Udaipur when CG Corp Global’s Varun Chaudhary marries Anushree Tongya next week. The wedding promises to be a stunning extravaganza combining traditional ceremonies with all the excitement of a modern, dazzling celebration.
LGBTQ flash mob surprises bystanders in trendy Delhi shopping district
Given India’s current socio-political scenario, it’s heartening to read of mavericks and change-seekers who dare to stand up for theirContinue Reading
Art in the city
Royalty, art and luxury. It’s always a treat for the senses when the three come together, and this event inContinue Reading
7 Fashion Advantages Homemakers Have Over Working Moms
I often meet homemakers who make statements such as, “Oh, I am JUST a housewife,” “I have no time forContinue Reading
If I Dressed the Way My Husband Wanted Me to…
My husband falls in the category of broadminded, well-adjusted men with an open world view when it comes to genderContinue Reading
What Happens When You Shop for an XXL-size Swimsuit in India
What does a large-sized woman have to do to get a swimsuit in Delhi in August?
Doll, diva, digital whiz – will the real Sunny Leone please stand up?
Sunny Leone’s story – bad girl gone good – could have been a fairytale ending if only it did not further promote women’s bodies as a commodity that lines millions of pockets worldwide..
How NOT to Get Noticed on the Internet
My dear daughters, I write this note to you because I work in a news website, and I happen toContinue Reading
Why I Think Working Mothers Are Amazing
A few days ago, I met a young mother in another division at my workplace. She was back at work afterContinue Reading
Review: Selena Gomez’s “The Heart Wants What it Wants”
By Avantika Debnath One of the most awaited singles of Hollywood’s very celebrated young pop star Selena Gomez was releasedContinue Reading
Why do we protect celebrities?
By Rupande Mehta Celebrities are human, so it is no surprise when allegations of sexual abuse, rape and other violenceContinue Reading
The politics of gender, part 1
By Nadika Nadja My name is a tweak of the Tamil word for actress – Nadigai. I chose the name for myself,Continue Reading