Mona Rai and a lifetime of art, abstraction and love
Mona Rai’s unconventional abstract artworks are as mesmerising for the viewer as for the artist herself, revealing secrets at every step of the process
Category: Voices
Let’s Talk About Politics: Why Women Should Be More Vocal in Public and at Home
It’s time women began talking more about politics – both in the public sphere and in the presence of patriarchal family members at home, writes Rajitha Menon.
This Ex-CSO of Cisco Took Off to the Amazon Rainforest and Discovered a New Calling
Futurist and author Ayelet Baron quit the rat race of America’s corporate world and became a truly global citizen connected to the people and planet.
Actor Shraddha Kapoor Campaigns with The Body Shop to End ‘Period Shame’
Beauty brand The Body Shop has tied up with nonprofit CRY and actor Shraddha Kapoor in a new campaign to normalise the conversation around periods.
A Doctor Goes from Rigid Routine to the Calm of Colour Through Mandala Art
Gurugram doctor Dr Shalini Mullick narrates her journey from relentless routine to mindfulness and finally meditation by immersion in colour and shapes.
Why the Internet Is the Definitive Tool for Women’s Empowerment in This Century
The internet has democratised accessibility and opportunity between genders, classes and age groups in India. It is the antithesis of patriarchy, writes Aekta Kapoor.
What inspired me to launch my startup at 23
Mumbai-based digital marketer Natasha Kothari shares how she was inspired to quit her job and launch a startup at the age of 23
5 Benefits of Being an Introvert and How I Make the Most of It
IT engineer, MBA graduate and full-time writer Divya Vartika outlines the ways that being an introvert can be an asset in life and career.
From 1772 BCE to 2150 CE: A Timeline of Gender Inequality
Gender equality is a distant destination strewn with ancient codes of patriarchy and widespread discrimination even in modern times, writes Dr Shalini Mullick.
Why the Bhagavad Gita Is Still a Relevant Self-Help Guide in the Time of Covid
Author Richa Tilokani on her new book that simplifies the Bhagavad Gita for lay readers, and why it’s more relevant than ever in modern times.
A Navratri Dance, a Teenage Role Model, and a Moment of Courage
Mumbai mother of two AV Sridevi recounts a lesson from childhood that helped her overcome a challenge in her adult life.
Don’t Look Back: How Sudha Mani Went from Chennai Techie to Edinburgh Business Coach
Scotland-based business mentor and digital marketing strategist Sudha Mani coaches women on developing leadership potential using lessons she has learnt from her own life.
Alankrita Shrivastava’s ‘Bombay Begums’ and the radical view that women are people too
Highly-anticipated Netflix show Bombay Begums directed by Alankrita Shrivastava just released on Women’s Day. Here’s the first look!
How I Survived Cancer and the Unexpected Benefit I Got in the Time of Covid
Educationist and writer Chandrika R Krishnan narrates her excruciating brush with cancer and the surprising advantage it gave her in the race for Covid vaccination.
Sacrifice, revenge, villainy: The problematic depiction of women with disabilities in mythology
Women with disabilities have a raw deal in the Mahabharata and Ramayana, whether it’s a queen like Gandhari, a princess like Surpnakha or a maidservant like Manthara.
Why I gave up my corporate job to become a full-time writer, and what I’ve learnt
Engineer and writer Salini Vineeth shares her unconventional career journey and how she managed to make a profession out of her passion.
The fiction of colour: review of Tanya Goel’s ‘Pause in a Flicker’ art exhibition at Nature Morte
The chaos in Tanya Goel’s works strikes a harmonious balance with her rhythmic and varied layering.
Gender discrimination in the corporate sector? Let me count the ways
Software developer Natasha Sharma lists the insidious ways that gender discrimination pervades Indian corporate workplaces.
Behind the Scenes at the First Ever Virtual Jaipur Literature Festival
Ananya Jain, a volunteer working behind-the-scenes at Jaipur Literature Festival 2021, which is completely virtual this time around, shares her unique experience.
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