How the ‘Smule Twins’ Made Indian Classical Music a Viral Art Form
Digital sensations Ranjani and Bhairavi along with their sister Charumathy have successfully taken classical Indian music to the virtual platform.
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Maanvi Gagroo and Her Unexpected Cinematic Journey
Maanvi Gagroo never set out to be an actor, but when opportunities began coming her way, she learnt how to ride the waves with wisdom and elan.
From Adoption to Kashmir Blackout, Suno India Is Voicing Issues That Matter
A recent addition to the media landscape, podcasts are already a booming industry based on trust and inclusivity. Padma Priya, co-founder of the Indian podcasting platform Suno India, shares insights.
Rani Khanam, the Sufi Who Dares to Dance Kathak to Islamic Verses
Rani Khanam dances Kathak to Islamic verses, and has broken several of her community taboos in doing so.
What Daughters Can Do: Twins Tashi and Nungshi Malik’s Mountain Mission
The intrepid Tashi and Nungshi Malik set out to conquer the Seven Summits and the North and South Pole to show patriarchal Indian families what daughters can do.
“We Need to Look at Child Poverty as a Crisis”: Geeta Dharmarajan
As India’s iconic publishing house Katha turns 30 years old, its founder Geeta Dharmarajan shares notes from its legacy.
What’s the Difference in Duty and Dharma? A Poet-Astrologer Weighs In
Poet and astrologer Abhijita Kulshrestha talks about channelling her spiritual journey in poetry, and the power of the stars in helping others.
Inadequate Maternity Leave: Why Are Women Forced to Choose Between Job and Baby?
Even a women-dominated profession like teaching doesn’t offer reasonable maternity leave, writes working mother Morghan Brandon.
‘The Warrior Queen of Jhansi’ Filmmaker Swati Bhise on Feminism in Action
An accomplished Bharatnatyam dancer, filmmaker and women’s rights activist, Swati Bhise’s new film is yet another feather in her creative cap.
Meet 2 Delhi Doctors Who Are Also Very Talented Artists!
These two young doctors honoured their creativity and passion for art while pursuing a medical career.
These Sisters Have Launched a Co-working Space Only for Women, the First in Delhi-NCR
Sisters Megha Agarwal and Neha Agarwal have set out to empower women entrepreneurs with uoQpi, the first women-only co-working space in Delhi-NCR.
The Computer Engineer Who Simplified the Gita and Vedas for Kids and Seekers
Author Roopa Pai has simplified the mighty spiritual tomes of India for curious kids – and grownups love her books just as much.
Better with Age: How Two Women Launched New Enterprises Midlife
If having your own business is something you dream of, a great place to start is listening to the advice of these women who launched startups in their 50s.
This Chef is Championing Thailand’s Fast-Disappearing Recipes
One of Asia’s most awarded and respected chefs, Thailand’s Pim Techamuanvivit is putting the spotlight on her community’s traditional recipes.
The Woman Behind India’s Human Library, Where the ‘Books’ Are People!
What happens when humans share their true stories in a safe space? Andaleeb Qureshi activated the Human Library in India to find out.
Food & Memory: These Chefs Are Putting the Spotlight on Their Culinary Heritage
3 culinary masters tell us what inspired them to follow their passion, and their secret sauce for happiness and growth.
Ayurvedic Chef Smita Daya on How Healthy Food Infuses ‘Prana’ in the Body
As the world gears up for International Chefs Day this month, Smita Daya tells us what inspired her to follow her passion, and what being an Ayurvedic chef is all about.
“We Have Infinite Potential, We Just Need a Catalyst to Light the Fire” – Confidence Coach Kavitha Garla
Communication isn’t just what you say to others; it’s also about what you tell yourself, says public-speaking trainer Kavitha Garla.
3 Music Therapists on How Indian Classical Ragas Can Heal
Music therapists Meenakshi Ravi, Stuti Chandhok and Nithya Rajendran share how classical music can uplift spiritually and heal emotionally.
Meet Actor Sheena Chohan Who Won the Human Rights Hero Award at UN
She received the Human Rights Hero Award at the United Nations this year, but actor and human-rights activist Sheena Chohan believes her work is only just beginning.
