How two Bengaluru athletes created a sisterhood in sport reaching over 3,000 women
Founded by elite fitness coach Swetha Subbiah and ace footballer Tanvie Hans, Sisters in Sweat has made sport accessible and fun for thousands of women in India
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Trauma stole her ability to sing. Her voice now heals people through a wisdom podcast and guided meditations
The trauma of losing her brother to suicide robbed Carol Chapman of her singing voice. She now runs a wisdom podcast, using her voice to inspire people to live with heart.
Mountaineer-author Bonita Norris on brushes with death and living on the edge
British-born media student Bonita Norris took up mountaineering by chance, but the hills captivated her heart. With three 8000m peaks behind her, she now motivates others to push their boundaries.
This perfumer’s art brings alive Mughal-era paintings through fragrance translations
Art critic and perfumer Bharti Lalwani’s art exhibit Bagh-e-Hind features floral scents to evoke the olfactory landscape of Mughal and Rajput paintings of India.
From occupational therapy to music videos, this daughter of a Saudi princess has had an unlikely journey
Los Angeles occupational therapist Dr Reema Naim shares her creative journey, from writing a unique book-series for kids with special needs, to directing music videos for her rapper-director husband
“Web content is too focused on copying the West; we’re losing India’s own charm and identity” – Sheena Chohan
Actor and human-rights activist Sheena Chohan shares an insider’s view of the film industry during the pandemic and why she thinks streaming cinema has both pros and cons.
How women-led social enterprise reCharkha is giving plastic waste a useful makeover
eShe TV speaks to Amita Deshpande of reCharkha about her efforts in creating useful lifestyle products out of plastic waste, and to eco-activist Ashwini Joshi who is taking reCharkha to European markets.
Easy access to music is a beautiful thing: Raveena Mehta on viral videos, Tiger Shroff, and her genre-defying Hindi pop
In the fourth of our series ‘ePop Stars’, we speak to viral sensation Raveena Mehta about her new hit single Tere Liye, working with Tiger Shroff, and the pros and cons of a digitised music landscape
“If you don’t believe in yourself, who else will?” – ‘Jungle Cry’ actor-producer Emily Shah on eShe TV
Actor-producer Emily Shah talks to eShe TV about the making of her new film ‘Jungle Cry’, working with Abhay Deol, growing up with mixed parentage, and living her dream.
“The pandemic saw the art community band together like never before”: Nupur Dalmia
Director of Gallery Ark in Vadodara, Nupur Dalmia is harnessing her heritage as art patron and skills as a corporate leader to develop her city’s image as a centre for the arts and culture.
“As independent artists on streaming platforms, we’re playing a game where the rules constantly change” – Shilpa Ananth
Multilingual vocalist and composer Shilpa Ananth shares her journey as a musician and the challenges of balancing her soul’s calling with the demands of streaming platforms.
“Using religion as a political tool will make the youth of the country averse not only to religion, but also to spirituality”
Educationist and entrepreneur Chitwan Mittal’s publishing house has set out to bring the wisdom of ancient South Asian saints closer to the hearts of consumer-age kids.
The future is Dalit female: Artist Osheen Siva is painting ‘Tamil Futurism’ with feminist hues
Goa-based multidisciplinary artist Osheen Siva’s Tamil heritage and Dalit identity show up in various ways in her bold, feminist-themed artwork.
“It should not be about viral reels or TikTok algorithms, but real talent and humility” – Teen music sensation Kiara Chettri
In the second of our series ‘ePop Stars’, we speak to young singer Kiara Chettri about viral fame and the confluence of social media and the music industry.
These Karachi tech professionals are using internet tools to empower women entrepreneurs in Pakistan
CaterpillHERs, an online career accelerator by Karachi-based Hira Saeed and Faiza Yousuf, aims to equip women entrepreneurs in Pakistan with internet skills and a powerful network.
“Gender games exist, but a woman musician who transcends this creates phenomenal longevity in her work life” – Vasundhara Vee
In the first of our new series ‘ePop Stars’, RnB singer-songwriter and author Vasundhara Vee talks about indie pop in the times of Spotify and YouTube.
“I had to develop the gall and conviction to defy discrimination and societal prejudice” – tabla player Anuradha Pal
Tabla player Anuradha Pal’s musical journey has been remarkable not only because she broke social boundaries and records but also because she paved the way for other women to take the stage.
India’s biggest loss as a democracy is that for 74 years we haven’t heard women’s issues: Tara Krishnaswamy
Founder of non-partisan activist group Political Shakti, Tara Krishnaswamy shares the challenges women face in Indian politics.
The 3 lead actors of award-winning short film ‘Cheepatakadumpa’ on taboo topics and feminist storytelling
Meet actors Annapurna Soni, Bhumika Dube and Ipshita Chakraborty Singh, the three powerful women behind the award-winning feminist short film ‘Cheepatakadumpa’.
This Bhopal techpreneur’s app helps people track their cars, valuables and even their kids’ school buses!
Young technology entrepreneur Shivangi Jain has developed an app called TrackAlways that helps people with tracking and anti-theft solutions for safety and security.
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