The IRS Officer Who Feeds the Poor and Organises Rural Health Camps When Off-Duty
When she isn’t at work, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai, Dr Megha Bhargava organises health camps, food and school kits for underprivileged kids.
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Author and Yoga Guru Ira Trivedi on Lockdown Yoga, Her #MeToo Stories, and a Dog Named Om
Author and yoga guru Ira Trivedi on sexuality in modern India, the #MeToo movement, and why yoga is the best exercise during lockdown.
“This is an incredibly difficult time for so many people, it is crucial to come together” – Ananya Birla
Ananya Birla was born with a silver spoon and a famous surname but she is on a mission to chart her own path and fulfil her potential as singer and entrepreneur.
Destiny, Depression, Defiance: Bhagyashree’s Search for Meaning
Actor-entrepreneur Bhagyashree’s life and career choices reflect her headstrong determination to live her truth, regardless of challenges.
The Remarkable Tale of Two Entrepreneurs Who Adapted to Lockdown, and Grew
Babita Gupta and Shivani Agarwal refused to give up on their dreams and employees during the COVID-19 lockdown. This is how they survived and thrived.
Meet Two Pilots on Air India’s Vande Bharat Evacuation Mission
Meet pilots Daisy Chacko and Aakanksha Verma who are part of India’s unprecedented worldwide evacuation operation Vande Bharat.
“The System Discredits the Whistleblower to Maintain Status Quo” – IPS Officer D Roopa Moudgil
Having stood up to corrupt politicians and conniving businessmen over 20 years, courage is now second nature to IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil.
Who is Aekta Kapoor and what does she think?
For those wondering about eShe’s founder, her life and philosophy, here it is.
Mythological Women Revered, Stories of Historical Women Censored in India – Historian Ira Mukhoty
Historian and author Ira Mukhoty shares untold stories of queens and heroines from Indian history, and what we can learn from them
Ashtanayika: 8 phases of the romantic heroine in the Indian aesthetic tradition
An artistic project by actor, filmmaker and educationalist Oorvazi Irani and photographer Chaitali Shirgaonkar looks at the eight archetypal phases of a romantic heroine.
“There Is Polarisation, Intolerance… It’s the Best Time for Humour” – Satirist Naomi Datta
Former broadcast journalist Naomi Datta used her snarky, irreverent online persona to launch her own brand of satire.
How a Young Mumbai Doctor Transformed Healthcare in a Bihar Village
Dr Taru Jindal was sent to Bihar to train rural doctors in modern childbirth practices; she ended up transforming the community and herself.
“Hate Is a Subtle and Evil Virus, as Dangerous as Corona”: Author Annie Zaidi
Best-selling author Annie Zaidi on inspiration, personal choices, and her prescient novel about bigotry and radicalisation in today’s India
A Fact-Checker’s Life: Exposing Fake News and Communalism, Surviving Social Boycott
As technology majors and media houses gear up to fight fake news, fact-checkers at the forefront face the social backlash and soul-crushing battle.
How Women Entrepreneurs Are Riding Out the COVID-19 Lockdown
As COVID-19 puts a halt to the wheels of economies worldwide, five entrepreneurs and self-employed women in India share their experiences.
The screenwriter of ‘Four More Shots Please!’ on flawed women, feminism and political oppression
As Season 2 of ‘Four More Shots Please!’ creates both controversy and a new set of fans in urban India, screenwriter Devika Bhagat shares her take.
Her ‘roadmap’ prepares women for loss of a partner through death or divorce
Realising that most women are left clueless about finances and paperwork after a spouse’s death or divorce, Nancy Juetten created the perfect solution.
“Couples Should Adopt One Child and Have One Biological Child to Stop Trafficking”: Nandita Puri
Author Nandita Puri’s latest book delves into the issue of inter-country adoption and child trafficking.
Mesmerizing and Touching Tales from Inside India’s Isolated Tribal Communities
A new book on India’s six isolated tribes by Nidhi Dugar Kundalia gives us a fascinating glimpse into the lives of often ignored and unjustly treated communities of India.
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