Filmmaker Anu Malhotra’s new book delves into the hidden spiritual traditions of Himachal’s Kullu Valley, exploring divine possession, sacred healing and nature rituals often ignored by Western-oriented education systems.
Madhureeta Anand intertwines her writing, filmmaking and entrepreneurship with themes of gender equity and environmentalism. Here, she talks about patriarchy, purpose, and her debut superhero novel that features a female Krishna.
Through her debut horror film that features mostly disabled cast and crew, Singapore writer-director Reena Deen hopes to create a space for inclusivity in storytelling and authentic representation of disabilities in film and media.
In her new book ‘More than a Doll’, US entrepreneur and author Jodi Bondi Norgaard shares her battle to launch a line of sports dolls for young girls, and why she set out to challenge gender norms in the toy industry.
Forced to give up her career in Delhi after the Nirbhaya case, Komal Malhotra went from being an English teacher in Mathura to an award-winning children’s author and educator through the transformative power of storytelling.
Technology consultant and author Falguni Desai shares an insider view of the systemic challenges women face in STEM and also the unique strengths that Indian women can bring to technology industries, particularly artificial intelligence.
Co-author of the new anthology ‘Sheroes Amongst Us’, Falguni Desai shares why she compiled these inspiring stories of Indian women who broke barriers with their resistance to patriarchal social structures and determination to push ahead.
Co-lead of reality web series ‘Dubai Bling’, Farhana Bodi’s story is about resilience amidst life’s challenges. As a single mother, social-media influencer and businesswoman, she shares her personal journey, advocating for female support and authentic expression.
Sara Yahia was told her introversion and femininity would be a liability in the “masculine” corporate workforce. The Arab-American HR professional learnt how to turn these personal traits into professional strengths instead.
Tina Vachani has dedicated 20 years to fostering arts education and cultural exchange among Indian youth and SAARC nations. Her personal journey underscores the long-term impact of Partition, driving her commitment to peace through education and collaboration.
Indian film and theatre personality Ila Arun writes about why she idolised playwright Henrik Ibsen and adapted several of his plays to Hindi, hoping to spark a change in India the way Ibsen had done for women’s empowerment in Norway 150 years ago.
Zakia Soman has been fighting for Muslim women’s rights for decades. Now, her son Arastu Zakia’s short film ‘Riha’ (Unlocked) based on her life and experience of domestic abuse, is being screened at Tasveer Film Festival 2024.
Musicians and educators Kamakshi and Vishala Khurana have launched a mobile school for underprivileged kids in Mumbai. The sisters speak to eShe TV about this unique initiative.
The drive that fuels female students in sports doesn’t stop when they leave the arena. It carries them into boardrooms, laboratories and leadership roles across industries, writes Alice DiSanto.
Sanya Malik, founder curator of alternative art gallery Black Cube, examines two art exhibits on Partition and their contrasting approaches to representing trauma and fostering empathy in the modern day.
Devika Saigal of M2M Ferries and Prity Kumar of the Alphard Group are rocking the boat in the male-dominated shipping industry and are setting examples for enterprises that are not only profitable but also create value for their communities.
With her spunky YouTube channel titled ‘Eyeshadow and Etihaas’, Delhi academic Dr Ruchika Sharma has been countering the narrative of fake history that is dominating political discourse in election-bound India.
Socio-economist Dr Ranjitha Puskur of CGIAR-IRRI on how an all-women farmers’ group in Kalahandi village in Odisha is a prime example of women leading social transformation armed with data and skills.
Having worked for 20 years writing and telling stories for film, television and OTT, Mumbai-based author and media professional Pragati Deshmukh shares her key learnings from the journey.
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