What is ‘complicated grief’? A psychotherapist shares her personal experience
Singapore psychotherapist and eShe columnist Nidhi Chopra shares her journey through complex grief and trauma following her father’s unexpected death.
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Unbeaten spirit: 2 priceless new memoirs by Andaleeb Wajid and Sangeetha Vallat
We review two new memoirs set in Karnataka – Andaleeb Wajid’s is a touching tale of healing after losing loved ones to Covid, while Sangeetha Vallat’s is a witty sketch of the folks who keep Indian railways running.
How does Gen-Z view ‘Sex and the City’, the hit TV show millennials grew up with?
The blockbuster TV show ‘Sex and the City’ acquired the halo of a cultural icon back in the late 1990s. But would today’s young adults see it the same way? Gen-Z writer Neer Bukharia shares her views.
This Indian-origin director is reframing the narrative around disability representation in film
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.
Hyphenated worlds: Marjan Kamali’s fiction and the real-life resistance of Iranian women
Marjan Kamali’s bestselling novels capture the struggles of Iranian women caught between their homeland and adopted countries, between past and present, emphasising both the power of memory and the pain of loss.
When meat-eating becomes a metaphor for male authority over the female body
A comparison of Han Kang’s ‘The Vegetarian’ and Agustina Bazterrica’s ‘Tender Is the Flesh’ with food customs in India reveals how meat-eating is used as a patriarchal tool to strip the woman of her autonomy, writes Nethra Anoop.
A divorce party, a viral photo, and rewriting a culture of silence
London-based Sonia Gupta threw a divorce party to celebrate her freedom after 17 years in an unhappy marriage. When the story went viral, she realised that in a culture where silence is rewarded, sharing our truth online becomes a radical act.
12 books to keep children engrossed in the summer holidays
From books on environment to space, history, dogs, friendship, horror and wellbeing, we’ve got little readers of all ages covered for the long, hot summer vacations ahead!
Communicating from the heart in an AI-powered world
When human beings communicate, we’re not just conveying the meanings of words. We are also communicating our humanity and our heart – the essence of who we are and what makes us human. And AI can’t do that, writes Aekta Kapoor.
Are sunscreens necessary? Here’s the science! Plus 5 sunscreen sticks we love
Every few years there is a disruption in the skincare market. Are sunscreen sticks the latest one? Or are we to believe the anti-sunscreen propaganda that’s viral on TikTok? eShe’s beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain takes a look.
Her nest is empty, but the Wi-Fi’s always on
There’s a silent epidemic in modern Indian households: the emotional abandonment of mothers after children leave home, and the resulting dependence on the internet as a surrogate for connection, relevance and identity, writes Vaishnavi Roy.
Peace educator Swarna Rajagopalan makes a case for restraint in a time of war
As tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan threaten to spin out of control, we need to pause and breathe rather than allowing our emotions to spiral into violent anger, writes Swarna Rajagopalan.
Sonali Bendre Behl’s ‘A Book of Books’ is a welcoming, friendly guide to reading
Film and television actor Sonali Bendre Behl’s second book invites new readers and especially parents of young children to cherish the joy of books, offering personal anecdotes, encouragement and guidance to ignite new literary journeys.
This mother challenged gender stereotypes in the toy industry with her own line of sports dolls
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.
‘Patriarchy and Power in Intimate Relationships’ – eShe panel at Ananke Festival of Literature 2025
This year, eShe’s panel at Ananke Festival of Literature 2025 (29 April to 1 May) features poet Usha Akella, entrepreneur-activist Veera Mahajan and podcaster Mohua Chinappa.
Masculinity in transition: the people and ideas brewing cultural change in India
A quiet new revolution to redefine masculinity is underfoot in India, driven by activists, influencers and educators, and powered by organisations like Sara Pilot’s CEQUIN.
A pause for healing during menopause: my wellness journey at Dharana, Shillim
Mumbai writer Maya Lalchandani shares her transformative experience at Dharana wellness retreat in Shillim, where she discovered the journey to self-healing through holistic living, emotional balance and a deeper connection to nutrition.
How dating apps are turning romance into a consumerist commodity in Indian cities
Rituparna Chatterjee, author of ‘How India Loves’, examines the impact of dating apps on modern relationships in India, and compares it with the ills of consumerism, leading to loneliness and superficiality in romantic connections today.
Delhi family in the African wild – walking with lions and parking like crocodiles
Delhi podcaster and filmmaker Arti Jain sets out to explore Zambia with her family, and returns awestruck by its serene beauty, wildlife, cultural nuances and the breathtaking Victoria Falls.
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