Her Puppets Raise Tough Questions on Contemporary Issues, from War to Sexuality
Founder of the Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust, Anurupa Roy is using the silence of puppets to speak out against injustices in society.
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Meet The Woman Who Coined the Slogan: ‘Women’s Rights Are Human Rights’
Decades ago, Mala Pal coined the UN slogan ‘women’s rights are human rights’ but that was only one of her contributions to the feminist cause.
From ‘Jumla’ to ‘Urban Naxal’, Her Soaps Make a Political Statement
Behavioural scientist Vidyut Gore’s handmade soaps have a unique agenda.
This Artist-Activist’s ‘Sister Library’ Is Out to Promote Books by Women Writers
Artist, social commentator and feminist librarian Aqui Thami is using her art and her voice to reclaim public spaces and support other women.
The Coffee Mug Project: Why I Said No to Plastic Disposables
It is time for us to sit up and think seriously about our choices and habits that are polluting our world.
Saloni Chopra on Social-Media Activism and the Body as a Feminist Statement
Actor Saloni Chopra’s provocative social-media posts and videos are her way of igniting debate on gender violence, stereotypes and sexuality.
Australia-based Lawyer Helps Immigrant Women Adapt Through Sport
Melbourne-based lawyer Molina Asthana helps immigrant women build confidence and adapt to their new land through sport.
