A photo series by LGBTQ activist and photographer Monisha Ajgaonkar and her muse, drag queen Sushant Divgikr, challenges notions of gender and social conformity.
Co-founder of Yellowcat Theatre, Simran Sachdev Arneja is using drama and role-play to help kids develop communication skills, creativity and confidence.
Gurugram mother Shruti Vij tried to mould herself to a domestic existence, until her calling became too loud to ignore.
Actor, model and conflict-resolution specialist Pravishi Das knows not to judge a person or situation too quickly: every story has a context.
Animation filmmaker and entrepreneur Debjani Mukherjee is using indigenous art to empower communities, generate employment and heal children.
Founder of the Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust, Anurupa Roy is using the silence of puppets to speak out against injustices in society.
Artist, social commentator and feminist librarian Aqui Thami is using her art and her voice to reclaim public spaces and support other women.
The step-by-step advances we make everyday have the power to transform our lives and change our destinies, says Kay Newton.
From a gallerist to singer-songwriter, from a mother of three in a joint family to single again, Geetu Hinduja has had a remarkable journey.
US-based designer Deepa Gurnani and her husband Jay Lakhani are giving a global platform to Indian embroidery techniques and craftsmanship with their fashion accessories label.
The architecture of the Alcazar in Seville, a conversation with a modern-day artist – it’s an interesting contrast of cultures for this Indian tourist.
Padma Shri awardee Devayani’s life is a story of grit, ambition and unflinching devotion to her art.
For someone who has shattered numerous stereotypes, there is no such thing as a glass ceiling for Reshmi Dey.
Designer, filmmaker and visual artist Charuvi Prakash Agrawal was hired for an unusual project – it went on to change her life.
French artist Stephanie Arpels is inspired by the colours of India and the energy and femininity of Indian women.
Ishrat Sahgal makes luxurious carpets out of sari scrap, giving upcycling a new meaning, says Anupam Dabral.
Namita Saraf channelized her passion for art by giving those with talent a commercial platform – that of her family-owned hotels.
Artist Ekta Jain uses the canvas to understand the layers of human emotions and to step beyond her own boundaries.
The woman behind the unique e-store Natty.in, Natisha Saraogi brought together her love for functional art with her mission to give a greater platform to those creating it.
Bushra Hassan initially found it hard to adapt to Australia when she moved there from India. But art helped her cope and find meaning.
