When Your Book Is Made into a Bollywood Film
Author of three novels, Parinda Joshi’s latest novel ‘Made in China’ was adapted into a Hindi feature film starring Rajkummar Rao. She shares the experience of writing books versus screenplays.
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Who Says Struggles Make You Age Faster? This 60-Year-Old Is Growing Younger!
Can you be optimistic and youthful despite a life full of challenges and pain? Author Mala Mansukhani is certainly an example!
How I Healed Mind, Heart and Body to Beat Cancer – Thrice
Delhi-based author and entrepreneur Anita Kumar shares her emotional, physical and spiritual battle with cancer.
Shaheen Bhatt on Her Battle with Depression and Her New Memoir
Being born to one of Bollywood’s most famous families couldn’t shield Shaheen Bhatt from chronic depression; she bares all in a candid interview.
How Women Navigate a World Designed for Men, and the Price They Pay
Caroline Criado Perez’s data-supported book explains how women face risks to their careers, lives and health due to systems and designs that see the default human as male.
How Society and Religion Systematically Deny Women Their Rights and Freedom
Can a woman in India aspire to bekhauf azaadi (fearless freedom), asks feminist activist Kavita Krishnan in her new book.
“There’s No Such Thing as Balance, There Are Priorities” – Actor-Author Lisa Ray
Actor, author, cancer survivor and mother of twins Lisa Ray bares her story – with its little and large successes, failures and leaps of faith.
From Tragedy to Award-Winning Books: Mary A Osborne’s Inspiring Journey
Award-winning novelist Mary A Osborne had a tumultuous personal journey before she began creating magical worlds with her words.
How Samra Zafar Escaped an Abusive Marriage and Found Her Life’s Mission
Samra Zafar escaped a teen marriage and fought a suppressive culture to earn her dignity and education; now she inspires others to do the same.
“Casteism is Everywhere, Whether in Rural or Urban India”: Yashica Dutt
Having hidden her identity for years, Yashica Dutt revealed her caste publicly in solidarity with fellow Dalits at the receiving end of casteism.
3 Elizabeth Gilbert Posts That Are Packed with Wisdom Like Her Books
3 Instagram posts by Elizabeth Gilbert that will give you food for thought
“Teach Men to Behave, Teach Women They Deserve Respect” – Author Kanchana Banerjee
Novelist Kanchana Banerjee shares her vision of an ideal India.
How the ‘Centring’ Technique Helped Me Deal with Stressful Situations
Sailaja Manacha’s new book ‘Step Up’ blends psychology and generative leadership practices to provide women with the necessary tools to become powerful leaders.
An ‘Invisible’ Girl, a Planet, and a Fight to be ‘Seen’
Novelist Milan Vohra expresses her vision of an ideal India in a moving short story.
“The Menstrual Period Is the Most Valuable Feedback Tool to Measure a Woman’s Health”
A new book explains why menstrual cycles are the perfect barometer of a woman’s health, and how to “biohack” one’s period problems away.
An Indian Woman Walks Alone Through War-torn Kabul
When Taran N. Khan arrived in Kabul in 2006, she was earnestly cautioned never to walk. Her instincts compelled her to do the opposite.
You See What You Believe: How to Make the Placebo Effect Work for You
This excerpt from an insightful new book ‘Everything is Figureoutable’ by Marie Forleo talks about the placebo effect and how our beliefs shape our lives.
Why 4 Intrepid Women Set Off on a Daring Ride Across 6 Countries
For 56 days, four Indian women rode their motorbikes through six countries, covering inhospitable terrain and diverse regions. What inspired this daring adventure trail?
The Computer Engineer Who Simplified the Gita and Vedas for Kids and Seekers
Author Roopa Pai has simplified the mighty spiritual tomes of India for curious kids – and grownups love her books just as much.
A Young Woman Chronicles Her ‘Cheerful Fight’ with Cancer Before It Takes Her Life
A new memoir, ‘Tales from the Tail End’, follows the ‘cheerful fight’ that Ananya Mukherjee had with cancer, before she eventually loses the battle.
4 Reasons Why You Should Read Elizabeth Gilbert’s ‘City of Girls’
There are many treasures within the pages of ‘City of Girls’ that will keep you hooked as a reader.
Depression Is Not Weakness: This Book of 10 Real Stories Busts Myths
Amrita Tripathi and Arpita Anand have used real-life stories in their book Real Stories of Dealing with Depression to emphasise the pressing need to prioritise mental health in India.
“Stop Criticising Yourself All the Time” – Kass Thomas to Indian Women
A powerhouse of energy and inspiration, American-Italian motivational speaker Kass Thomas wants Indian women to see their own inner beauty.
“Being Loud or ‘Besharam’ is The Only Way We Will Survive”
In her new book ‘Besharam’, author Priya Alika Elias breaks down taboos around dating, love and sex.
