Why Waiting for the Right Moment Helped Me as an Artist
Gurugram mother Shruti Vij tried to mould herself to a domestic existence, until her calling became too loud to ignore.
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Art & Soul: Women Musicians Share Secrets from Their World
Noted musicians Falguni Shah from New York, Priya Andrews from Mumbai and the band Vinyl Records from Delhi take us behind the scenes of their world.
A Soap Company, a Cooperative for Rural Women, and a Feisty Entrepreneur
Somiya Khanna’s soap brand not only offers buyers a luxurious bathing experience, it also offers income, skills, confidence and hope to a group of rural Rajasthani women.
Bollywood Actor Flora Saini on How #MeToo Purged the Violent Ghosts of Her Past
Like her role of Stree in the Bollywood blockbuster ‘Stree’, the ghosts of domestic violence festered in actor Flora Saini’s heart, until she broke her silence, and found peace.
Why Priyanka Chopra’s Pet Dating App Bumble Is Called the ‘Feminist Tinder’
Priyanka Chopra has invested in Whitney Wolfe Herd’s Bumble, a dating app that empowers women, and is marketing it in India.
These Women Gave Up Cushy Jobs to Venture Into Fashion Entrepreneurship
Would you give up a comfortable corporate job to follow your passion? Eishita Puri and Prashanti Alagappa did.
She Married an Expat and Became a Trailing Spouse But Continued to Ace Her Career
Women often sacrifice stable careers to follow their husbands around the world, but former corporate honcho Preeti Kumar worked out a flexi career that could go with her everywhere.
In Her Last Moments, She Left Me a Blessing That Transformed My Life
Dealing with a mother’s loss is probably one of the most difficult and painful parts of growing older. This is part two of our three-part series ‘Her Blood in My Veins’ as three women trace their mothers’ lives, and see a mirror to their own truths.
This Designer Wants Everyone to Be Inspired by the Possibilities in Glass
For someone who has shattered numerous stereotypes, there is no such thing as a glass ceiling for Reshmi Dey.
Life in 3D: the Gods and Muses of an Animation Genius
Designer, filmmaker and visual artist Charuvi Prakash Agrawal was hired for an unusual project – it went on to change her life.
She Lost Her Baby, Her Marriage – And Then Found Herself and Her Mission
Indian-American Shazia Imam went through what most women fear: She lost a baby and then her marriage collapsed. But her experiences only spurred her to help other women with their own transformative journeys.
She Quit Showbiz to Live in an Old Fort for a Curious Reason
Priyamvada Singh left a cushy life in Mumbai to restore her family’s 148-year-old fort in Rajasthan. She ended up giving the village of Meja a new look, and the rural community a new outlook
Anuja Chauhan on mothering strategies, ‘trendy’ politics and her new look
It isn’t just the entertaining plots and lighthearted optimism of her books. What makes Anuja Chauhan an icon is her refusal to fit in. Lead photo by Rohit Chawla.
Dear Soul Sista, My Husband Won’t Let Me Go Out to Work
A homemaker from Delhi asks our in-house clinical psychologist Smriti Sawhney Joshi how to convince her husband she wants her own career.
She Quit Her Career, Then Came Back Better, Stronger, Smarter in Ver2.0
It takes back-breaking hard work to be the best, says Gitikka Ganju Dhar, who has had a stellar career of over 20 years as a professional anchor and moderator.
Banker-Turned-Model Bandana Sondhi Reveals Her ‘Superpower’
From banker to model and stylist, Bandana Sondhi’s career has taken unexpected turns, but she’s come to believe anything is possible.
Yes, You CAN Launch a New Career Midlife, Pat Shows You How
Motivational writer and speaker Pat Duckworth’s latest book will give you an impetus to turn entrepreneur
She Quit Full-time School to Scuba Dive
Seventeen-year-old Oorja Gonepavaram didn’t think twice before quitting full-time school in favour of an unusual career. (And her city, Pune, doesn’t even have a coastline.)
This Delhi Girl Turned Her Love for Partying into a Career!
A bride-to-be’s response to a successful mehendi party triggered off a new career for Shreya Mohan, and led to the creation of her events management company, Mor Punk.
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