“Women have already changed considerably – now it’s time for men to change”: Pushpa Kurup
Author Pushpa Kurup on the most intriguing women from Indian mythology and the lesser-known stories of love and betrayal from the epics
Tag: history
A mystery in history: 2 suspense novels with fabulous, flawed female protagonists
Reviews of ‘The Bombay Prince’ by Sujata Massey set in pre-Independence India, and ‘Small Pleasures’ by Clare Chambers set in the suburbs of 1950s London.
eShe’s South Asia Union Summit Led by Women: Register Now
Join in as eminent women from around the world come together to seek solutions for peace, gender equality and a unified South Asia.
From 1772 BCE to 2150 CE: A Timeline of Gender Inequality
Gender equality is a distant destination strewn with ancient codes of patriarchy and widespread discrimination even in modern times, writes Dr Shalini Mullick.
“However Far a Punjabi Travels, Punjab Remains the Lodestone” – Manreet Sodhi Someshwar
New York author Manreet Sodhi Someshwar on the Punjab factor in her writing, the Indian farmer protests, and the #MeToo element in her new book.
Fort Kochi, Art, Therapy and Food: A Peek Into Tanya Abraham’s Creative World
Art curator, author and founder of The Art Outreach Society, Tanya Abraham’s world revolves around her hometown Kochi and its globally connected food and history.
2 delectable books about South Asian culinary traditions that foodies will love
A foodie reviews two delicious works of food writing from South Asia and samples their traditional recipes as the new year dawns.
“Social Media Led to Awareness of Women’s Rights, Which Led to a Backlash” – Pakistani Author Bina Shah
Pakistani author Bina Shah on women’s rights and writing feminist dystopia that is not too far removed from women’s reality in South Asia.
These Authors Are Resurrecting Unsung Heroines from Indian History and Mythology
Koral Dasgupta and Devika Rangachari are out to claim the space of popular fiction for women protagonists from Indian history and mythology.
This ‘Bulbbul’ shoot location has been a luxury hideaway during lockdown!
A heritage hotel and a memorable shoot venue for films like ‘Chokher Bali’ and ‘Bulbbul’, the Rajbari Bawali near Kolkata is steeped in tradition and luxury.
5 Memorial Museums That Remind Us of the Consequences of Hate
These memorial museums around the world redress systemic racism, genocide and hate crimes.
Why Every Girl Needs to Read ‘The Book of Gutsy Women’ By Hillary and Chelsea Clinton
The new book by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton does the job it has set out to do: inspire and ignite women to be brave and take the lead.
She went on a quiet solo trip for her birthday, and ended up having a miraculous escape
Maya Lalchandani set out to celebrate a quiet birthday in the coastal town of Tranquebar in Tamil Nadu. But she landed herself straight in the path of a devastating cyclone.
48 Hurried Hours in Calcutta, and a Glimpse into Old-World Slowness
Kolkata is only gradually, languidly moving into a modern metropolis, and its old-world unhurried pace of life is still its most defining feature.
How an Indian maharaja’s necklace played muse for a Hollywood movie
A historical piece of jewellery from an Indian Maharaja’s stunning collection became the centre-piece of a glamorous Hollywood movie, writes Puja Shah.
The doll-maker of Secunderabad, and a story of feminist resilience
A daughter recounts her mother’s unusual profession and her quiet feminism in 1960s’ India.
The Truth Behind the Grandeur of a Greek Holiday
Travelling to Greece with 17 strangers, one Indian girl has an unexpected realisation.
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.
Two women and a war: How ‘Mother’ Mirra influenced Indira Gandhi in 1971
Mirra Alfassa not only influenced thousands of followers as ‘The Mother’ whom Sri Aurobindo had anointed as his spiritual successor, she also had a role to play in Indira Gandhi’s decision to go to war with Pakistan in 1971.
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