The wild, wild journey of the first woman naturalist in Madhya Pradesh’s tiger reserve
Ambalika Singh Rathore loved wildlife since childhood. Being the first woman driver, guide and naturalist at Panna Tiger Reserve was a dream job for her.
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Gender representation in South Asian films and television | eShe panel discussion
eShe and Southasia Peace Action Network invite you to a live virtual event on 6 May 2023 titled ‘Directing Change: Gender Representation in South Asian Films and Television’, featuring eminent directors, producers and journalists.
6 vivid looks to make an Indian fashion statement anywhere in the world
With Indian fashion making its mark on the global stage, social-media influencer Archana Dhankar shares six looks for formal occasions wherever you are in the world.
“Whenever they have allies and a strong support system, women flourish” – Aarti Kelshikar
In her new book, corporate coach Aarti Kelshikar uses her pan-Asian experience along with interviews of women leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals to paint an insightful picture of “how women work” in Asia.
Two sisters, a passion for Indian weaves, and a social-media success story
Young, peppy and fuss-free, and yet rooted in India’s textile heritage, fashion label Suta’s success is driven by digital marketing and a design strategy built on the aspirations and lifestyles of the youth.
From acting to organic farming and Ayurveda: Aditi Deshmukh’s many lives
Former actor Aditi Deshmukh’s career took a turn to organic farming and rural development a decade ago. She’s going a step further with her new Ayurveda-based beauty enterprise.
World peace to inner peace – 47 poets from 8 countries come together in a new anthology ‘Amity’
A new book of poems titled ‘Amity’, edited by Gurgaon peace activist and journalist Sahana Ahmed, brings up various aspects of peace – at home, in society and in the world.
She is helping women in Dehradun knit their way to a better future
Rachna Dushyant Singh’s nonprofit Ankuri empowers women with knitting skills and retail distribution networks, leading to both financial and social emancipation.
She set out to make Bharatnatyam inclusive; then a 58-year-old with Parkinson’s signed up
Bharatnatyam teacher Shiphony Pavithran was approached by a 58-year-old former schoolteacher with Parkinson’s disease to learn dance. Both ended up learning a lot more in the process.
Hockey, friendship and the cost of Partition: Bani Singh’s award-winning documentary ‘Taangh’
Bani Singh’s award-winning debut film ‘Taangh’ about her father, a champion hockey player, is as much a chronicle of Partition in 1947 as India winning the Olympics gold in 1948
eShe turns 5! Show us your love and win Amazon vouchers worth INR 25,000!
To celebrate eShe’s fifth anniversary, we’re giving our love and five Amazon gift vouchers worth INR 5000 each to five lucky readers!
“Cancer was like a gift for me”: Immunologist and spiritual teacher Dr Monica Gulati
Facing cancer helped immunologist Dr Monica Gulati awaken to her life’s purpose eight years ago. Since then she has been helping others awaken to their own truths.
“The pandemic saw the art community band together like never before”: Nupur Dalmia
Director of Gallery Ark in Vadodara, Nupur Dalmia is harnessing her heritage as art patron and skills as a corporate leader to develop her city’s image as a centre for the arts and culture.
“Using religion as a political tool will make the youth of the country averse not only to religion, but also to spirituality”
Educationist and entrepreneur Chitwan Mittal’s publishing house has set out to bring the wisdom of ancient South Asian saints closer to the hearts of consumer-age kids.
New anthology of stories by women writers condenses complex lives in short, compelling tales
The recently released ‘Anthology of New Writing: Select Short Stories by Women Writers’ edited by Shireen Quadri features 18 women writers from India and around the world.
“I had to develop the gall and conviction to defy discrimination and societal prejudice” – tabla player Anuradha Pal
Tabla player Anuradha Pal’s musical journey has been remarkable not only because she broke social boundaries and records but also because she paved the way for other women to take the stage.
Princess diaries: Rajput royal Sudarshana Kumari shares the stories behind her most treasured saris
Royal trousseaus often reflect the rich artisanal legacy of India passed on through generations. Sudarshana Kumari’s wardrobe holds several such treasures from north and central India.
India’s biggest loss as a democracy is that for 74 years we haven’t heard women’s issues: Tara Krishnaswamy
Founder of non-partisan activist group Political Shakti, Tara Krishnaswamy shares the challenges women face in Indian politics.
Tribal dance festival begins today in Chhattisgarh, featuring tribal artists from India and the world
A three-day extravaganza showcasing and celebrating tribal dances begins today in Chhattisgarh, and promises to be a treat for art and culture lovers.
These educationists are equipping South Asian children for a digital future
Educationists from South Asia discuss how to prepare children for the demands of a digital world, and the role that technology can play in innovative learning.
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