Why the Internet Is the Definitive Tool for Women’s Empowerment in This Century
The internet has democratised accessibility and opportunity between genders, classes and age groups in India. It is the antithesis of patriarchy, writes Aekta Kapoor.
Tag: Indian women
“We Need to Stop Glorifying the Sacrifices of Womxn”: Actor-Author Saloni Chopra
In her new book, actor and social-media star Saloni Chopra subverts fairytale endings and puts forward more feminist solutions instead.
The 7 Habits of ‘Invisible’ Women and the Patriarchal Code of Silence
Author and social scientist Deepa Narayan’s ‘Chup’ is a disconcerting look into the minds and lives of Indian women who unconsciously co-opt into patriarchal systems.
10 Life Lessons from a US Physician on Her 40th Birthday
Dr Raman Ashta, who turned 40 during the lockdown this year, looks back at the 10 big lessons life has taught her so far.
Loss and Labour: The Effect of Lockdown on Rural Indian Women
Rural women in India have never had it easy, and the Covid lockdown has further increased their workload while leaving them financially vulnerable.
From Hardship to Fame, the Remarkable Journey of Lawyer Priyanka Khimani
Celebrity lawyer and former model-screenwriter Priyanka Khimani credits her underprivileged upbringing for contributing to her success in the legal battlefield.
eShe TV: What to Do if You Don’t Like Your Husband
Not everyone has choice of spouse in India, and even it’s a happy marriage, there are days you don’t really like your partner. Aekta Kapoor shares 4 tips on how to be happy even so.
“Isolation Appears Ideal for Writing But It Isn’t So. You Feed Off the World” – Anuradha Roy
Anuradha Roy, whose latest novel is shortlisted for the prestigious International Dublin Literary Award 2020, talks to us about women’s choices, writing and life during lockdown.
Three Women Icons We Lost Within 20 Days in 2020
An obituary to three power-women: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kapila Vatsyayan and Dr SI Padmavati, who were icons in their respective fields of justice, culture and cardiology.
Why Big-City Folks Need to Stop Stereotyping Small-Town Girls
Young entrepreneur Rachita Sharma reveals the truth behind the stereotype of ‘small-town girls’.
“This Is an Incredibly Difficult Time for So Many People, It Is Crucial to Come Together” – Ananya Birla
Ananya Birla was born with a silver spoon and a famous surname but she is on a mission to chart her own path and fulfil her potential as singer and entrepreneur.
Housework Is NOT a Woman’s Job, Her Choice or Her Dharma
It’s a travesty of justice when tasks that no one would opt for are thrust on one section of the population who are gaslighted into believing it is their ‘duty’.
3 Moms of Toddlers on Surviving Lockdown While Working From Home
Three friends and mothers of young children share how they’ve spent the past few months of lockdown balancing work and parenting at home.
Lockdown Diary: Creating Art That Uplifts, and Healing Myself in the Process
Cooped up at home during the lockdown, avid traveller and mother of two Malvika Sehgaal Kaura finds her imagination soaring and soul healing through spiritual art.
Lockdown Diary: Everything Has Slowed Down But My Mind Is Racing
Mascarpone to migrant workers: 20-year-old student Ananya Jain writes about her paradoxical existence during the lockdown.
eShe Founder Aekta Kapoor on the Spark That Lights Women Entrepreneurs
eShe founder and editor Aekta Kapoor recently appeared on Woman TV sharing why she loves stories of women entrepreneurs.
New York Humanitarian Meera Gandhi on Hope and Positivity in the Time of COVID-19
New York-based humanitarian and television personality Meera Gandhi on mental wellbeing in the midst of a global pandemic.
Lockdown Diary: Like Kashmir, Except Now It’s for All of Us
The COVID-19 lockdown has taken Atika Gupta through a whole gamut of emotions, from denial to acceptance.
Lockdown Diary: It’s Time to Face the Fear – of Frying Pakodas
Filmmaker and writer Arti Jain confronts her biggest fear during the Covid-19 lockdown: frying pakodas in burning hot oil!
Read the April 2020 Issue of eShe Magazine
In this issue, musician Anoushka Shankar opens up about her vulnerabilities and inspires us! Plus touching stories of women standing up for other women; motherhood; survival; and finding one’s reason to live. Start reading now!
