She Has Created a Platform for Indian Classical Music in the Netherlands
Mahesvari Autar’s events platform showcases live performances of Indian classical ragas and mantra music to audiences in Holland.
Tag: Indian women
Arundhathi Subramaniam’s encounters with 4 women mystics who ‘wear only themselves’
Acclaimed poet Arundhathi Subramaniam’s new book features four contemporary women who have chosen to transcend social barriers and walk the spiritual path alone.
‘Sara’S’ movie review: Abortion, women’s choices, and unfulfilled potential
While the central idea of the new Malayalam film Sara’S is a powerful one about a woman’s right to her body, the film misses its mark by ignoring vital aspects of an issue as complex as abortion.
Filmmaker Geeta Malik on ‘India Sweets and Spices’ and what it means to live a truthful life
Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Malik shares the inspiration behind her new film ‘India Sweets and Spices’, and why feminism is the driving theme of her work.
Recognising the Economic Value of Housework Can Pave the Way to Gender Justice
It is high time that methods are devised to estimate the monetary value of household tasks so that women are empowered socially and financially, writes gender economist Prof Dr Rameeza A Rasheed.
How a women-led WhatsApp group grew to a Covid-support network for hundreds of families
Natasha Kochhar started community WhatsApp groups to fill a void she felt in a new city after marriage. They ended up supporting hundreds of Delhi residents during Covid.
Suparna Sharma and Kirthi Jayakumar on Gender Equality at Home and Work – ‘The Brown Box’ Ep.3
In ep.3 of ‘The Brown Box’ podcast by Rani Jeyaraj for eShe, journalist Suparna Sharma and activist Kirthi Jayakumar talk about gender equality and the looming threat of sexual harassment at the workplace.
Usha Akella’s book ‘I Will Not Bear You Sons’ is a scathing indictment of patriarchy
Austin-based poet Usha Akella’s new book of feminist poems puts the spotlight on cultural traditions that perpetuate patriarchy and social evils like female foeticide.
The Cause and Effect of Gender Violence in India – ‘The Brown Box’ Ep.2
In episode 2 of ‘The Brown Box’ podcast for eShe, host Rani Jeyaraj speaks to actor-filmmaker Dr Lakshmi Devy and renowned activist Smita Bharti about gender violence in India.
5 Steps I Took to Take Charge of My Health and Life Before Turning 40
Bengaluru-based homemaker Prachi Bansal decided to take charge of her health, finances and life, so that she could face her 40s with power and purpose.
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.
“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.
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