A Near-Fatal Accident Broke Her Body – But Ignited Her Spirit
A near-fatal accident and the loss of her closest confidantes only reinforced Anuradha Jhunjhunwala’s fighting spirit and zest for life.
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Download eShe May 2018 Issue into Your Device
The May issue of eShe is power-packed with inspirational stories and agents of change! Download it to your device and take it wherever you go!
Sanmeet Kaur lost her little son but used her grief to fuel her life’s mission
Sanmeet Kaur went through an experience no mother ever should: losing her nine-year-old son to cancer. Yet she turned her life’s greatest loss into a catalyst for her life’s grandest work.
Why I make eco-textile products from recycled paper
With her startup Sutrakaar, textile designer Neerja Palisetty has found a way to live her dream, promote sustainable lifestyles and encourage recycling.
Smash Like a Girl: PV Sindhu and the Making of a Champion
India’s only badminton player to win an Olympic silver and the winner of two international tournaments this year, PV Sindhu is blazing a new trail of inspiration for Indian sports, and she’s only just begun, says Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena.
This Ex-Corporate Honcho Is Igniting a Love for Art and Science in Belgaum’s Kids
Belgaum’s creativity crusader Rashmi Kulkarni set out to encourage a passion for art and science in her city’s kids after marriage and motherhood forced her to change profession.
Forced to Quit Her Job When Pregnant, She Reinvented Herself in a New Career
Marriage and motherhood forced former banker Bhavini Mehta to consider a whole new career – and there has been no looking back.
Begum Akhtar’s Songs Triggered This JNU Professor’s Romance With Urdu Poetry
She dreams in Urdu, sings in Spanish, and weaves romance with her shayari. Linguist, professor and poet Minu Bakshi is a woman of many talents.
This B-school professor is giving women lessons in body positivity
Full-time professor, fashion blogger, and social-media enthusiast, Falguni Vasavada-Oza is India’s poster-woman for body positivity and the power of fashion, says Shillpi A Singh.
Aruna Mohanty: Challenging Gender Stereotypes Through Dance
Odissi danseuse and Padma Shri awardee Aruna Mohanty makes a feminist statement with her dance and choreography, says Anita Panda Mishra.
“Visual Impairment Has Enabled Me”: Jasdeep’s Brave Journey
Sometimes life closes one door because it wants you to notice the open window. After losing her sight, software techie Jasdeep Kaur learnt to see her truth more clearly.
Even Joblessness Can Lead You to Meaningful New Journeys, Says Brittany Garth
What life hands to you is not as important as what you choose to give back to life, says motivational speaker Brittany Garth.
Facility management pioneer Ritu Grover on business, baby and meeting the Queen
The founder of India’s largest facility management company TGH, Ritu Grover has learnt how to stay on top of the game – with brutal focus and dedication.
A Single Mother in India Shares Her Workplace Challenges
Being a single mother in India takes hard work not just because of the logistics involved, but also because of the constant social obstacles on the way, says Ayesha Dahra.