Her jewellery has a message for women: be fierce, be fearless, be irrepressible
The jewellery Eina Ahluwalia designs not only defies fashion trends, it also encourages its wearers to be fierce and fearless.
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Need the Sisterhood’s Support? These Women’s Collectives Will Stand Up For You
These four collectives are working to ensure women’s empowerment and social participation through law and research. Reach out if you need help.
How Priti Sureka Defied Social Mores and Industry Analysts, and Took Over the Reins at Emami
Born into a community that barred women from family businesses, Priti Sureka’s entry into the Emami group was fraught with challenges.
She’s a mom of 5, high achiever, cancer survivor – and my feminist icon
She was a CA rank holder, set up her own chartered accountancy firm back in the day, and raised five children. They don’t make them like Rupa Debi any more, says her daughter Reeti Roy.
This Tunisian-German Flight Attendant is Devoted to India and the ‘God Who Flies’
German flight attendant Mariam Jouini was teary-eyed the first time she flew to India – and now she can’t get enough of the country and its gods.
She Studied Till Class 5 in a Village, He Got a Post Doctorate from Europe, They’ve Been Happily Married for 68 Years!
Jasho’s story is that of an ordinary, primary-school educated woman from a nondescript village, who became the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ for her ambitious, globe-trotting husband. Her daughter Anita Panda traces her mother’s journey.
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.
She Started Pop-ups to Help Her Mom Sell Saris, Then Became a Brand of Her Own
When her 50-something mother started a sari brand in Kolkata, Shalini Agarwal decided to help her promote her saris in Jaipur by holding exhibitions. Gradually, she became an event organiser to reckon with.
Your Identity Is Your Responsibility, Says This Etiquette Consultant
Perfectionist at heart, Vayjayanti Pugalia used to get very upset to see lack of etiquette and discipline amongst the people around her. So she set about fixing it!
She Collects Art and Encourages Artists, But It Isn’t For Herself
Namita Saraf channelized her passion for art by giving those with talent a commercial platform – that of her family-owned hotels.
Stunning Banarasis, Exquisite Zari: These Sisters-in-Law Are Weaving Gold
Homemakers-turned-designers Swati and Sunaina have resurrected India’s most opulent weave, says Shreya Mohan.
She Adopted a Baby after Losing Her Husband, and Learnt to Love Again
Singapore-based journalist Swapna Mitter took a brave decision after the death of her husband. This is her story.