This Craft Revivalist Is on a Mission to Uphold Heritage and Pluralism
Author and social entrepreneur Mehr F Husain is chronicling and reviving the Subcontinent’s artisanal heritage.
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“As Soon as Something Is Familiar, It Stops Being Scary” – The Power of Literature at eShe Indo-Pak Peace Summit
The full report of what was discussed by acclaimed women authors and publishers at eShe Indo-Pak Peace Summit Led by Women
eShe’s Indo-Pak Peace Summit Led by Women
Join over 40 brilliant women in celebrating heritage and brainstorming solutions for peace in South Asia.
“A Lesson in Humanity”: How a Trip to Delhi Changed This Iranian Researcher’s Life
An Iranian researcher travels to India for tourism; the experience changes her worldview and triggers her new career as author and translator.
“It Serves Governments to Keep the People of India and Pakistan Apart” – Karuna Ezara Parikh
Television personality and social-media influencer Karuna Ezara Parikh’s debut novel revolves around an Indian-Pakistani romance.
Lockdown Poetry Contest Winners: Arpita Choudhury, Arya Gopi and Anushree Bose
These poems made it to the top of eShe’s Lockdown Poetry Contest 2020.
From Tax Chief to Artist-Filmmaker, the Uncommon Journey of Sangeeta Gupta
Artist, filmmaker, patron of the arts – Sangeeta Gupta has had an exceptional life outside of her public role as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax.
“There’s No Such Thing as Balance, There Are Priorities” – Actor-Author Lisa Ray
Actor, author, cancer survivor and mother of twins Lisa Ray bares her story – with its little and large successes, failures and leaps of faith.
How the Gahilote Sisters Are Lighting Sparks of Joy Through Storytelling
Rachna Gahilote Bisht, Prarthana Gahilote and Shaguna Gahilote have dedicated their lives to lighting up minds with education and literature.
The Computer Engineer Who Simplified the Gita and Vedas for Kids and Seekers
Author Roopa Pai has simplified the mighty spiritual tomes of India for curious kids – and grownups love her books just as much.
5 Extraordinary Indian Women Poets You Need to Read
We pick five of India’s most acclaimed women poets you should know about, and ask them to share a favourite poem.
Dr Shashi Tharoor Believed in Me Even When I Made Mistakes
Bright young researcher Reeti Roy was selected to be a legislative assistant to MP Shashi Tharoor. She recounts her experiences that led to the launch of her startup, Aglet Ink.
Our Top Three Books of the Month Take You To Another World
From fantasy to the darker side of reality, here are our top three book recommendations for this month.
Reading Marquez and Rediscovering Romance at a Claridges Staycation
Modern-day marriages need a dash of old-fashioned romance now and then, and a staycation at Claridges Hotel, Delhi, fits the bill.
She’s 73 But She Refuses to Retire
What does age have to do with a productive life, anyway?
Author of the Month: Anuja Chandramouli
The author of ‘Yama’s Lieutenant and the Stone Witch’ talks about mythology, women and writing dark fiction.
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