One-Eyed Mama undergoes eye surgery and realises she has a ‘vision’ problem
One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor heads to London for a high-risk eye surgery, and learns to process a question that had bothered her for a long time.
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A Mystery in History: Two Suspense Novels with Fabulous, Flawed Female Protagonists
Reviews of ‘The Bombay Prince’ by Sujata Massey set in pre-Independence India, and ‘Small Pleasures’ by Clare Chambers set in the suburbs of 1950s London.
“Love in One’s 30s is a Different Kind of Story from Falling in Love in One’s Teens or 20s”: Anjali Joseph
Novelist Anjali Joseph on her new novel ‘Keeping in Touch’, long-distance love, stereotypes about people from northeast India, and the quiet life of writers.
How London Entrepreneur Darshita Gillies Created a Tech Platform to Drive Impact
London-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Darshita Gillies is using technology to connect impact investors with those doing good in the world.
Devotional Singer Shivali Bhammer on Giving Up Equity Trading for Bhakti and Bhajans
Shivali Bhammer gave up a lucrative career in equity trading to follow her teenage passion of singing devotional hymns from the Indian tradition.
She Became a Yoga Teacher to Change People’s Lives, and Ended Up Changing Her Own
Accessory designer Tarini Nirula took up yoga to find peace within herself and help others find the same. To her wonder, the learning goes on.
The 5 Best Breakfasts in London For Foodies
A vegetarian who loves London the most of all the cities in the world puts together her favourite breakfast spots and her top picks from their menus.
This Designer Makes Reversible Outfits With Two Totally Different Looks!
Young designer Niti Singhal has come up with a unique fashion label Twee-In-One that offers reversible, convertible clothing.
This Artist-Activist’s ‘Sister Library’ Is Out to Promote Books by Women Writers
Artist, social commentator and feminist librarian Aqui Thami is using her art and her voice to reclaim public spaces and support other women.
Her Sister’s Suicide Turned Jasvinder into an Activist Against Honour-Based Abuse
Jasvinder Sanghera escaped a forced marriage and was disowned by her family. Her charity now works for victims of honour-based abuse and has helped introduce a new law in UK.
Leaving My Daughter and Heart Behind at St Andrews: A Small Town with a Big History
With its seaside charm, ancient ruins and picture-perfect buildings, St. Andrews in Scotland is a treat for culture lovers and golf junkies.
“I Wanted to Stay in India; Life Had Other Plans”: A Reluctant Traveller’s Odyssey
She was the typical Mumbai girl who wanted to stay in India all her life. But her travel-crazy husband ensured otherwise. Hundreds of journeys later, Kiran Kapoor now lives in a state of permanent gratitude.
“Misogyny Exists Everywhere”: Wealth and Education Don’t Change Patriarchal Mindsets, says UK-based Activist
London-based women’s rights activist Zahra Rasouli helps rescue victims of gender and gang-based violence and child sexual exploitation. She believes gender discrimination is a global phenomenon.
Designer Sisters Return from London and New York, Have a Butterfly Effect in India
With their jewellery label Outhouse, sisters Kaabia and Sasha Grewal are carving out an unexpected niche for themselves.
Actor-Producer Shaana Levy-Bahl Opens Up About Life, Love and ‘Ladies First’
Producer of award-winning film ‘Ladies First’, Shaana Levy-Bahl used her global experiences and even the hard knocks of life to chart a new language of storytelling.
Archana Dhankar Shows You 3 Ways to Ace the Wedding Season
Fashion blogger and social-media influencer Archana Dhankar shares advice for women entrepreneurs and three trendy looks for the wedding season.
An Oscar Wilde experience
The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray, said Oscar Wilde. (And who’d ever regret that?) A manContinue Reading
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