One in five Indian women is subjected to marital rape; Indian courts turn a blind eye, again
Despite an opportunity to correct course, Indian law continues to safeguard the right of husbands to force wives into non-consensual sex.
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“A woman’s purpose is not to serve men and community – a woman’s purpose is what she defines it to be”: Samra Zafar
In this podcast, Pakistani-Canadian motivational speaker and bestselling author Samra Zafar shares her experience of walking out of an abusive marriage with two kids, educating herself and following her purpose.
“Reclaiming your own narrative is the ultimate power move” – Aparna Shewakramani
Aparna Shewakramani’s character in ‘Indian Matchmaking’ was presented as too strong-headed for a potential Indian bride. But that’s the same reason she now has legions of fans. She talks to us about the show and her new memoir ‘She’s Unlikeable’.
Amanda Craig’s ‘The Golden Rule’: A Feminist Thriller with a Political Twist
Amanda Craig’s ninth novel The Golden Rule, longlisted for this year’s Women Prize for Fiction, is both an imaginative thriller and a political commentary.
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.
Feminist Poet 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.
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.
One Woman and a Project to Educate 4 Million Youth About Child Sexual Abuse
Through the Rakshin Project, social engineer Smita Bharti is spearheading a youth-led movement to create a social tipping point to stop child sexual abuse.
The Meaning of Mariah Carey: A Revealing Memoir of a Superstar’s Complex Life
Superstar Mariah Carey’s autobiography reveals details of her rocky childhood, her dedication to her music, and her traumatic first marriage.
‘The Great Indian Kitchen’: A Necessary Dialogue on Ridiculous Patriarchal Norms in Marriage
It’s not so often that a movie shakes a society from its siesta and makes people uncomfortable. That’s precisely what ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ has done to Kerala.
Love in the Time of Covid and Politics
2020 proved to be the acid test of love – from marital conflict in the lockdown, to wedding plans going awry, to interfaith couples being harassed by regressive laws.
Dance Scholar Dr Methil Devika on the Sensuality and Spirituality of Mohiniyattam
Scholar, performer and educator Dr Methil Devika talks about the form and spirit of Mohiniyattam in this month’s cover story.
eShe TV: What to Do if You Have Been Betrayed in Love
In episode 14 of eShe TV, Aekta Kapoor shares four tips on how to heal, forgive and maybe even grow after going through betrayal.
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.
Wedding Bells at 70 for Celebrated Educationist and Golfer Who Fought Maoists and Survived Loss
Widowed at 45, Ritu Lumba went on to touch the pinnacle of her teaching and golf career, and married her partner of 13 years at age 70!
Chores, Subjugation, Imbalance of Wealth and Power: What Marriage Means for Women in India
In her new book ‘The Shaadi Story’, author Amita Nigam Sahaya lays bare the sexism inherent in the very foundations of Indian marriages.
eShe TV: Let’s Talk About Extramarital Affairs
eShe’s Aekta Kapoor and Shweta Bhandral discuss the ins and outs of romance outside marriage, along with expert inputs by Dr Shambhavi Alve.
From Caste on Tinder to Love Jihad, the Complex Facets of Love in India
Scholar and university professor Dr Debotri Dhar’s new book of essays looks at love from a point of view of gender, culture and politics.
Survey Result: Did Relationships Become More Equal at Home During Lockdown?
eShe conducted a survey on how long-term relationships fared during the COVID lockdown, with a focus on gender division of household responsibilities. Here’s what we found!
How an Ordinary Indian Couple Solved Their Lockdown Problem
The lockdown had exposed a crack in an ordinary Indian woman’s marriage. Here’s how she fixed it.
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