Film School Pioneer Meghna Ghai Puri on Bollywood, Business & Her Famous Dad
Daughter of legendary filmmaker Subhash Ghai, Meghna Ghai Puri is spearheading India’s top film school Whistling Woods.
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This Fashion Designer Creates Clothes in ‘Happy Sizes’ for Real-Women Bodies
Fashion designer and body-positivity activist Kaveri Lalchand is using her experiences in theatre and publishing to fuel her creativity and cause.
4 Divas Share How They Stay Fit and Fab at 50!
Four awesome divas in their fabulous fifties share their beauty and fitness secrets.
Seeking Personal Transformation? Try Journaling, Says Writing Coach Suma Varughese
Writing coach and former magazine editor, Suma Varughese shares her career journey, and how journaling can help with personal transformation.
She Went on a Quiet Solo Trip for Her Birthday, and Ended Up Having a Miraculous Escape
Maya Lalchandani set out to celebrate a quiet birthday in the coastal town of Tranquebar in Tamil Nadu. But she landed herself straight in the path of a devastating cyclone.
The Woman Behind India’s Human Library, Where the ‘Books’ Are People!
What happens when humans share their true stories in a safe space? Andaleeb Qureshi activated the Human Library in India to find out.
Hairstylist, Filmmaker, Biker, Tattoo-Lover – Sapna Bhavnani Is a Rebel of Many Hues
Sapna Moti Bhavnani’s life reads like a movie: a chain of rebellions, marriages, TV stardom, even a sexual assault, and now, international acclaim. What’s consistent is her refusal to conform and give up.
Actor and Conflict-Resolution Expert Pravishi Das on How to See Both Sides of a Story
Actor, model and conflict-resolution specialist Pravishi Das knows not to judge a person or situation too quickly: every story has a context.
When Mumbai Ladies Headed to Kitty Su to Shine Their Light
It was a buzzing afternoon at Kitty Su Mumbai as dozens of women converged for eShe’s Shine Your Light event with 5 powerful speakers and sessions.
‘Shine Your Light’ with eShe, Mumbai Ladies!
eShe’s Shine Your Light is headed to Mumbai on July 20 at Kitty Su, The Lalit! The personal-growth workshop has a lineup of powerful speakers and five inspirational sessions.
This Mumbai Mom Homeschooled Her Kids, and This Is What She Learnt
By replacing the word ‘studying’ with ‘learning’, Sonnal and Nozzer Pardiwala have ensured their kids’ education is rich, fulfilling and self-motivated.
This Neuroscientist’s Work Holds the Key to Making You Happier and More Resilient
Award-winning neuroscientist Dr Vidita Vaidya is studying the circuitry of emotions to help future generations protect their brains and fight psychological disorders.
From ‘Jumla’ to ‘Urban Naxal’, Her Soaps Make a Political Statement
Behavioural scientist Vidyut Gore’s handmade soaps have a unique agenda.
Uncovering Chitrangada Chakraborty Behind the ‘Tottaa Pataaka Item Maal’
An actress who thrives in unconventional roles, a performer from a lineage of Bengali film bigwigs, a photographer, a ukulele player – who is Chitrangada Chakraborty?
Her Visual Disability Gave Her a Special Ability: as a Fragrance Evaluator
Blind from birth, Chanchal Ankush always had a strong sense of smell. Today, armed with fragrance training, she works with a global fragrance house.
What It Takes to be India’s First Miss Deaf Asia
Miss Deaf Asia 2018 Nishtha Dudeja is not only the first Indian to win the title, she’s also a remarkable example of determination and a positive attitude.
This Artist Is Using Her Talent and Fame to Brighten the Lives of Slum-Dwellers
Artist and social activist Rouble Nagi is using the healing power of art to enliven Maharashtra’s slums and educate underprivileged children.
I Moved From Mumbai to a Small Town for Love, and Here’s What It Taught Me
If the price of love is moving from a metropolitan city like Mumbai to a small town like Dehradun, would you pay it?
Looking Fear in the Eye: Why This Entrepreneur Turned Singer at 50
From a gallerist to singer-songwriter, from a mother of three in a joint family to single again, Geetu Hinduja has had a remarkable journey.
Ritika Ahuja of Big Boy Toyz Wants More Girls to Drive Luxury Cars in India
Ritika Jatin Ahuja is at the forefront of the luxury car market with Big Boy Toyz, which retails iconic automobile brands from Ferrari to Rolls Royce.
Feminist Blue: How a Matrilineal Tribe in Africa Inspired This Indian Fashion Designer
Designer Payal Khandwala’s collection ‘New Order’ was inspired by her study of a matrilineal African tribe is a continued ode to her old muse: the intelligent, non-conformist woman.
Jewellery Designer Deepa Gurnani Is Taking Indian Craftsmanship to Global Shores
US-based designer Deepa Gurnani and her husband Jay Lakhani are giving a global platform to Indian embroidery techniques and craftsmanship with their fashion accessories label.
“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.
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.
