Sarita Kumari Sodha on her Rajput heritage, Indo-Pak history, and being an ambassador of peace
Philanthropist and peacebuilder Sarita Kumari Sodha’s work and identity are an emblem of India and Pakistan’s cultural bonds and shared history.
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‘Skater Girl’ Director Manjari Makijany on Fuelling Teen Dreams and Building India’s Largest Skatepark
Award-winning US-based filmmaker Manjari Makijany shares her inspiration behind the new Netflix release ‘Skater Girl’ and the challenges of building Rajasthan’s first skatepark.
2 Modern Fashion Labels Keeping Alive Rajasthan’s Traditional Textile Legacy
Labels Kriya by Kadambari Rathore in Jodhpur and Rekh by Rohini Singh in Jaipur are keeping alive their region’s unique textile heritage.
The Riveting History of an Indo-Pak Family in Which Women Bridge Cultures
As Priyamvada Singh’s Indo-Pak family history proves, women and brides have always been the most capable ambassadors of transnational culture.
Two Designers Bridging India and Pakistan Through Their Life and Jewellery
India-based Kiran Kumari and Pakistan-based Amna Shariff have lived on both sides of the border, and are now contemporising the region’s shared heritage in their jewellery designs.
7 Days, 2000 Km: A Family’s Road Trip During Lockdown
A family of four sets out on a dream road trip from Mumbai to Haryal during the lockdown, soaking in India’s villages, cities and scenic beauty.
From No Jeans to No Ghoonghat: Why So Many Rules Over Women’s Clothing?
Give women education and political empowerment, instead.
A Soap Company, a Cooperative for Rural Women, and a Feisty Entrepreneur
Somiya Khanna’s soap brand not only offers buyers a luxurious bathing experience, it also offers income, skills, confidence and hope to a group of rural Rajasthani women.
“The Constant Fascination I Received as a ‘Princess’ Made Me Shy and Apologetic”
Princess Urvashi Singh of Khimsar on her childhood memories and breaking stereotypes of erstwhile royalty in India.
11 Women Photographers Set Out to Chronicle India’s Diversity
Meet the 11 women finalists who made it to Sahapedia’s Frames Photography Grant 2018 and get a peek at the work they are doing to chronicle India’s rich culture and diversity.
How Ajaita Shah Built an Army of ‘Solar Sahelis’ to Power Villages and Empower Women
With her social enterprise that equips rural women with technology and training, Ajaita Shah is powering a wave of sustainable development.
The Gap Year: Why More Older Couples Are Taking Time Off From Their Lives
It’s not just a term used for school-leavers; even people in their 50s these days are trying out the concept of ‘the gap year’: taking a year off from their regular lives, rebooting and travelling the globe.
She Quit Showbiz to Live in an Old Fort for a Curious Reason
Priyamvada Singh left a cushy life in Mumbai to restore her family’s 148-year-old fort in Rajasthan. She ended up giving the village of Meja a new look, and the rural community a new outlook
200-Year-Old Forts or Posh New Villas, It’s All in a Day’s Work for Ritu
After 25 years of restoring heritage and designing the interiors for luxury properties, Ritu Khandelwal is more in love than ever with the idea of India.
Who Are We to Judge What Padmavati Does With Her Body?
There are two battles being fought in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavat. One is the grim reality of war fought from Khilji’s side without honour. The other: fought by the women, fought with honour, to have a final say on their bodies.
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.
