‘Boong’: Manipur’s beauty, injustice and tumult depicted through a child’s gaze
Lakshmipriya Devi’s BAFTA-winning debut film ‘Boong’ is a gentle exploration of the harsh realities in today’s Manipur, writes author and podcaster Mohua Chinappa.
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I was called ‘damaged goods’ – it took me two decades and two marriages to know my worth
New Zealand based Indian-origin mother of two Anagha Kawley narrates her remarkable story of rising from the ashes of two devastating relationships, the first of which left her with 65 percent burns.
What I learnt after my love story was turned into a documentary on Amazon Prime
eShe editor Aekta Kapoor finally put her eventful life in context and made peace with her past after a film based on her love story inspired thousands of other women in their own lives.
“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.
“I think women are women’s best supporters”: Dolly Thakore
Actor and casting director Dolly Thakore on the “conditioning of silence over generations” of women, and her new tell-all memoir.
Why Marry When You Can Have a Child While Single? Meet My All-Female Family
Faridabad engineer Rijuta Gupta shares her experience of adopting an infant last year and also writing her first book around the same time.
How Single Motherhood Toughened Me Up for Ambitious Career Roles
Hima Bindu from IBM Bengaluru shares the ups and downs of juggling career and single parenthood.
8 Things the Lockdown Taught Me as a Startup Founder and Single Mom
Arundhati Kumar launched her new sustainable accessories brand Beej just before lockdown hit. Here’s what she learnt.
From struggling single mother to successful artist: Nilofer Suleman’s fearless journey
While Nilofer Suleman’s works of art are recognisable worldwide, not many know of the personal struggles she has faced in her journey as a single mother.
“If I can be amazing, why should I be normal?” Shakuntala Devi’s biopic scores on empowerment
A new film on the life of renowned mathematician Shakuntala Devi, played by Vidya Balan, is an eye-opening glimpse into a remarkable life.
This Single Mom Has Created the Ultimate Bedroom Accessory for Steamy Encounters
New York entrepreneur and Airbnb superhost Claire Alba has come up with the perfect solution for post-sex and menstruation bedroom messes.
Lockdown Diary: The Bipolarity of the Coronavirus Quarantine
There have been really good days and really bad days, confesses Sonali Sudarshan.
“Not Just Me, But the Entire Koirala Clan Is Fiercely Feminist” – Manisha Koirala
Back with a new Netflix film ‘Maska’, Manisha Koirala talks about her life, family, the lessons cancer taught her, and how she is dealing with the Covid-19 lockdown.
Meet Actor Sheena Chohan Who Won the Human Rights Hero Award at UN
She received the Human Rights Hero Award at the United Nations this year, but actor and human-rights activist Sheena Chohan believes her work is only just beginning.
Aussie Chef and TV Star Sarah Todd on Single Parenting, India and Keema!
Model, reality television star, author, mother and restaurateur, Sarah Todd is redefining the face of gastronomy in India.
Renowned Theatre Artiste Rashi Bunny Teaches an Unlikely Subject: Conscious Living
World-renowned theatre personality Rashi Bunny has followed her heart despite odds. Now she shows others how to do the same.
Heartbreak Taught Allana the Secret to Romance: “Get Intimate With Yourself”
Life coach Allana Pratt went through difficult circumstances and relationships before learning that romantic fulfilment begins with self-love.
“People are very aware of what they eat and apply to their skin,” says founder of natural beauty e-store
Ragini Mehra’s e-commerce venture Beauty Source curates the best in natural beauty from around the world for Indian buyers.
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.