From No Jeans to No Ghoonghat: Why So Many Rules Over Women’s Clothing?
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“The Rapist Is You!” Santiago Feminists Stage Powerful Protest Against Sexual Assault
The Santiago agitation of November 25 can be seen as a protest against both state misuse of power and sexual violence against women.
“Chhaa Jaa,” Says Global NGO Girl Effect to Indian Teens
Chhaa Jaa, an online programme by the global NGO Girl Effect, will educate adolescent girls and help them navigate their teenage years.
Gift Yourself a Party + Peace: eShe’s Shine Your Light Workshop on a Luxury Cruise!
All the entertainment and luxury of Jalesh cruise liner, plus all the self-development and peace from eShe’s Shine Your Light workshop, in one INSANE, gorgeous trip!
“People Are Afraid of the Changes a Rebellious Woman Brings to the Table” – Founder of Gundi Studios
Natasha Sumant’s fashion and visual arts label Gundi centres on desi feminism and healthy rebellion.
The Doll-Maker of Secunderabad, and a Story of Feminist Resilience
A daughter recounts her mother’s unusual profession and her quiet feminism in 1960s’ India.
eShe Flash Fiction Writing Contest 2019 for Women Writers
eShe is pleased to announce its first Flash Fiction Contest for women.
Yes, You Can Say No – The Anatomy of Consent in Love and Marriage
Consent isn’t just limited to new relationships or sex-education classes. It’s a word we should use and demand even in marriage.
Bawari Basanti on Defying Hypocrisy and Making Honest Music
How can music be a tool for social change and personal development? Popular folk-singer and social-media star Bawari Basanti tells us.
The Remarkable Life of Dancer Sisters Yamini and Bhavana Reddy
A list of awards, a lineage of Kuchipudi maestros and an unconventional family – sisters Yamini and Bhavana Reddy share an exceptional heritage.
“Men and Women Are Both Accountable for How Women Are Treated in Society” – Rasika Dugal
With an oeuvre of meaningful, soul-stirring projects, award-winning actor Rasika Dugal’s world is one of literature, activism and soaking up experiences.
“No One Ever Has It All, Just Be the Best in What You Do” – Startup Mentor Geetika Dayal
We talk business, emotional intelligence and millennial entrepreneurs with Geetika Dayal, executive director of the Delhi-NCR chapter of TiE
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.
When eShe Got Some Mother’s Day Pampering at The Imperial, Delhi
Mothers and comrades Aekta and Kaveri had an afternoon of indulgence at the Imperial Delhi.
From Queens to Doctors: 3 New Non-Fiction Books on Women, By Women
We review the latest non-fiction titles with women at the top and centre.
Flawed and Fabulous, We’re All Captain Marvel
I fell in love with Captain Marvel because she is as fucked up and flawed as me.
Ready to ‘Shine Your Light’? Introducing eShe’s Personal Growth Workshops
The first edition of ‘Shine Your Light’, our personal growth workshops for women, is slated for January 12 in Delhi.
Why India in 2019 Can Take Lessons on Love and Women’s Desire from Its Ancient Past
Nayanjot Lahiri’s new book ‘Time Pieces: A Whistle-Stop Tour of Ancient India’ is as much an eye-opener about social mores in ancient India as it is a great read.
Why Priyanka Chopra’s Pet Dating App Bumble Is Called the ‘Feminist Tinder’
Priyanka Chopra has invested in Whitney Wolfe Herd’s Bumble, a dating app that empowers women, and is marketing it in India.
Her Jewellery Has a Message for Women: Be Fierce, Be Fearless, Be Irrepressible
The jewellery Eina Ahluwalia designs not only defies fashion trends, it also encourages its wearers to be fierce and fearless.
Her Photo Blog Empowers Women to Discuss Vulnerabilities About Their Bodies
Anushka Kelkar, a 21-year-old photographer from Mumbai, runs a fascinating Instagram page ‘browngirlgazin’ where she shares her honest portraits of women, and their intimate thoughts about their bodies.
“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.
Veil No More: A Tehran Girl on Why She Took Off Her Hijab in Protest
Melika, the Iranian girl in this viral picture shares why she stopped by the side of the road in Tehran one evening and took off her veil.
This French Artist Has Noticed Something Fascinating About Rajasthani Women
French artist Stephanie Arpels is inspired by the colours of India and the energy and femininity of Indian women.
