Celebrating ‘Raja Parba’, the Odisha Festival That Breaks Menstruation Taboos
Odias believe that Mother Earth goes through her menstruation cycle during the Raja Parba in mid-June, and she needs time to regenerate before the monsoon.
Tag: women
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.
This Young Startup Founder Hires and Trains Girls for Future-Ready Jobs
Rachita Sharma’s enterprise Girl Power Talk hires young women, mostly from small towns, and trains them in digital media, marketing and virtual workspaces.
6 Courageous Celebs Who Spoke Up About Their Mental Health Issues
May being Mental Health Month, we salute these heroes who have bravely traversed the journey to mental wellbeing.
From No Jeans to No Ghoonghat: Why So Many Rules Over Women’s Clothing?
Give women education and political empowerment, instead.
“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.
