Children’s Day special: 12 lovely books for kids of all ages
Celebrate the joy of reading this Children’s Day with our hand-picked list of 12 delightful new books – perfect for curious, creative and fun-loving kids of every age!
Tag: women’s magazine
“Listening restores attention, stories train us to stay”: folktale podcaster Shilpa Dasgupta
Through her podcast Ohh Folk!!, Kolkata-born, US-based storyteller Shilpa Dasgupta revives forgotten folktales from around the world, blending research and voice artistry to preserve oral traditions for modern listeners.
10 multitasking beauty products designed to save you time and money!
Phone in one hand and green tea in another? You are not the only multitasking maven. These multipurpose cosmetics, haircare and skincare products will totally fit your vibe.
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.
Iranian filmmaker Schokofeh Kamiz on her tribute to slain Pakistani activist Sabeen Mahmud
Berlin-based Iranian filmmaker Schokofeh Kamiz’s documentary ‘After Sabeen’ is both a personal and political journey – an intimate portrait of courage, grief, and the power of small acts in driving meaningful change.
Women more likely to invest in companies with strong CSR practices: Dr Jyoti Mehndiratta Kappal
In her new book, behavioural finance expert Dr Jyoti Mehndiratta Kappal notes that women lay more emphasis on the social impact of their investments, and pick companies that prioritise ESG principles and community-oriented goals.
Sacred Pause – a spiritual retreat for women in Goa
You are invited to ‘Sacred Pause’, a spiritual retreat for women from November 16th to 20th, 2025, in Goa. Experience healing through meditation, breathwork and nature immersion. Rediscover joy and purpose.
Bela Evers-Kapoor, the first Indian-origin woman to row across the Pacific, on fear and faith
Endurance athlete Bela Evers-Kapoor just made history as the first woman of Indian descent to row across the Pacific Ocean. She spoke to Palak Malik about her remarkable 39-day journey, battling waves and hallucinations, while missing her grandson the most.
This HR executive spoke up against sexist work culture; the outcome was not what she expected
Behind glittering corporate towers, young HR executive Sara Yahia’s corporate ascent collided with gender-based harassment and institutional betrayal. What followed was not just survival, but the beginning of a profound personal reckoning.
Monisha Rajesh’s ‘Moonlight Express’ – rides through history, culture, planet and politics
Former Indian Railways employee Sangeetha Vallat reviews British journalist Monisha Rajesh’s new book ‘Moonlight Express’ and finds cultural insight and social critique embedded in vivid descriptions of night-train journeys, food, people and landscapes.
The faith and psychology behind Indian muggu (rangoli) floor art practices
Reimagining ancestral wisdom to fit modern lifestyles, Bhawana Pingali’s new book ‘The Art of Decluttering’ explores Indian rituals like kolam art, which is believed to protect homes and enhance wellbeing.
The women gig workers shouldering the hidden costs of our on-demand lives
Sold as freedom, gig work masks insecurity and exploitation. For women, especially the marginalised, it’s not flexibility, but a fight for dignity. With her new book ‘OTP Please!’, Vandana Vasudevan adds her research to calls for systemic reform.
Holding up the sky, running on empty: a woman’s journey through burnout and back
You may be holding up your world, caring for everyone else, but losing yourself along the way. Mumbai author Aruna Joshi shares how she learnt to pause and unlearn the belief that a woman’s worth lies in her usefulness.
A woman’s place: reflections on food, gender and feminism in the kitchen
Women stir pots in homes but it is men who shape global food policy. Food-science student Sambrita Saha analyses the simmering politics of an Indian kitchen, and reclaims it for herself as a site of agency and quiet rebellion.
What’s a must-have in your beauty bag? 16 Indian women tell us
Indian women from diverse backgrounds share their essential beauty products – from lipsticks and serums to sanitisers! – that fulfil their unique needs and give them their dose of beauty joy!
Equality on paper, inequity at home: the silent gender gap in modern homes
In the glossy brochures of gender equality, couples split the bills, swap diaper duty and share dreams. In reality? Women still bend – often without noticing – while men stand tall, hands mysteriously empty, writes Uttama Kirit Patel.
When overqualified isn’t enough: the cost of being an ‘insider-outsider’ in the West
US-based writer of Arab origin, Sara Yahia reflects on being an “insider-outsider”, navigating professional spaces that demand conformity and where – despite her qualifications – she confronts the exhaustion of constantly proving her worth.
K-beauty in a desi avatar: 6 popular Korean ingredients in Indian skincare
No need to clamour anymore for sought-after skincare from South Korea. The ingredients are right here – in desi formulations! Hansa Makhijani Jain lists 6 star K-beauty ingredients now available in Indian bottles.
A Coldplay concert in Toronto, a solo love story
50,000 strangers, one unforgettable night. A young immigrant still planting roots in Toronto bought a solo ticket to watch Coldplay live in concert. What followed was a powerful story of belonging and becoming.
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