eShe TV: What freedom means to Indian women | Independence Day Special
As India celebrates 76 years of Independence, eShe TV speaks to three women, who run their own platforms to support other women, on what freedom means to India’s female citizens.
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Authors from the Subcontinent on Partition stories and shared histories
As India and Pakistan mark 76 years of independence from British rule and simultaneous Partition, a look at the intertwined stories and work of three historians and authors from the region.
FemmeQ Summit 2023 to be held from 24 to 27 October in Strasbourg, France: Register now!
Taking forward the journey towards conscious leadership, the sixth international FemmeQ Summit will take place from 24 – 27 October 2023 in Strasbourg, France. eShe is proud to be media partner for the Summit.
eShe TV: 4 Indian novelists on female protagonists and young-adult literature
Do the youth look up to strong female protagonists in books? Who decides one kind of literature is for women and another for men? Authors Shalini Mullick, Salini Vineeth, Preetha Vasan and Arva Bhavnagarwala share their views on eShe TV.
Bankruptcy to Oscar fame: the remarkable story of VFX filmmaker Saraswathi Balgam
From a poverty-stricken childhood in Mumbai to the Academy Awards red carpet in LA, Saraswathi Balgam’s rags-to-riches tale is dotted with grief, gumption and meditation.
Patriarchy, market forces and the problematic portrayal of women in South Asian films and television
Gender representation in South Asian films and television is marred by sexist storylines, domestic violence and normalisation of sexual harassment. Who decides that this is what viewers want or need to see?
Gender representation in South Asian films and television | eShe panel discussion
eShe and Southasia Peace Action Network invite you to a live virtual event on 6 May 2023 titled ‘Directing Change: Gender Representation in South Asian Films and Television’, featuring eminent directors, producers and journalists.
I was afraid of going to the Aurat March. This year, my teen daughters went with me
Lahore teacher Sara Arshad had never attended the Aurat March, fearing the intense backlash that the feminist protest receives every year. But this Women’s Day, she participated with her teens in tow.
“Housewives definitely need a voice… I can share mine for those afraid to open up” – podcaster Mohua Chinappa
Bengaluru-based podcaster and author Mohua Chinappa gave up her career to raise a family. Bad times and an empty nest forced her to reassert her identity and speak out once again.
“Those furthest from the consequences are making the worst decisions” – Dr Scilla Elworthy on white men monopolising global capital
Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr Scilla Elworthy says a majority of the world’s wealth is controlled by white males and it is women, the poor and the planet that have to bear the cost.
“Whenever they have allies and a strong support system, women flourish” – Aarti Kelshikar
In her new book, corporate coach Aarti Kelshikar uses her pan-Asian experience along with interviews of women leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals to paint an insightful picture of “how women work” in Asia.
World peace to inner peace – 47 poets from 8 countries come together in a new anthology ‘Amity’
A new book of poems titled ‘Amity’, edited by Gurgaon peace activist and journalist Sahana Ahmed, brings up various aspects of peace – at home, in society and in the world.
A good year for Aries to adopt a pet, a time of brilliant success for Cancer – Tarot predictions for 2023
What do the cards foretell for you in 2023? Mumbai-based tarot card reader Karishma Makhija has a look.
Babasaheb and Savita Ambedkar: A portrait of an uncommon marriage
Dr Savita Ambedkar’s autobiography ‘Babasaheb’ is written as an ode to the Father of the Indian Constitution. But his wife the writer manages to hold her own space – in their marriage, their public life, and in the intimate events that dot this book.
14 fabulous new children’s books for kids of all ages
As India celebrates Children’s Day on November 14, we bring to you 14 new children’s books about India and the world that kids of all ages will love.
Trauma stole her ability to sing. Her voice now heals people through a wisdom podcast and guided meditations
The trauma of losing her brother to suicide robbed Carol Chapman of her singing voice. She now runs a wisdom podcast, using her voice to inspire people to live with heart.
“There’s much to say about the American presence in Afghanistan… the US embassy there was essentially Ameristan”
Former journalist Rashmee Roshan Lall’s novel ‘The Pomegranate Peace’ uncovers the absurdities of America’s ‘aid and reconstruction’ project in Afghanistan.
eShe turns 5! Show us your love and win Amazon vouchers worth INR 25,000!
To celebrate eShe’s fifth anniversary, we’re giving our love and five Amazon gift vouchers worth INR 5000 each to five lucky readers!
“Web content is too focused on copying the West; we’re losing India’s own charm and identity” – Sheena Chohan
Actor and human-rights activist Sheena Chohan shares an insider’s view of the film industry during the pandemic and why she thinks streaming cinema has both pros and cons.
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