What body shaming does to a woman’s sense of self
Casually stated and disguised as concern, body shaming erodes one’s self-worth and casts a long shadow on the trajectory of a woman’s life and personal growth, writes author Aruna Joshi.
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Colouring inside lines: theatre exponent Sujatha Balakrishnan on the gender roles we all play
Sujatha Balakrishnan, founder of the nonprofit Theatre for Change, shares her experience of overcoming gender barriers, blazing new trails in her 50s, and building a family based on love and commitment, not rigid social confines.
Living poetry: a physician’s collision with haiku
Bengaluru-based physician Dr Vaishnavi Pusapati pens an ode to haiku, the form of poetry that shaped how she looked at suffering and survival, and taught her to listen, interpret and trace the slow art of healing.
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!
These throwball players at India’s ‘Rural Olympics’ changed my perspective of women’s sport
Mumbai-bred writer and cyclist Priyanka Dalal got a glimpse into another India when she volunteered at a rural sports festival where women stepped out of traditional homes to play throwball, many for the first time.
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.
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.
Hyphenated worlds: Marjan Kamali’s fiction and the real-life resistance of Iranian women
Marjan Kamali’s bestselling novels capture the struggles of Iranian women caught between their homeland and adopted countries, between past and present, emphasising both the power of memory and the pain of loss.
12 books to keep children engrossed in the summer holidays
From books on environment to space, history, dogs, friendship, horror and wellbeing, we’ve got little readers of all ages covered for the long, hot summer vacations ahead!
“All of us pretty much have similar narratives”: Saheba Singh and ‘All Kinds of Stupid’
Design entrepreneur and artist based in Delhi, Saheba Singh’s new book ‘All Kinds of Stupid’ explores themes of love, grief and self-discovery through poetry and interactive elements. It invites you to embrace your dark side and move forward, one dream at a time.
Ananke Women in Literature Festival 2024 to create space for diverse thoughts, experiences with agency
Dubai-based feminist media platform Ananke is hosting its annual Women in Literature Festival this month. Speakers will share collective and individual histories via conversations, art, and literature. eShe is proud to be an ally and partner.
6 things I learnt on a solo trip to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Bengaluru writer Urmi Chakravorty set out for a 10-day solo holiday to Himachal Pradesh. The Himalayan adventure didn’t just soothe her soul, it also taught her important life lessons.
“The Pandemic Has Shrunk the Imagination”: Author Dharini Bhaskar
Dharini Bhaskar talks about going from a publisher to an author, her acclaimed first novel, and how the pandemic has affected her writing process
“Today’s youth have a lot of ‘followers’ on social media but no genuine friends” – Preeti Shenoy
Bestselling author, artist and motivational speaker Preeti Shenoy on social media, mental health and life-changing books.
Environmental Awareness, Social Conscience – Kiran Manral on Post-Covid Parenting
The post-Covid world needs a new parenting paradigm. Author Kiran Manral’s new book offers guidance.
“Isolation Appears Ideal for Writing But It Isn’t So. You Feed Off the World” – Anuradha Roy
Anuradha Roy, whose latest novel is shortlisted for the prestigious International Dublin Literary Award 2020, talks to us about women’s choices, writing and life during lockdown.
“It Serves Governments to Keep the People of India and Pakistan Apart” – Karuna Ezara Parikh
Television personality and social-media influencer Karuna Ezara Parikh’s debut novel revolves around an Indian-Pakistani romance.
3 Career Tips for Budding Writers in the Age of Digital Publishing
eShe editor and publisher Aekta Kapoor shares career tips for budding writers in the time of the internet, blogging tools and digital publications.
When your book is made into a Bollywood film
Author of three novels, Parinda Joshi’s latest novel ‘Made in China’ was adapted into a Hindi feature film starring Rajkummar Rao. She shares the experience of writing books versus screenplays.
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