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It’s bad enough that a mainstream Bollywood film glorifying mindless violence and communal hatred is profiting worldwide. But when social-impact nonprofits opt to screen it, they betray their mission and people, writes Shailaja Rao: 👉🏼 eshe.in/2026/03/25/dhu…

Author and podcaster @shunalishroff, whose new book 'The Wrong Way Home' focuses on midlife relationships and reinvention, believes feminism is finally having its day in pop culture even if there's a lot of work left on the ground. Read more 👉 eshe.in/2026/03/23/shu…

Lakshmipriya Devi's BAFTA-winning debut film #Boong is a gentle exploration of the harsh realities in today's Manipur, writes author and podcaster @MohuaChinappa. Read here: 👉🏼 eshe.in/2026/03/20/boo…

Why do the characters in ‘Sinners’ seem so poorly lit? Why do some skin tones photograph better than others? The problem is not in the skin but in a history of biased camera technology and the power play of lighting, writes Rugmini Kalithodi. eshe.in/2025/07/17/the…

In her new book ‘For the Love of Art’, actor and theatre maven Sajitha Madathil delves into the history of Kerala theatre & film, and uncovers stories of numerous women actors and dramatists who never got due credit in the history books. Read her interview eshe.in/2026/03/17/saj…

Daughters are often caregivers – for parents, children, younger siblings – at a cost to their own dreams and wellbeing. The character of Nita in the Bengali cult film ‘Meghe Dhaka Tara’ is a poignant example of the daughterhood penalty, writes Reeti Roy: eshe.in/2026/03/13/meg…

“People want love stories during times when so many horrible things are happening in the world...” What happens when women refuse to age into invisibility? These and other topics were raised during eShe Book Club discussion with author Sonora Jha: eshe.in/2026/03/09/boo…

The global popularity of the walking collective 'Women Walk at Midnight', which started in India, reveals how walking in public at night can be an act of reclamation and resistance for women in cities around the world, writes Anushka Roy. Read more: 👉🏼eshe.in/2026/03/06/wom…

Register for eShe’s Book Club discussion on 22 March 2026, where you can share your views about our Book of the Month ‘Daktarin Jamini Sen’ and interact with the author Deepta Roy Chakraverti. Read more: eshe.in/2026/03/02/boo…

Love, desire, longing... why does the 55-year-old heroine of the novel #Intemperance announce a swayamvar? Ask the author @ProfSonoraJha at eShe's Book Club discussion tomorrow, 28 Feb, and join us for a vibrant discussion! Register on Zoom here: my.eshe.in/event

From Deepika Padukone to Katrina Kaif, Indian celebs are following Hollywood icons and launching their own line of beauty products. Hansa Makhijani Jain picks the best they have to offer. Read here: 👉🏼 eshe.in/2026/02/26/bol…

The character of Asifa from Banu Mushtaq’s award-winning book ‘Heart Lamp’ is a stunning if tragic portrayal of how continuous labour is the norm and rest is a privilege denied to most women, writes Dr Sapphire Mahmood Ahmed. Read here: eshe.in/2026/02/20/the…

Singapore-based software engineer and mom to a little boy, Sainy Banerjee shares how classical dance helps her navigate emotional complexity, burnout and self-expression in an impossibly busy life. Read here: 👉🏼eshe.in/2026/02/17/sai…

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. Read here: eshe.in/2026/02/13/bod…

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. Read here: eshe.in/2026/02/10/suj…

Why I am grateful my teenage daughter watches Korean dramas eshe.in/2026/02/06/kor… via @eSheWorld

In the wake of a tragic suicide by three young sisters in Ghaziabad, media have been quick to blame Korean content for the girls' mental-health issues. But this framing is irresponsible and ignores the real problem, writes @Sbhandral. Read here: 👉🏼 eshe.in/2026/02/06/kor…

The 10th edition of the Vedaaranya Heritage and Healing Festival @vhahfest 2026 held recently in Ramgarh Shekhawati, Rajasthan, was all about women power, particularly in the sphere of India’s heritage, writes @peachykirpal. Read the report here: eshe.in/2026/02/03/vha…

eShe February 2026 Book of the Month is 'Intemperance' (@PenguinIndia) by @ProfSonoraJha! Register for eShe’s first Book Club discussion on 28 February 2026, where you can share your views about the novel and interact with the author. Details: eshe.in/2026/02/01/boo…

A shelf full of coveted creams and cosmetics is all very well, but do you know what kind of nutrition gives you gorgeous skin and hair? eShe's beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain tells you what you need in your diet to look and feel your best. Read here: eshe.in/2026/01/30/bea…