“ The book has been an amazing success, earning rave reviews” Meghha A. Jhunjhunwala Meghha A. Jhunjhunwala, a MasterChef India finalist, was trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris. She has been a professor at Apeejay Institute of Hospitality. Meghha ran her own cafe in south Goa for some years and has now been working with F&B establishments like Indigo Deli. She founded the Hearth & i in 2010 and is known for revolutionising the way people eat and enjoy food at home – her unique food flavours are her hallmark. Hearth & I is based in Delhi, but is popping…
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Govt, NGOs and individuals are making significant contributions to girls’ education in India. Many organisations are working to provide education and life skills training to girls in rural areas, where access to education is limited. They are also working to prevent child marriage and promote gender equality through education, observes Nandini Rao. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign has had a positive impact, but there is still much work to be done Education is an essential tool for empowering women and promoting gender equality in India. Despite the progress made in recent years, there is still a significant gender gap…
Bisakha Roy asserts that women have been equal to the task when it comes to public administration. Cutting through gender barriers, they have made a difference, changed lives and contributed in nation building. They have been no less firebrand and feisty than their male counterparts. Having to clear tough exams, their jobs come with great responsibilities but they have adapted and how! IAS officers Tina Dabi, Smita Sabharwal, Sweta Mohanty and few others are setting benchmarks in their respective domains and are inspiring future generations of women in India Indian women have come a long way in breaking down gender…
Vidhi Joshi asserts Indian businesswomen are touching lives of millions of people and continue to break through gender barriers in the world of business. There are many successful women industrialists who have made their mark in various industries by making a positive impact on the country’s economy and society. Indian women have come a long way in recent years, breaking the glass ceiling in various fields and emerging as successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. Despite facing numerous obstacles and biases, they have proven that they have the skill, determination and resilience to succeed in the world of business. Despite being…
Citing illustrious examples, Kriti Kalra sketches a healthy picture of women leading from the front in matters relating to judicial reforms. These women have given a substantive account of themselves by fighting for causes; not for populist reasons but to stamp their commitment to serious issues. There is not an area in legal sphere that women haven’t left their mark. Women have been at the forefront of judicial reforms in India. And, often for issues that are simply not populist. Women are known to fight for a cause even if it calls for swimming against the tide. Look at Deepika…
The world of women politicians is a much scrutinised one. The unexpected resignation of New Zealand prime minister Jessica Arden reignited the debate on leadership styles of women political leaders. Lina Mathias looks at a few aspects of this sphere. Perhaps, almost all women, at some time or the other in their lives, have thought a variation of this quote: a woman has to be twice as good as a man to get even half as far as him but fortunately, that is not difficult! Even in the present times, it is quite common to see them subjected to scrutiny…
Says Nandini Rao: Women are charting territories that one would have least expected them to. It is a telling commentary on their growth and the strides they have taken to dabble in as diverse as entertainment, activism and even stand-up comedy. What is more, they can understand the people’s pulse just as well. Maya Krishna Rao India is scripting the growth story in many spheres and so are its women. The new generation of women icons are exploring unchartered territories and those that were always a man’s domain. And, there’s no stopping them! In the Live Entertainment space, a relatively…
‘No Return Address’ by ‘yours truly’ was among the prominent books on display and sale at Kolkata’s famed International Book Fair but three other books – by Chitra Banerjee Divakurni, Shoma Chatterji and Moitrayee Bhaduri also cornered the author’s attention. A short report. Author Manjira Majumdar signing off a copy of her book ‘No Return Address’ at the Kolkota Book Fair The 46th International Kolkata Book Fair, one of the world’s largest book fairs by attendance was back with a bang after two years of a subdued affair. Held over the first two weeks of February, usually, it becomes an…
Through examples drawn from different spheres, Anushka Singh makes out a case that, women, young and old, are ruling the roost and today, in India, women influencers have simply changed how brands are advertising and marketing. The new and exploding vocation has empowered women in more ways than one. Women influencers young and old are boasting of amazing brand endorsement deals, lavish lifestyles and more When the internet was made accessible and available to public, it was one of the most important revolutions of the time. The next revolution came with the arrival of social media that has now completely…
Gayathri S explains how many talented actresses, who could not get good roles in films or television, are now getting a chance to showcase their talent through OTT platforms. It has changed the role of women as accessories or fillers in films to main characters and strong, sensible roles. Shefali Shah in Delhi Crime The OTT platforms have empowered women like none other. Today, with the exponential increase in the number of OTT platforms and the content on these platforms, the scope of women-centric content, content highlighting women issues, etc. has also improved. Also, many more women are now in…