You cannot solve for rape without solving for rape culture first. A sex-positive upbringing is a must. Gender-sensitisation needs to start young as well.

In the two years since Shopclues was set up- the co-founder Radhika Ghai Aggarwal underwent all the worst case scenarios one anticipates while giving up a monthly pay-check to start up a business. But the way she rose to the occasion- she realized she was always meant to lead. With over 14 years of marketing […]

Her attitude, her strong opinions and even diehard resolve are the main ingredients of this firebrand’s story

As a feminist, I count on the media to be responsible opinion leaders, be just, be objective and often propagate fair values that might even be radical for many, in order to do the right thing. My blind faith was beaten black and blue when Times of India made rookie mistakes while reporting about women, […]

There is no point fearing failure. You don’t need huge start up investments, all you need is an idea that has an audience

Even as the men chose not to heed all those “Jahaan soch, wahaan Shouchalay“, the women had built up their resolve about the bathrooms they deserved- even if it meant building it with their bare hands. And as the bridge on the Adri River in Aurangabad gave way, Kusum Devi saw the bricks lying around […]

As workplaces and businesses go virtual, women are doing much more than they ever could

She brought in the much needed female perspective in policy making, and introduced various schemes to improve the environment for her female colleagues and subordinates.

Dr. Maya Angelou became a great writer and poet, only since she drew from an illustrious life rife with experiences that made her not only sharply insightful, but also immensely wise. Following her path would definitely lead to enlightenment- especially keeping at heart these five pieces of advice, and abiding by them sincerely:   1. […]

Sujoy Ghosh’s Bengali-English motley short film Ahalya – which is a modern rendition of a mythological saga from the Ramayana – not only does its job at being a perfect contemporary analogy of the epic, but also incorporates some refreshingly liberal tropes, turning it into a sharp piece of feminist art.   Radhika Apte exudes […]