Women Writers Fests across India are gatherings of sheer talent in fields of writing and journalism. Talking with them give us insights into all that is occupying their mind, their view points and their books. I spoke to Anjali Shetty is an Assistant Editor at the Hindustan Times, Tanushree Podder who is the author of “Boots […]
Hunger and illiteracy are two challenges that plague our country like nothing else. Identifying these two issues and working to bring change is a volunteer-based organisation The Robin Hood Army (RHA). RHA volunteers across cities and countries get surplus food from restaurants nearby and serve them in local slums, homeless families, orphanages, patients from public hospitals and old […]
There are various myths and beliefs associated with a girls’ college, some of which are true, others totally way off the mark. Movies and TV serials have created a hype about a perfect ‘college life’ that one should have. Yes, college years are the best to have fun, and yes, a girls’ college is a lot […]
Near the metro station of Sikanderpur in Gurugram, through the rustic lanes, the white wall of the Community Library stands out. Shubha Bahl, along with her team, manages this beautiful centre that acts as a lighthouse for children. The Community Project Library (TCLP) offers a platform for children to participate and learn. They engage and empower […]
The recent years have made travelling a very ubiquitous lifestyle. Somehow the solution to every problem in your life is to take a trip. Yes, travelling is ‘the cool’ thing and personally, it means a lot to have that vacation but are our income and pocket money enough to sustain that lifestyle? May or may […]
When the nib of the pen touches the grainy white paper, in an unstoppable speed, a masterpiece is created. Doodle is a mindful exercise — it relaxes the brain, puts it in a different concentration mode and creates something beautiful. It’s therapeutic. Like every other art form, it requires dedication, talent and creativity for the […]
Ex-diplomat Preeti Saran has been elected to an Asia Pacific seat on the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) of the United Nations. Saran, who recently retired from her post of External Affairs Ministry Secretary (East), was elected to the 18-member panel of CESCR on Wednesday. With 36 years of experience in her […]
The Al Maha team became the first all-Emirati female side to compete in the open competition in the 49-year-old history of the Dubai Rugby Sevens. Their participation is an apt response to Federal National Council member’s comment that rugby is too “rough” for girls, and that they should take cooking classes to be the “perfect […]
The countdown has begun for the 2019 elections and so have the speculations, debates and expectations. The fact that such large scale discussions are taking place from every nook and corner of the country strengthens one’s faith in democracy. From the morning chai to midday coffees, from office cubicles to college canteens, one can easily listen […]
Georgia has elected Salome Zurabishvili as its president, making her the first woman to hold the office. The 66-year-old former foreign minister was backed by the ruling party in Georgia – the Georgian Dream Party – created by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili. Zurabishvili defeated Grigol Vashadze, her opponent from the United Opposition, by 59.5% to 40.5% […]
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