Feminist Rani published by Penguin, is a compilation of compelling conversations with opinion leaders, which provide a perspective on the evolving concept of feminism in an age when women are taking charge and leading the way. Co-authored by Shaili Chopra and Meghna Pant here are 14 reasons why you should read the book. Kalki Koechlin […]
The #WomenWritersFest has put the spotlight on a deeper definition of feminism. The discussion ranged from gender equality, leadership, social change, men in the kitchen to how feminazi is different from actual feminism. At the launch of the Feminist Rani book, author Shaili Chopra, Founder of SheThePeople.TV, and Vasanthi Hariprakash, who founded Pickle Jar, shared their beliefs about feminism. […]
Should women be able to take up space on the internet? Can this be done safely? What are ways in which women can protect themselves and their communities from online abuse? On Feminist Rani this month we explored the theme of Cybersecurity – threats, challenges, and opportunities. In a panel discussion held at St. Pauls […]
“We are taught not to engage,” said Mallika Dua at SheThePeople.TV’s Feminist Rani event. Comedian Mallika Dua, poet Harnidh Kaur, and SafeCity’s Supreet Singh spoke to journalist Meghna Pant about the #metoo movement at this month’s edition of Feminist Rani. Referring to Akshay Kumar’s sexist jab at her, Dua said that she froze in the […]
Startups and sexism: That was the topic of Feminist Rani, hosted by SheThePeople.TV at Cafe Zoe on Thursday (July 20). The discussion was moderated by author Meghna Pant.
For this summer’s Feminist Rani, Meghna Pant was joined by director Alankrita Shrivastava, who has made the groundbreaking and yet-to-be-released film Lipstick Under My Burkha. Alankrita and the film gained international attention following the decision by India’s Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to deny its theatrical release, citing this reason: “The story is lady […]
You are not alone. There are many others who have faced similar experiences. We together and form a community where we can find help, support one another and be the strength that is needed to end this violence against women and girls. A special edition to coincide the Washington March in solidarity of women seeking […]
This year has started off on a somber note for the women and girls of India. Once again we are reminded that we cannot take anything for granted, not our safety, our human rights or our lives. There was the terrible mass molestation of women on New Year’s Eve in Bangalore on MG Road and […]
By Meghna Pant Rogues, criminals, scandalmongers and corrupt; politicians in India rarely enjoy a stellar reputation. Therefore it’s a breath of fresh air to see young, cosmopolitan, educated and driven politicians, that too women, step into the forefront in recent years. At November’s Feminist Rani we invited one of India’s most well-known political commentators: Priyanka […]
Feminists of the country, unite! Welcome to India’s first concerted effort to engage, empower and elevate conversations on the subject of Feminism. We are looking to expand the conversations beyond the usual circles, to engage young artists, thinkers, creators, young makers and entrepreneurs, actors and writers. The Feminist Conference, presented by SheThePeople.TV and empowered by […]
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