India’s apex literary body Sahitya Akademi is organising the country’s first transgender writers’ meet in Kolkata on Tuesday (July 16). The aim of the event is to give them a platform and introduce them to a larger audience, reported The Print. How did it materialize? Earlier this year, the Akademi’s language advisory board had its annual […]

The Hindi film industry has recently seen a rise in the number of women authors who are coming out and sharing their experiences as a film star, a mother or just as a woman. Here are five such women who have successfully used their power of writing to convey their thoughts. 1. Soha Ali Khan […]

American florist Holly Chapple is one of the most successful women in the industry. Her loose, “garden style”, arrangements are a rage on Instagram and Pinterest. The garden style or botanical style is also sometimes known as “Holly-ish.” “It is really so ridiculous that that’s a phrase, but that’s what people tell me,” she said, […]

There was a time when Bollywood divas were known to be just fashion icons. But the times are changing and our leading ladies are coming out to do things they are passionate about. Here are five women in Bollywood who have passions other than acting: Raveena Tandon – Wildlife Photography The 43-year-old actress has immense […]

Anu Kumari from Uchwawal village in Jharkhand’s Latehar district has become the first person to clear her matriculation exam. The village is mostly inhabited by the Parahiya tribes. They are one of the 12 primitive tribes in Jharkhand, reported HT. Chalitar Parahiya, the girl’s father, stood tall and proud after his daughter’s achievement. He said she stood against the […]

Chandigarh-born Charu Sood has been elected as a local councillor of Elmbridge Borough council. It is one of the most vibrant and richest boroughs of UK, reported TOI. Member of the Conservative party, Charu defeated the Labour party candidate with over 54% votes. Family Background Charu’s parents, Shashi Bhushan Sud and Kiran Sud reside in Chandigarh. Her […]