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The 130-year-old history of Vogue is not just a study in brand-building but also an overview of issues that have plagued Western society in this period – from war widows to consumerism, racism and sexism. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/05/23/glossy-the-inside-story-of-vogue-by-nina-sophia-miralles/

Actor-producer Emily Shah talks to eShe TV about the making of her new film 'Jungle Cry', working with Abhay Deol, growing up with mixed parentage, and living her dream by believing in herself and her power. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/05/19/jungle-cry-actor-producer-emily-shah-on-eshe-tv/

One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor heads to an Ayurvedic health centre in Kerala to see if the ancient Indian science of life could cure her vision loss. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/05/13/one-eyed-mama-visits-an-ayurvedic-centre-in-kerala-to-heal-her-eyesight/

How does gender shape university and college campuses in India? A new book by WISCOMP suggests gender-audit processes along with success stories. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/05/10/wiscomp-navigating-the-terrain-of-gender-justice-a-handbook-for-gender-audits/

In the latest episode of eShe TV, Edelweiss MD and CEO Radhika Gupta talks about diversity in workplaces, her top tips for leadership, her new book 'Limitless', and the new enterprise of motherhood that she is about to embark on. Follow us on YouTube or Facebook @esheworld for more conversations with inspiring women.

Samra Zafar escaped a teen marriage and fought a suppressive culture to earn her dignity and education; now she inspires women to live their truths. On this podcast, the Pakistani-Canadian author and motivational speaker shares her experience and what she learnt in her journey.

Aekta Kapoor, aka One-Eyed Mama, attempts to follow truth, consciousness and bliss to heal from her attachments and suffering. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/04/29/one-eyed-mama-learns-equipoise-and-fills-her-empty-nest-with-sat-chit-ananda/

Dr Moushumi Kandali's new book takes up the biases that people from India’s Northeast, particularly Assamese women, face in the rest of the country. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/04/23/the-black-magic-women-dr-moushumi-kandali/

Facing cancer helped immunologist Dr Monica Gulati awaken to her life's purpose eight years ago. Since then she has been helping others awaken to their own truths. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/04/19/cancer-was-like-a-gift-for-me-dr-monica-gulati/

One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor sets out on a daring journey and finds that physical challenges are a small matter when one is on a mission of love. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/04/15/what-one-eyed-mama-learnt-after-making-her-way-home-in-the-snow/

Aparna Shewakramani's character in the Netflix reality show 'Indian Matchmaking' was presented as too strong-headed for a potential Indian bride. But that's the same reason she now has legions of fans. She talks to us about the show and her new memoir 'She's Unlikeable'. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/04/12/reclaiming-your-own-narrative-is-the-ultimate-power-mov...

Author Aneela Babar shares memories of going from Rawalpindi to Melbourne, learning of Benazir Bhutto's death, and how a little kitten tried pawing into a young couple's romantic sojourns. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/04/09/aneela-babar-on-rawalpindi-benazir-bhutto-and-cats/

Director of Gallery Ark in Vadodara, Nupur Dalmia is harnessing her heritage as art patron and skills as a corporate leader to develop her city's image as a centre for the arts and culture. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/04/06/the-pandemic-saw-the-art-community-band-together-like-never-before-nupur-dalmia/

In the second part of her column One-Eyed Mama, Aekta Kapoor writes about learning to let go of those she loves the most, armed with faith and surrender. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/04/01/one-eyed-mama-grows-a-mighty-heart-as-her-chick-flies-the-coop/

Author Neema Shah on her debut novel 'Kololo Hill', a family drama set against an important episode in Ugandan history when Asians were ordered to leave the country within 90 days. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/03/29/the-biggest-challenge-is-doing-justice-to-personal-histories-that-are-within-living-memory-neema-shah/

Delhi's iconic parks and monuments are used in myriad ways by the city's residents and visitors today - from musical events to outdoor gyms to entertainment. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/03/25/delhis-historical-parks-and-public-life-today/

The first in Aekta Kapoor’s new column ‘One-Eyed Mama’ where she shares the everyday miracles she encountered while dealing with vision loss and an empty nest – both at the same time. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/03/22/one-eyed-mama-gets-her-covid-booster-vaccine-just-in-time/

An interview with Emmy Award-winning columnist, TED speaker and bestselling author Suleika Jaouad on life after cancer and writing stories of our shared humanity. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/03/19/suleika-jaouad-between-two-kingdoms/

Multilingual vocalist and composer Shilpa Ananth shares her journey as a musician and educator, and challenge of balancing her soul's calling with the demands of streaming platforms. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/03/14/epop-stars-shilpa-ananth/

This excerpt from the new book ‘Hope Behind Bars’ takes us into the personal spaces of women incarcerated in jails in India, cut off from basic human dignities and bereft of support from the outside world. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/03/10/hope-behind-bars-notes-from-indian-prisons/

Bengaluru writer Salini Vineeth shares how she let go of traditional Indian definitions of the 'ideal woman' to discover, and accept, her true self and happiness. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/03/07/salini-vineeth-letting-go-of-the-ideal-woman-in-pursuit-of-authenticity/

Educationist and entrepreneur Chitwan Mittal’s publishing house has set out to bring the wisdom of ancient South Asian saints closer to the hearts of consumer-age kids. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/03/06/chitwan-mittal-adidev-press/

Goa-based multidisciplinary artist Osheen Siva's Tamil heritage and Dalit identity show up in various ways in her bold, feminist-themed artwork. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/03/02/osheen-siva/

In the second of our series 'ePop Stars', we speak to young singer Kiara Chettri about viral fame and the confluence of social media and the music industry. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/02/26/epop-stars-kiara-chettri/

CaterpillHERs, an online career accelerator by Karachi-based Hira Saeed and Faiza Yousuf, aims to equip women entrepreneurs in Pakistan with internet skills and a powerful network. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/02/25/22106/