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The new book 'The Inheritance of Words: Writings from Arunachal Pradesh' brings together diverse writings of women from this northeastern Indian state. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/02/book-review-the-interitance-of-words-writings-from-arunachal-pradesh/

The National Council of Women Leaders has released a series of recommendations for India’s government on tackling gender-based violence targeting Dalit women and girls. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/01/indian-government-has-failed-to-protect-dalit-women-from-caste-based-sexual-violence-says-ncwl/

Sudha Bhuchar’s illustrious career in the theatre and arts began in the late 1970s, when as a college student studying maths and sociology she got drawn to a South Asian cultural entertainment group Tara Arts. Besides theatre, she acted in numerous memorable roles in soap operas such as  EastEnders  in the 1980s. She later set up Tamasha Theatre Company along with director Kristine Landon-Smith in...

Natasha Scripture’s intriguing memoir 'Man Fast' takes us through her romantic trysts and spiritual quest as she travels the globe for work and self-discovery. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/30/a-dating-detox-and-a-womans-quest-to-awaken-the-divine-feminine-energy-within-her/

Author-entrepreneur Varsha Adusumilli has tied up with eminent personalities from India’s corporate and creative sectors for the Wonder Girls Student Leaders Fellowship. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/27/wonder-girls-student-leaders-fellowship-varsha-adusumilli/

On a mission to empower Indian women in the Himalayas with work and job opportunities, Giri Foundation announced the launch of its India chapter this week. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/26/giri-foundation-launch-event/

'Big Mistake', a new anthology of essays by writers, influencers and pathbreakers, reminds us of all those difficult journeys we navigate at some point while growing up. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/25/book-review-big-mistake-an-anthology-on-growing-up-and-other-tough-stuff/

Actor and playwright Sudha Bhuchar talks to eShe TV about her new film ‘Into Dust’ and her why the cause of India-Pakistan peace is a personal one for her. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/24/eshe-tv-actor-sudha-bhuchar-into-dust/

Book reviewer Neha Kirpal lists the top 22 latest books her bibliophile daughter (age four) and nephews (age seven and 10) can't stop re-reading. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/22/22-top-new-books-for-indian-kids-and-tweens/

Author and life coach Mala Mansukhani shares how expressing herself clearly and openly with her loved ones helped her deal with trauma, shame and social ostracism. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/21/mala-mansukhani-speak-up/

Bird steward Karen Mason on why she wants to save the birds on Florida’s coasts and her viral photo of a bird feeding her chick a cigarette stub. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/20/karen-mason-viral-photo-of-a-bird-feeding-a-cigarette-stub-to-her-chick/

Author Pushpa Kurup on the most intriguing women from Indian mythology and the lesser-known stories of love and betrayal from the epics. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/19/author-interview-pushpa-kurup/

Michigan-based artist and entrepreneur Svitlana Martynjuk is determined to facilitate fair representation of women in the global art scene. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/18/art-entrepreneur-svitlana-martynjuk-all-she-makes/

eShe's founder Aekta Kapoor talks to peacebuilder Dr Scilla Elworthy and coaches Nienke van Bezooijen and Kawtar El Alaoui about self-transformation, inner work and effortless action. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/17/eshe-tv-mighty-heart/ and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AMdzVQ3Xg7w

Reviews of 'The Bombay Prince' by Sujata Massey set in pre-Independence India, and 'Small Pleasures' by Clare Chambers set in the suburbs of 1950s London. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/15/a-mystery-in-history-the-bombay-prince-and-small-pleasures/

Writer-director Nidhie Sharma's memoir 'Invictus' recounts an episode from her teens when she, along with five other kids, got lost in a jungle in Arunachal Pradesh. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/13/nidhie-sharma-memoir-invictus/

Management consultant Seema Rekha on why employee mental health is vital for company growth and why women are natural leaders. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/12/management-consultant-seema-rekha-women-leadership-employee-wellbeing/

Photographer Debalina Bhatta’s photo feature following her mother’s daily routine is an homage to mothers everywhere. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/10/debalina-bhatta-photo-feature/

Two young Indian painters Aditi Purwar and Shivangi Kalra take us through the ups and downs of their artistic journeys through the pandemic. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/06/artists-aditi-purwar-shivangi-kalra-pandemic-art/

High-schooler Lakshyaa Arya recounts her mental and emotional trauma during India’s second Covid wave and the lessons she learnt. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/05/ive-forgotten-what-school-feels-like-but-i-value-my-friendships-more-than-ever/

Leadership coach Nirupama Subramanian is using Indian archetypes that were used to suppress women as a source of energy to empower them instead. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/04/nirupama-subramanian-powerful/

Rijula Das's new novel brings up many facets of Kolkata's red-light district, from corruption and gender violence to the effect of demonetisation on the flesh trade. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/03/truths-pushed-through-the-sieve-of-fiction-rijula-das-on-her-debut-novel-set-in-shonagachhi/

Victories at the Tokyo Olympics by Indian sportswomen mask the fact that the obstacles South Asian women athletes face are far greater than their male counterparts. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/02/winning-despite-the-odds-south-asian-women-athletes-show-the-way/

Mahesvari Autar’s events platform DesiYUP showcases live performances of Indian classical ragas and mantra music to audiences in Holland. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/07/31/mahesvari-autar-desiyup-indian-classical-music-in-holland/

Religious references are making their way into everyday conversations, and spiritual discourse has become commonplace in the pandemic, says Aekta Kapoor. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/07/30/how-the-pandemic-normalised-spiritual-discourse/