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Age-old Formula
Many ageing Bollywood actors get to play romantic leads and action heroes, but actresses still grapple with ageism and gender bias
An Experience to Cherish
Growing older gives you perspective and hindsight. You have a long trajectory to look back on and learn life lessons
"Beauty is a Social Construct"
WHITE being considered the ideal of beauty for women, especially in India, is part of a cruel dynamic. White is not a skin colour, whiteness is a social construct. Ancient Greek statues are often assumed to represent idealised white, 'natural' beauty. This is a projection of modern biases. Scientific advances reveal its original appearance: a woman with an olive or light brown complexion and heavily made-up, her hair, possibly Afro-textured.
Unbeautiful
THE ingrained order of my adolescent years lay in religiously cropped short hair and ridiculously tailored dresses copied from fashion magazines.
Difficult Women
\"The beauty myth is always actually prescribing behaviour and not appearance.\" -Naomi Wolf, The Beauty Myth
Happy To Acquiesce?
Nehru's approach to China was based on his concept of Asian solidarity for which he sacrificed India’s core interests
Languages of a Lesser God?
Writing and publishing in Indian languages are terribly devalued today
Emerging as a transformative force
From understanding intricate financial nuances to reshaping the dynamics of property choices, women are rewriting the narrative in real estate
Demolition Row
The bulldozer has become a weapon for political hegemony in many states
Steering Empowerment and Inclusive Progress
In celebration of Women's Day, we sit down with Ishiqa Multani, President of Sagar Group of Hospitals, for an insightful interview on her journey as a female leader in the healthcare industry. From overcoming challenges to fostering diversity and empowerment, Ishiqa shares her experiences and offers valuable advice to aspiring professionals. Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of resilience, determination, and leadership
Voices from the Ground
A grieving family, the missing women, the aftermath of clashes and the ongoing protests stories from Shambhu and Khanauri borders
WOMEN ARCHITECTS OF NEW INDIA, Inspire Inclusion let's forge a more inclusive world for Women
The women architects of New India continue to prove their mettle by defying societal norms, shattering glass ceilings, inspiring generations, and shaping the history of our country
A Visionary Leader Inspiring The Modern Generation
In recognition of her services in the field of education, Dr Johnson was selected as one among the Top 12 Women Transforming India in 2016 by NITI Aayog and the UN. She was also honoured by former President of India Pranab Mukherjee as one among the 100 impactful women of India for her consistent efforts to provide world-class education to all
Innovation Growth Empowerment
A winner with sharp strategic insight and great team management, fosters innovation, sustainability, and community involvement
Riding the Wave
A combat veteran, who knows the cost of war and the value of human life
Dr Chandni Kapadia Exemplifying strong women leaders
Chandni Kapadia, Executive Director, GLS University, is a multi-skilled entrepreneur who has made a mark in all the fields she has ventured. Her professional journey from being a fashion professional to heading a leading university is an inspiration for all
Economic Modernist to Populist Personalism
The base for newly independent India’s development was set in the 1950s during a crisis period in the world
Theatre of the ABSURD
From his linens sent to Paris for cleaning to his affairs, the public discourse on Nehru has become personal
The Man & His Legacy
THE Preamble of our Constitution constantly reminds us that We, the people of India, gave unto ourselves a beautiful ecumenical Constitution, and ushered in a sort of a social revolution, a national renaissance.
Women Break Through the Khaki Glass Ceiling In Bihar
The Nitish Kumar government has taken pioneering initiatives to increase women's participation in the police force, empower women and enable sensitive policing.
Policy Booster for Industrial Development of Bihar
With its investor-friendly policies, the Nitish Kumar government has underlined Bihar's new identity as the Land of Industry’, which is widely known for its industrious people and hardworking labour force.
Anchored in Cosmopolitanism
Nehru’s Non-Aligned Movement was about freedom of choices
A Flawed Leader
The BJP blames Nehru for the many ills the country had to face
Naysayers and Nehru
Many ruling party politicians misquote him or fabricate his quotes. Social media platforms serve as battlegrounds for spreading conspiracy theories about him
Nehru: The Quintessential Democrat
Meticulous about attending Parliament and listening silently to attacks on him, Nehru was a model of parliamentary decorum
A Young Nation's Selfhood
Nehru understood that the newly independent nation was the contradictory whole of many contradicting selves
BANQUO'S GHOST
This phantom is on the ruling dispensation’s mind. Those who claim to care little for him dissect his loves and hates, day in, day out
Of Romance And Revolution
Socialists and communists initially created hopes of revolutionising romantic relations, but ended up controlling them
Who Is Ram Vs Whose Ram?
Will the quotidian Ram in our mind and body be replaced by the victorious powerful Ram outside in an inert stone house?
Resistance Redux
Farmers' demand for MSP for all crops, among other assurances, remain unfulfilled