At 61, after working in a male-dominated field of law for over 30 years, Zia Mody, founder and managing partner, AZB and Partners, has slowly risen up the ladder to become one of India’s leading corporate legal eagles. But her journey has not been easy — in fact, it has been fraught with setbacks that she has persevered… Continue reading 5 ways to be a successful female entrepreneur, according to Zia Mody
No matter how high you climb, the challenges don’t end. It’s about constantly proving yourself in this fast-paced world. 6 powerful women in finance to watch out for: [Gallery id=”1187″] Photographs: Trupal Pandya; Sittings Editor: Rahul VijayHair and Make-up: Jean-Claude Biguine; Assisted by: Divya Gursahani
In October 2017, a little after The New York Times exposition of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein exploded across the Internet and set in motion a worldwide outpouring of women (and men) detailing their experiences of sexual harassment, I was at the centre of a smaller, but no less damning revolution in this part of the… Continue reading What is it like to be sexually harassed by your own boss and mentor? This writer shares her brave story
Recent studies have concluded that men in the workplace dominate 75 percent of the conversation during conference meetings. You may also know that there are studies which conclude female contributions are more likely to be overestimated in dialogues than men, i.e. we often think women are speaking more than they are. You also may have… Continue reading Twitter loves this list of statements that women should say more often
In one of the most ambitious debuts of the year, Preti Taneja, 40, ships the madness of Shakespeare’s tragedy King Lear to modern-day India. We That Are Young (Penguin Random House; on stands now) is set against the 2011 anti-corruption protests in the country, and absorbs its present complications of power and patriarchy. The Warwick… Continue reading Preti Taneja’s new book is a modern take on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy King Lear
Miss Peru contestants have used the competition to highlight the plight of women and girls in their country, where gender-based violence goes largely unpunished. And on Sunday, during the beauty event, they staged an awesome protest. Las participantes de Miss Perú hicieron algo inesperado cuando les preguntaron sus medidas. pic.twitter.com/XrV8DXM22l — AJ+ Español (@ajplusespanol) October 31,… Continue reading Miss Peru contestants announced violence against women stats instead of their bra size
Before the age of 26, I was a little vixen. You know what my line was? ‘I’m filthy, but I’m faithful’. I had never had a bad sexual experience. I was a musician, hanging around Camden with various bands and having a seriously great time. I always used protection, always had fun and walked away… Continue reading How to enjoy sex after you’ve had an abusive boyfriend
Cate Blanchett is a red carpet pro, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t experienced being judged by her outfit choices, whether by an internet troll leaving harsh comments or a man assuming a revealing look is an invitation for sexual advances. Recently, the Oscar-winning actress encouraged women to express themselves through fashion while accepting the… Continue reading Cate Blanchett: Looking sexy doesn’t mean we want to f*ck you
Over the last few weeks, the #MeToo hashtag has stormed the internet to such an extent it became unavoidable. Actress Alyssa Milano ignited the viral movement by suggesting that women should comment ‘Me Too’ to exhibit how pervasive sexual assault is. After the high-profile allegations about Hollywood big-shot Harvey Weinstein, people, and women in particular,… Continue reading We spoke to Tarana Burke, the woman who started the ‘me too’ movement
In the wake of the allegations against Harvey Weinstein that the New York Times and the New Yorker reported, Priyanka Chopra told a crowd at the Power Trip 2017 that Weinstein is only the beginning, not the end, of men abusing their power in the movie industry and beyond. “I don’t think there is ‘a’ [Harvey… Continue reading Priyanka Chopra: This world isn’t going to stand for abuse of women anymore
Believe it or not, up until 2016, a real life sanitary pad had never been seen in an advert before. This is despite the fact they’re a product some women use every single month. SHIELD YOUR EYES, LADIES. DON’T STARE AT IT DIRECTLY. Of course, Bodyform changed all that with a revolutionary advert — and… Continue reading The first ever ad showing realistic period blood is here
A few months ago, ELLE India began the hashtag #MyFirstTime. We wanted to make the point that for most women, their first sexual experience isn’t consensual. In fact, for far too many, their first sexual experience occurs when they don’t even know what sex means. Powerful voices from TV journalist Shaili Chopra to writer Rosalyn… Continue reading #MeToo is the battle cry the world cannot ignore
It’s the reason why you don’t yell out that answer in the boardroom when you know you’ve got it correct. It’s why you humbly downplay your achievements, attributing them to “pure luck” or a “team effort”. And it’s possibly the reason why you were excluded from that all-important client meeting; you’re renowned for attributing the… Continue reading Why are women so afraid of the word ‘ambition’?
For Mother’s Day I asked for one thing: a house cleaning service. Bathrooms and floors specifically, windows if the extra expense was reasonable. The gift, for me, was not so much in the cleaning itself but the fact that for once I would not be in charge of the household office work. I would not… Continue reading Women aren’t nags—we’re just fed up
I was 11-years-old when a man came into my room and sexually assaulted me. It was the night before my Latin exam, I really remember that. He held me down, and touched and kissed me. I woke up, and he ran out. As it turned out, he lived only a few doors down from me. I… Continue reading The impact of trauma on your sex life: sexual assault
