VAGINA. It’s not a bad word; it’s just a word. Let’s get comfortable with the word first because we sure as hell need to get comfortable talking about it. “The sexual wellness category is super skewed towards men, ignoring the female perspective in terms of products, conversations and culture,” agrees Sachee Malhotra, founder of That… Continue reading Meet Sachee Malhotra, The Entrepreneur Who Aims To Normalise Talking About Women’s Bodies & Their Sexual Wellbeing
Contrary to popular belief, fashion and thoughtfulness go hand in hand. If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that making conscious and thoughtful decisions is important – and the same rule extends onto our fashion choices as well. And as you gear up to celebrate International Women’s Day donning our finest outfits for… Continue reading 6 Powerful Women On What Being Thoughtfully Fashionable Means To Them
Last year, Kareena Kapoor Khan announced her second pregnancy and the internet went into a frenzy. Soon after, pictures of her dressed-up bump started doing the rounds and the actor continued to make a style statement, by actually trying to not make one. If you’ve traced Kareena’s fashion history over the years, you know she… Continue reading Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Maternity Style Is A MasterClass On Keeping It Comfortable-Chic
For motorcycle rider and techie, Piya Bahadur, 17,000 kilometres, and fifty-six days on the road have conjured up enough patronuses for dull days. In an account of her travels titled, Road to Mekong (published by Pan Macmillan India, 2020), the rider traces her journey through Southeast Asia on a 400cc Bajaj Dominar motorcycle. Route map… Continue reading Meet the biker women who smashed stereotypes for a life-changing adventure
Last month, Netflix launched its first original series in Africa; called Queen Sono, it’s the story of a spy who finds herself in a perverse web of business and politics as she hunts for the truth behind her mother’s death. Netflix India has seen its share of women-led stories—from the gut-wrenching tell-all Delhi Crime (2019)—the… Continue reading Meet Netflix’s Bela Bajaria, the woman who decides what we binge-watch
Delhi-based art curator Teesta Bhandare has always been troubled by the under-representation of women in the world of art. And now, with more women taking to the streets to voice their opinions across the globe, Bhandare is hoping to spark her own revolution through an exhibition titled, ‘Voices of Women’ showcasing the works of 12… Continue reading This weekend, check out an art exhibition by women, for women
When Richa Singh walks into the room, she is as radiant as the diamonds she deals with. There are no airs about her; she’s direct, articulate and affable. With a career that spans over 19 years, she’s garnered extensive experience in consumer and business marketing, but at heart she’s still an entrepreneur who never wants… Continue reading Richa Singh, MD of Diamond Producers Association, on the hurdles she faced while rising up the ranks
On a chilly winter evening, conversations and hopes for the New Year were shared between women leaders from across industries as part of Ladies Who Lead’s Wine and Wishes dinner on Dec 12. The networking dinner brought together like-minded trailblazers such as Gabriella Demetriades, Masoom Minawala, Ami Patel, Avanne Dubash, Jaishree Sharad, Shunali Shroff and… Continue reading A dinner organised by Ladies Who Lead brought like-minded trailblazers together
I had postpartum haemorrhage when my daughter, Meera, was born in 2016. I still remember the day like it was yesterday. I was wheeled into the recovery room after the delivery. At that point, my head was preoccupied with names—we didn’t know what to name her. An old nurse, whom I knew from my son’s… Continue reading Our Editor-in-Chief on why our December cover star Christy Turlington Burns counts
Dior has a well-known history of creating a meaningful conversation around femininity and constantly reminding us of the power of the modern-day woman. Be it the T-shirts emblazoned with ‘We Should All Be Femnists’ or displaying sisterhood in its runway shows, the brand never ceases to empower women worldwide. Similarly, Lady Dior, the iconic emblem… Continue reading Dior and Ruth Bell redefine what it means to be ladylike
Boobs, bosoms, bazookas – there are countless names for breasts, and countless breasts to match, yet very few are included in our cultural conversations. We talk to four women about their wildly different relationships with their chests Dr Devayani Barve-Venkat calls for action “Benign breast surgery is often wrongly judged to be an optional and… Continue reading There is no such thing as perfect breasts and here’s why
Winter bouquet: Did you see this one coming? Probably, yes. The floral trend is here to stay. But this season we saw dark and moody splashes of petals, clusters of flower motifs or painting like prints on the runways. Art fantasy: Bright crystal stones and geometric-shaped jewellery are a perfect way to glam up your… Continue reading Glide through the season with our edit of the coolest must-haves
Romance the waves: Unapologetically glamorous, voluminous, and super glossy, this season hair is all about movie-star worthy waves. At Zimmermann, Halpern and Kate Spade, stylists picked a deep side parting to complement the feminine, femme fatale waves. If you’re feeling brave, go the Ryan Lo route and work some gel into your hair for a… Continue reading Your guide to ace fall beauty trends
Reinforcing the brand’s commitment to support the empowerment of women all over the world, Swarovski is proud to unveil its bold new Swarovski Power Collection campaign. The Swarovski Power Collection of dazzling bracelets takes the stacked bracelet trend to the next level by positioning itself as the must-have empowerment accessory for every modern woman’s wardrobe.… Continue reading Introducing the new Swarovski Power collection, empowering women to be brilliant
Insight and foresight, undaunted vision and unrelenting hard work have rocketed these women to great heights in the tech industry. Payal Kadakia: Founder, ClassPass Way back in 2013, the frustrating search for a ballet class close to her work in New York City got Payal Kadakia, 36, thinking that there had to be a better… Continue reading Meet the Indian women taking the tech industry by storm
Incredible things happen when women support women. Communities rise, glass ceilings are broken, safe spaces are created, and there’s an equitable shift in power dynamics. We spoke to four women who are dismantling the patriarchy and fighting misogyny by bringing people together. Malini Agarwal, Gurmehar Kaur, Sonal Giani and Sandhya Menon are part of Levi’s… Continue reading Four women from different walks of life on the power of female solidarity
1) Being perplexed by an onslaught of feels, only to realise you’re days away from your period. [ResponsiveGiphyIframe Link=”JbK3qmxDUwDLy” AspectRatio=”embed-responsive-16by9″] 2) Not finding the right bra to go with the right dress, especially on date night. 3) Knowing you’re about to get some fresh goss when your BFF sends a text saying ‘GUESS WHAT?!’ (yes,… Continue reading 10 hilarious things only women can relate to
In 2014, Delhi girl Ria Sharma was studying fashion design at the Leeds College of Arts, England. For her final year project, she turned her focus on the pressing issue of violence against women in India—a decision that became a turning point in her life. “I happened to stumble across a picture of an acid… Continue reading Meet the 26-year-old helping acid attack survivors rebuild their lives
In a progressive move, the Maharashtra government has announced that forcing women to undergo virginity tests will soon be made illegal and considered a form of sexual assault. The discriminatory and sexist custom is still followed by certain communities in the state. Young members of the Kanjarbhat community have been highlighting the issue via a… Continue reading Maharashtra govt. declares virginity tests a form of sexual assault
Update: At the time of publishing this article, only two women had entered the temple. On January 3, a Sri Lankan woman, Sasikala (46), also entered the shrine and offered prayers. More than a 1,000 people have been arrested in Kerala even as the state remains on edge. A new year heralds new beginnings and… Continue reading A complete timeline of the Sabarimala verdict
Financial independence is one of the most important ways a woman can be empowered. Yet, all too often, we see fathers and spouses being the only source of money management tips – because even the most educated and successful women don’t take control of their own earnings. Concepts like stock market, equity, and mutual funds can… Continue reading Five female entrepreneurs reveal their money management tips
