In his model of ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ Abraham Maslow states that human motivation moves through stages. You need to satisfy one stage before can you move on to the next. You would feed or shelter yourself before worrying about love or acceptance or self-actualization. The concept of this pyramid came to my mind, when, on … Continue reading On Worship and Violence
Author: Incredible Women of India
Fairy Lemon Cupcakes
No matter where you are in the world, one season that can lift your spirits is Summer! Despite the sweltering heat, the vacation mood, contagious little virus that it is, keeps everyone smiling cheerfully. This is a season for quick bites that minimizes your time in the kitchen so that you can make the best … Continue reading Fairy Lemon Cupcakes
Book Review: Purple Hibiscus
Purple Hibiscus is a coming of age story about 15-year-old Nigerian girl Kambili. She both hero worships her father Eugene and fears his wrath. Eugene is a dichotomy of sorts – he stands for the things we all cheer for – such as freedom of the press and aid to those less fortunate than him … Continue reading Book Review: Purple Hibiscus
Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Kiran Bedi (born 9 June 1949) is a retired Indian Police Service officer, social activist, former tennis player and politician who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. She is the first woman to join the Indian Police Service (IPS) . She remained in service for 35 years before taking voluntary retirement in 2007 as … Continue reading Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Many miles to go… A message from IWI Editorial Team
A month ago when IWI was launched in its new avatar, we had received an overwhelming support from you. Messages congratulating us and wishing us the best poured in from all directions and channels, reminding us yet again of the huge responsibility we were taking. As we beamed at every congratulatory message and promptly expressed … Continue reading Many miles to go… A message from IWI Editorial Team