I met Narayani Sahu in Feb 2018. She was part of 100 Ujjwala customers from various parts of India who were invited by the President of India to share their experience of switching to a cleaner cooking fuel- LPG from biomass-based fuels. She stood in the majestic Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan and said, … Continue reading Ujjwala – How a simple initiative is empowering women by Nidhi Prabha Tiwari
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Adopt The Feminine; A Glimpse Into The Challenges Of My Life
The journey of a woman isn't easy. In fact, be it any field, gender discrimination is rampant. It is heartening then to see such stories of victory and success like the one of Swati Pandey. Her story, in her own words, has to be the most inspiring thing we read today. My journey from a … Continue reading Adopt The Feminine; A Glimpse Into The Challenges Of My Life
Chatting Up with Ananya Paul
Who is Ananya Paul Dodmani? While I juggle multiple roles, I've never introspected about who I am probably because I've found pieces of myself in each tribal person I meet every day. But if you were to ask me for my professional identity, I am a tribal right activist and a Sustainable Menstrual Warrior. A … Continue reading Chatting Up with Ananya Paul
Decoding The Bias Against Women Authors
Time and again, we have been witness to the bias against female authors, especially when writing anything other than the romance reads expected from them. This bias is evident not only in media coverage but also in readers' choices. Most readers, when asked about how many women authors have they read, are left fumbling for … Continue reading Decoding The Bias Against Women Authors
A Chat with Sapna Talreja
IWI's endeavour to feature inspiring change-makers is an attempt to showcase women who have taken charge of their lives and turned it around to pursue something that is dear to them. One such incredible story is of Sapna Talreja who embarked on an ambitious project to make health and fitness a priority for herself and … Continue reading A Chat with Sapna Talreja