Amrita Sher-Gil was an eminent Indian painter. She has been called "one of the greatest avant-garde women artists of the early 20th century" and a "pioneer" in modern Indian art.Drawn to painting at a young age, Sher-Gil started getting formal lessons in the art, at the age of eight. Sher-Gil first gained recognition at the … Continue reading Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
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The Essence of a Woman
I have always believed that there is nothing more beautiful than a woman who takes pride and dignity in who she is. As I think of the most special species on earth - women, many thoughts rush my head. There's a sense of love and pride that I feel because I am a woman. I … Continue reading The Essence of a Woman
Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Sania Mirza (pronounced [saːˈnɪaː mɪrzaː]; born 15 November 1986) is an Indian professional tennis player who was formerly ranked No. 1 in the women's doubles rankings. From 2003 until her retirement from singles in 2013, she was ranked by the Women's Tennis Association as India's No. 1 player, both in singles and doubles. Throughout her … Continue reading Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
A Chat with Tanushree Singh
Who is Tanu Shree Singh? I am yet to discover who I Am. A mother. A woman. A story teller. A writer. The number of roles I play keep increasing with each passing year. But to pin point a single thing is impossible. I am many things, like all of us out there. But there has always been a single … Continue reading A Chat with Tanushree Singh
Women Trailblazers
Journey of a thousand miles starts with one small step; as did the journeys of these inspiring women we bring to you today. Nina Lekhi began her journey armed with only a burning desire to succeed despite all odds. Launched in 1990, her venture Baggit has now become one of the most popular women handbag … Continue reading Women Trailblazers