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
The Dilemma of Choice in Feminism Today
Recently, while talking on women's equality and what it entailed, I was questioned by an audience member that how could I talk about equality while wearing the mangalsutra. The belligerent lady didn’t stop there but went on to ask what symbol my husband wore to show that he was a married man. First, it was … Continue reading The Dilemma of Choice in Feminism Today
All for One (Billion Rising) Cause
This past Sunday was a hub of activity at the Central Park of Delhi’s all-time favourite open-air shopping haunt—Connaught Place. By the end of the day, One Billing Rising, a global campaign to raise a voice to oppose violence against women successfully spread its message of ‘freedom, equality, and dignity for all’. The mammoth event, … Continue reading All for One (Billion Rising) Cause