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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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
7 Things You Always Wanted To Ask An Indian Woman Settled Abroad
Settling abroad has always been a long-standing dream for millions across the globe. But is life in the developed countries any different? Living away from home in an alien country has its own set of challenges. While one may contemplate moving to another country, and even dream of it, it isn't always feasible. It often … Continue reading 7 Things You Always Wanted To Ask An Indian Woman Settled Abroad
Literary Conversations with A Doctor: Tripti Sharan
Who is Tripti? I am a doctor, a gynaecologist by profession and work as a senior consultant in BLK super speciality hospital, New Delhi. At other times I am a reader, writer, thinker and dreamer. My dual role of a doctor-author is something which I value a lot and is very close to my heart. … Continue reading Literary Conversations with A Doctor: Tripti Sharan