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
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Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Rani Lakshmi Bai was one of the leading warriors of the India's first struggle for independence. A symbol of bravery, patriotism and honour, Rani Lakshmi Bai was born on 19 November 1828 at Poona. Her actual name was Manikarnika. Her father Moropant Tabme was a court advisor, and mother Bhagirathi was a scholarly … Continue reading Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
A Tete-a-Tete With Kavita Singh
In the first of our 'Incredible Women' series, we bring to you Kavita Singh, an entrepreneur and bibliophile from Indore. Founder of Kaffeinated Konversations, she also curates books and creates events for people to connect at different wavelengths. She is also leading eChai Ventures (an ecosystem for entrepreneurs and start-ups) in Indore. Kavita Singh is poetry in … Continue reading A Tete-a-Tete With Kavita Singh
An Indian Woman’s Soliloquy
It is 2017. But have the societal narratives changed at all? Do I still need you, for me to be a trailblazer? Your largesse of letting me be; or your begrudging acceptance of my capabilities, carefully dressed up as inclusion are proof enough that I rankle you. I am a woman, just one in a … Continue reading An Indian Woman’s Soliloquy
Walking Tall
On the third day of the Hyderabad Literary Festival held earlier this year, as I walked in to the Authors’ Lounge for my daily chit-chat with fellow delegates, I met three remarkable women whom I will never forget. These were three of the members of India’s first transgender band – The 6 Pack Band. Ravina, Asha … Continue reading Walking Tall
INCREDIBLE WOMEN OF INDIA 