I still remember when I was just 11 years old and was having dinner with my family. I asked my mum about a popular stayfree advertisement I saw on the television . I still remember that incident becau...
As women, we have faced enough discrimination already. Be it in our own households by our parents, at the hands of our bosses or by the society at large. We have always been looked down upon as the we...
The debate of technology as a boon or a bane is eternal. While we may talk about it invading our privacy on social media but one certainly cannot deny the joy you get talking to your mum on Skype sitt...
It is true that one should not be judged by their physical appearances but at the same time what cannot be ignored are the health consequences which obese people have to face.Researchers have found ou...
You might have come across the trending Zika virus. Not just domestically, it has become a matter of global concern. Here is everything you need to know about this lethal virus, Zika that has been a ...
Meet Mary Ellen Matsui, Executive Director, ATMA.org. in an exclusive interview with Feministaa. Atma is a Mumbai based NGO which aims to provide relevant solutions to improvise on the quality of educ...
Media is the fourth pillar of democracy. It holds the power to mold opinions, disrobe scams and bring truth to light. But what happens when the same press becomes a game of numbers and TRPs? Ethics go...
There are a lot of ‘P’ words which lead to premature ventricular contractions in our heart, but one such word which almost gives me a mini heart attack is no other than our ‘Aunt Flo’.No, I’...
“You can only fight for your rights if you know what your rights are.”The Global Chief Executive of The World We Want and Sterling Media UK, Natasha Mudhar embodies the resolute belief and passion...
When a girl gradually transforms into a woman, she undergoes numerous changes. Started by Sinu Joseph, “Mythri Speaks”, is a registered trust which conducts awareness initiatives. Sinu works inten...
“In April 2017, Neeta read an article in the Guardian about a family in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They were asking the government for mercy killing for three of their children who had a disease called Musc...
In the words of James A Michener,” Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them.”India is home to some of the finest universities in the world, especially in the field of science a...
We all know the meaning of a red ribbon which stands for AIDS. But did you know that a pink ribbon is a symbol for breast cancer? In recent times, breast cancer has emerged out to be one of the most c...
The Jamia canteen run by a set of women is located next to the Zakir Hussain Library at the Jamia University’s main campus. Salma Ansari, the vice president and Hamid Ansari’s wife, inaugurated i...
Nruthya Madappa, the Managing Partner of Cowrks Foundry, talks about how Cowrks being an early stage accelerator invests in companies across urban-tech, enterprise tech and social enterprise. While do...
Medically speaking, breastfeeding your baby for six months and continuing for up to two years with complementary feeds, is an ideal situation. But how many of today’s mothers are able to abide by th...
Studies show that women have an anxiety level which is ten times more than that of men. Women have such a wide array of fears, that the opposite gender mostly can’t comprehend. From puberty to menop...
A Mexican Artist with flowers in her hair, mischief in her eyes and a bridging unibrow she adorned with pride, meet Frida Kahlo, the woman, the myth, the legend, whose life was as grand and vivid as h...
Banks are for people with money, not for people without. Microfinance refers to delivering essential financial services to those who are too poor to be served by the regular banks. India is the larges...
As the temperature drops, it is important that we keep on layering ourselves with gloves, scarves, sweaters and cozy innerwears. To fight this fang of penetrating coldness, blazers and blankets alone...
The weighing scale shrieked out loud, a whopping 105 kgs. It still didn’t bother me because I’d any day prefer a hot chocolate fudge with double scoop of vanilla and chocolate ice-cream , toppled...
The temple stairs seemed difficult to climb up in the windy afternoon, the sun was shining brightly into my eyes. But it was my routine to visit the Shiva temple once in a week, preferably on Mondays....
Avoiding junk food is not the only prerequisite to a healthy lifestyle. However, what we eat otherwise, which is Indian food, too has its own shortcomings. Every year, our new year resolution revolves...
“We take a lot of inspiration from the places we travel to, the people we meet and the beautiful textiles and colors and smells we run into.”When Mitali Sagar started the digital marketing platfor...
Have you ever wondered, what food does your vagina require to remain healthy ? After all, it’s an organ and you do need to keep it happy !!To overcome dryness, try nuts and dark leafy greens!Have yo...
Having a cup of green tea after having a five-course meal doesn’t mean you have burnt all the useless calories you just swallowed.Leaving alcohol for months and then participating in binge drinking ...
Over 400 + Leading Indian and Global Brands to meet 37,000 + Business Investors over two days.
October 15-16,2016 , Pragati Maidan , New Delhi
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According to Forbes, “A recent TIME Magazine article entitled “When Is ‘Awareness’ Awareness Month?”, contends, that, “Going pink has become more of a branding opportunity than a public se...
Becoming a mother is believed to be one of the most beautiful experiences that a woman has the chance to experience. During her pregnancy, everything is taken care of, right from the clothes she wears...
Former Miss World Diana Hayden recently gave birth to a baby girl using the egg freezing method. And the internet has been buzzing with the concept of Egg Freezing.What is this method? How does it wor...
“Creativity is nothing but playing with your intelligence.”
Contemporary mix media artist, Hiral Mehta is the Founder of the House of Hiral. With her art graciously displayed at the Raj Bhavan, K...
Audacious. Ferocious. And Indomitable.Madhi’s character from Saala Khadoos, that of a fisherwoman will enthrall you with its energy, bravery, valiant and gutty disposition. She is a born champion, a...
After an Sabarimala temple in Kerala’s Chief Prayar Gopalakrishnan recently said he would allow women to enter the shrine only after a machine was invented to detect if they were “pure” – mean...
The most significant moment possibly for any woman is when she becomes a mother. Holding and seeing a part of yourself in your arms gives you the utmost joy. Rightly said, It’s the greatest gift of ...
Pooja Misal is indeed a misal for many women who envision a change in the landscape of education sector in India. Feministaa got an opportunity to introduce you to her vision, challenges, inspiration ...
When you stare at your daily meal, one thing which you malice the most is Ghee, the clarified butter, which is found in huge portions of your daily meals, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. If it just ...
“For me, a lot of feminism is about being able to be ourselves.”Chairman and CEO of VU Televisions, Devita Saraf talks about being a leading woman entrepreneur in India while retaining the ‘femi...
PCOS, an acronym you must have come across at least once but never have you bothered to look up for what it stands for.Just as breast cancer, Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of those gripping disease...
The world is changing and people are becoming more broad-minded. You won’t be considered to be a scarlet woman, if you have an active sex life or if you like talking about sex . Neither would the ch...
While smoking being the most injurious habit one could get addicted to, it affects the health of a woman in a similar yet different way from that of a man.The number of female smokers are increasing b...
“I always wanted to open a restaurant which supports this lifestyle that I lead.”Founder and Owner of Candy & Green, Shraddha Bhansali talks about how her life is centered around vegetables and fr...
Hygiene has been of the most neglected issues in India specially for Women. From dealing with pregnancy to menstruation problems, women are more susceptible to health problems and disease . It becomes...
“Build something of your own, make it open, keep it completely real, online, free to use, let people come and talk about all their problems, get solutions.”Founder of Nabomita.com, Nabomita Mazumd...
We live in an era where the haste to succeed and surplus desire to out step one another is a new trend. It’s a plight for working women who have to juggle between work, children, family and society....
Usually where women are seen as major economic burdens, there was a major development towards recognising the identity of women in a family. The High Court has passed a judgment stating that a woman ...
At some point of time you must have been told by the dietician that you should have at least 8 cups of water every day. Water is one of the most important requirements for your body.But have you eve...
“I am in a space where I am basically combining a social need and turning it into a business.”Founder of “White Print” India’s first lifestyle magazine in Braille, Upasana Makati calls her d...
Well, indeed it is a hard-hitting question. In India, women can’t decide for their marriages, leave fertility. It is quite an abysmal condition and indeed horrifying.Control over one’s own body an...
The Indian Restaurant Congress is back in its 6th edition with new flavours.The “6th Indian Restaurant Congress”, themed ‘#DOTHENEW’ will highlight all related topics behind this wave. The con...
It is believed that 75% of pregnancies in India end in miscarriages. But most of them go unrecognised. At times, they take place so early that it seems like normal menstruation, though slightly delaye...
Talking about creating ‘wearable art’, Suhani Parekh, founder, Misho Designs, calls her passion for jewelry ‘accidental’. But once you’ve found your passion, the idea is to work really hard;...
Ten years ago, barely anyone used an IUD in United States. The device had an awful history and lingering reputation. These T-shaped devices are either made of copper or contain certain hormones; when ...
If yes, then you should visit your doctor as you might be suffering from thyroid, which is known to be the regulator of one’s mind and body. The hormones it produces tend to control all of your bod...
