Sowmya Mani

Heart disease manifests differently in women and is an oft ignored subject. We spoke to doctors who explained the different symptoms women experience and the warning signs that must not be ignored.

Once a teacher, Sudha started experimenting with different podis and masalas to make her daughter's food tastier.

Aprajita Bansal runs Phal Phool, a startup that sells apples and other products grown on her family orchard in Banon, Himachal Pradesh.

Amidst viral conversations about toxic workplaces and their impact on employee well-being we highlight workplaces creating healthier environments. By integrating kindness into communication, offering flexible policies, and encouraging open dialogue, some organisations prioritise empathy and wellness, demonstrating how to build thriving workplaces where employees feel valued and supported.

Shell India’s ‘Changemakers of Tomorrow’ 2024 highlighted youth-driven innovations designed to propel India towards a low-carbon future. The event featured the top 10 groundbreaking solutions tackling challenges in food, energy, and water.

'Laapataa Ladies', India’s entry for the 2025 Oscars in the Foreign Film category, is a story about two brides swapped during a train journey. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film delves into themes of financial independence, women’s aspirations, and self-discovery, offering a refreshing take on feminism and patriarchy.

Romeeta Bundela from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, became the first Indian female Electro Technical Officer (ETO) on a Maersk ship, overcoming significant challenges and gender biases.

When IOC officer Manjunath Shanmugam was murdered for exposing petrol adulteration, his IIM alumni, Anjali and Jaishankar, refused to stay silent. Taking action into their own hands, they fought a relentless legal battle, ensuring all the accused were convicted and justice was served.

Smarika Chandrakar quit a corporate career to become a full-time farmer in Chhattisgarh. With 125 people employed in her fields, she hopes to introduce advanced technology to improve productivity.

Sisters Shobhita and Shashwata Narain founded Veera Health, a digital platform providing holistic, evidence-based solutions for women suffering from PCOS.