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Jayali Wavhal -March 31, 2022

Does wearing Sleeveless make you shameless?

Does wearing Sleeveless make you shameless?

Even today, in a city like Delhi, women find it hard to freely practice their daily fashion choices for fear of judgemental comments and harassment. Unlike in Mumbai, you won’t find leotards being worn out on the street 

Judith Mariya Antony -March 31, 2022

Many colours in the spectrum: International Autism Day

Many colours in the spectrum: International Autism Day

Awareness among society and acceptance by parents are two factors which make the life of children with autism easier 

Dr Reshma Khattar Bhagat -March 16, 2022

‘Ek Dost Heals thy Heart’: celebrating Indian women

‘Ek Dost Heals thy Heart’: celebrating Indian women

On 8 March, Ek Dost Heals thy Heart, along with WWW (Women Who Win) founded by Ms Simmi Bhasin, organised a special event for Women’s day.   Women entrepreneurs from different fields participated in this event. Guest of Honor Padma Bhushan Dr Neelam Kler, who is also the Chairperson of Neonatology at Sir Ganga Ram hospital, […]

Asiya Zaidi and Nawaz Ahmed -March 11, 2022

Safe and sound? Not yet!

Safe and sound? Not yet!

Introduction of the commissionerate system in Noida and Greater Noida has improved relations between the public and the police but commuting in overcrowded transport is a major pain point for women who live in the area. 

Jayali Wavhal -March 7, 2022

‘Transition was a matter of life and death’: Dr Aqsa Sheikh

‘Transition was a matter of life and death’: Dr Aqsa Sheikh

In this candid conversation with Jayali Wavhal, Dr Aqsa, who is also the first trans woman to head a Covid vaccination centre in India, talks about how life has been different since she transitioned.

Sashikala VP -October 28, 2020

Perils of pedalling solo

Perils of pedalling solo

With the increasing popularity of cycling in the National Capital, the challenge of ensuring the safety of cyclists, especially women cyclists, is a major challenge  On 26 October, a 35-year-old Delhi Police sub-inspector was arrested for sexually harassing and stalking three women and a minor girl in Delhi’s Dwarka between 17 and 20 October. One […]