Redefining Motherhood and Breaking Mental Health Taboos. After I gave birth to my elder daughter, I went through one of the toughest phases of my life. I struggled with mental health issues that no one had prepared me for. Nights were the hardest—I would cry silently, feeling happiness slip further away with each passing day. […]
I am a strong believer in women being women’s greatest ally. And after reading Lovina Shenoy’s story, my confidence in that notion has been boosted manyfold. Mumbai-born Lovina felt completely isolated when she had to move to London due to her husband’s work. Before that, they were in Dubai, where she felt at home thanks
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Her identity once excluded her—today, it shapes the work she leads across borders. When Dr Sonajharia Minz was just five years old, she heard she was not welcome in a school, not because she wasn’t smart, but because of who she was. That was the reality for Dr Minz, a tribal girl from Gumla, Jharkhand,
Where Boring Textbooks End, Her Science Stories Begin. A few months ago, I talked with my daughters about how our brain is not a trash can where anything can be thrown, and how consuming good, informative content is important.We need more creators who value clarity over clickbait and intent over impressions. In my quest, I
Dr. Cuterus: The Bold Voice Dismantling Stigmas Around Women’s Bodies Image courtesy Instagram A few weeks back, I was searching for influencers who are talking about taboos related to women’s anatomy and our health. In my quest, I found Dr. Tanaya Narendra on Instagram, better known as Dr Cuterus. Tanaya is a physician, embryologist, and
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We all have dreams and passions, but not everyone takes that extra step to turn them into action. Rashi Anand is one of those rare people who did — and ended up changing thousands of lives. Today, Rashi is the founder of Lakshyam, an NGO that has touched over one million lives across India. From helping
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More Than a Businesswoman—A Believer in Kindness, Equity, and Change Dr. Malini Saba was born into a modest immigrant family and raised by parents who believed in hard work, discipline, and compassion. They didn’t have much, but they gave her values that shaped her life. They taught her resilience in the face of struggle and
The Period Warrior Who Turned Taboo into an Interesting Conversation. When my daughter asked me about menstruation and pads, I was at a loss for words. How do you explain periods to an eight-year-old? Her exact question was,“Mama, what is that you are hiding and carrying to the toilet?” I said it was a pad.But
They Said a Woman Couldn’t Drive a Cab—So She Changed the Rules of the Road You know that moment when life throws you a curveball, and you swing back harder instead of ducking? That’s Selvi Gawda’s story in a nutshell. Now, picture in your mind Bengaluru, India—a city buzzing with techies, traffic, and tradition. Now
Featured by Work Well Womaniya | Celebrating Women Who Make the World Better While growing up, we used to see storks here and there in Assam. But those sightings became rare over time, until a woman whose compassion, courage, and community spirit have not only put her on TIME’s Women of the Year 2025 list,
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