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Jesmina Zeliang: ‘My mission is to empower women financially’Subscriber Only
Jesmina Zeliang, founder of Heirloom Naga, talks about her entrepreneurial journey, challenges and how she empowered the artisans in Nagaland.
Women were always speaking, there was no one listening: Smriti IraniSubscriber Only
Union Minister for Women & Child Development Smriti Irani on why it is important to carefully use words on social media, the success story of campaigns like #NariSeKharidari when she was Union Minister, Textiles, the impact of technology in empowering women and on maintaining privacy in the online world. The session was moderated by Celebrity Chef Suvir Saran for HER Stories of Strength by The Indian Express and Meta.
How this health programme is helping end intergenerational malnutrition in BharuchSubscriber Only
Gujarat has a high burden of malnutrition, which necessitates swift action to prevent millions of children and adolescents from suffering the consequences of poor diets.
‘Vaccine didi’: How a trans woman fought fear, rumors to ensure her community got Covid-19 shotsSubscriber Only
There was a high rate of vaccine hesitancy in the community, over fears of the vaccine reacting badly with sex change hormones, and of humiliation at the vaccination centres.
In post-pandemic world, homegrown saree brands weave stories on social mediaSubscriber Only
With Reels, live streams and 1-minute videos, entrepreneurs increase social media visibility, see revenues go up
In this Gujarat district, ‘smart’ anganwadis are boosting child healthcare post CovidSubscriber Only
Project SAAHAS, a public-private collaboration, is working to empower anganwadi workers in Gujarat's Hansot.
How Bihar’s artists rode out the Covid crisis with tech & traditionSubscriber Only
When Covid struck, the only thing selling well was masks. By innovating, adapting and helping each other out, these Madhubani painters in Bihar rose to the challenge and earned a steady income, even during the lockdowns.
Backed by self-help groups, women in Bharuch learn to stand on their feetSubscriber Only
Small, informal self-help groups in Gujarat’s Bharuch district provide funds, training and support, empower women to start and run their own businesses.
How stitching skills helped a woman in Rajasthan village earn a livelihood, and empower othersSubscriber Only
To help communities during that period, Gravis started active relief measures, supporting about 150,000 people. The organisation distributed food and hygiene kits to nearly 40,000 families (around 3,20,000 people).
In Hyderabad, online music lessons help a group of women keep their life in tuneSubscriber Only
“When my husband was in ICU during the third wave, I got a lot of strength and inner peace only because of this group and the hymns we learnt. In difficult times, we had each other.”
Chip off an ancient block: How a Bagru artisan family stamped out Covid bluesSubscriber Only
Meera Devi Titanwala knew they would have to carry on with their Bagru family business, if only for the sake of artisans dependent on them. That is when she turned to WhatsApp to reach out to the 'community' of their long-time customers.
How a tribal woman helped her community in a Chhattisgarh village during Covid-19Subscriber Only
The challenge was to keep the services on for the community without putting them at an increased risk of getting infected.
From Helsinki to Payyanur, with a pandemic-induced detour into vloggingSubscriber Only
Confined to her home, Johanna decided to film a few sit-down videos, where she spoke about her experiences in India, interspersed with a few snippets of her everyday life with her husband Vinod, a government official, and their one-year-old daughter Annika.
Meet Dr Bharat Champaneria, bringing healthcare and nutritional awareness to rural Gujarat for over 40 yearsSubscriber Only
Dr Champaneria returned from overseas to live and work in the region, and contribute significantly to bring sustainable development to healthcare at the grassroots.
How a school WhatsApp group helped these women rebuild their livesSubscriber Only
“We need women to be strong to build a strong nation. And that concept made me realise that we should do something about dropout mothers."
Mumbai-based influencer steps up to make fitness sessions accessible from homeSubscriber Only
During the lockdown, while balancing a full-time job, Krystal enrolled for a certification course on nutrition and has since been able to build a tight-knit fitness community through group workout classes and one-on-one coaching.
How Dr Nivedita Gupta, a virologist, scaled up India’s Covid-19 testing processSubscriber Only
Dr Nivedita Gupta, the Head of Virology at Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), had to take on responsibilities that did not really fit into her "designated work profile".
‘Saxophone Sisters’ — how this duo from Bengal overcame the digital divide to script a musical journeySubscriber Only
With little knowledge about musical notes, Priya and Chumki did face initial hiccups but their grit and determination soon helped them learn a couple of songs.
‘Technology helped us scale up our homegrown brand in a pandemic’Subscriber Only
When Delhi-based Diksha Juneja found out that her husband, Sandeep Juneja, was laid off during the pandemic, she decided to start her own business.
Locked out of their livelihoods, these women stitched a new path to successSubscriber Only
It is routine for these islands to sink every monsoon, only to emerge in another place when the waters abate. Yet, these women have taken troubles in their stride.
This doctor in Kerala’s Palakkad trekked through a forest to treat Covid patients in tribal areasSubscriber Only
“She didn't have any fears even when she was wading through neck-deep water. She held my hand and said, 'Sajesh etta, vaa polam (Brother Sajesh, come on, let's go)' and crossed the river."
Gully Girls: Covid helps teens of shelter home find their feet with Old Delhi food walksSubscriber Only
Covid and the lockdown closed their schools and snatched away their parents' incomes. But a food walk guide training programme taught the girls they can earn their own money, and that they belong to a community and the community to them.
‘It wasn’t easy…’ Greenhorn panchayat chief had her job cut out in Kerala’s prolonged second waveSubscriber Only
As a woman panchayat president in her debut term, did Jini face obstacles? “No, I don’t think so. A woman can lead just as well as a man. But the important thing here is we need cooperation from everyone..."
Hills, dense forests, wild animals: How an Anganwadi worker in Coonoor helped migrants during lockdownSubscriber Only
Venilla was awarded the ‘Covid Women Warriors, The Real Heroes’ award by the National Commission for Women on January 31, 2021, for her exceptional work during the pandemic.
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