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March 18th celebrated is Global Recycling Day, a reminder that we need to find other uses for what we so casually throw away
Over centuries, women’s body hair has been considered unwanted or undesirable, instead of normal. Is it time to change that narrative?
Her Circle turns a proud, happy, energetic, all-aglow two!
Here are a few ways we can make a difference in the lives of our mothers and grandmothers, as they grapple with age.
The stigma of being born female in India is very real, even amidst the burgeoning economy. The National Girl Child Day was announced by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to raise awareness about the sheer discrepancy in the way girl children are treated by families, the community, and society
Female friendships provide a unique level of emotional support. Women often share experiences and perspectives that are unique to their gender, and it's easy to make mistakes that can damage or even end a friendship. So, let's talk about some of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Whether you're interested in fashion, fitness, mental health or education, there are plenty of career paths available for individuals who want to make a positive impact on those struggling with body image issues. So choose a career that speaks to you and start promoting body positivity and self-love.
The festival of colours is here, so gear up but maintain caution. Read on to know more about pre- and post-Holi care, rituals, food and more.
Ladies, the next time you're out and about, be sure to have these items in your bag.
This is for those young women who see their future in STEM. There are plenty of scholarships and fellowships offered to Indian women in science and technology.
Her Circle brings to you a list of 7 such women founders who are successfully leading Indian unicorns.
17-year-old Dhwani Vani has worked with NASA and CRNS France, pushing scientific boundaries and understanding the universe
HerCircle brings to you a few advancements that have attempted to create a network of sisterhood benefitting women on a daily basis.
The first computer algorithm. The protection of India’s biodiversity. The GPS technology. Without women scientists, these mainstream tech developments would not have been possible.
Dr Saundarya Rajesh’s social entrepreneurial venture, Avtar, is India’s first diversity advocate and workplace inclusion expert and the country’s largest provider of second workplaces for women.
Looking for ways to be more conscious in the new year? Here are a few ways you can cope with climate change!
You’ll give yourself your best shot at keeping your New Year resolution if you set a goal that’s doable — and meaningful too.
From inspiring interviews to riveting documentaries about the rights of women and the girl child, Her Circle’s undivided focus in 2022 was to guide and inspire you thoroughly.
Running businesses across time zones, today, the 49-year-old is one of India’s most coveted chefs and restaurateurs, who owns award-winning restaurants in India, London and Milan.
Meet the dynamic changemaker, Suhela Khan, a social scientist, and the country program manager, women’s economic empowerment at UN Women.
Known for being the sassiest sassu on the Internet, artist Manjri Varde embraces life one day at a time, cutting through all societal and ageist stereotypes.
Latha Menon has explored different formats – advertisements, documentaries and feature films – through her career as a filmmaker.
She launched her beauty brand Simply Nam in 2020 and it is safe to say that has disrupted the Indian beauty space.
Meena Ganesh talks to Her Circle about her journey with Portea, medical gaslighting and more.
For two decades now, Vinita Siddhartha has been reviving traditional Indian board games, bringing them to homes across the world.
Parvathi Nayar believes that her art has to be a product of her time and her thinking, where visuals and ideas come together organically.
Gita Wolf started Tara Books to create engaging creative collaborations between authors, artists, designers and producers.
The 66-year-old runner became the oldest woman to complete the world’s highest ultramarathon, the Khardung La Challenge, in 2022.
Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha, the undisputed queen of the track and field, is a sports icon and an inspiration to many.
From demanding policy changes to training Dalit women and youth about budget rights, Beena Pallical, General Secretary of Dalit Arthik Adhikar Andolan, and a key activist with the National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR) is fighting for Dalit human rights.
Strong, nuanced, flawed, magical and shattering stereotypes. These words can be equally used to describe Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and the women protagonists she has given the world through her literary works.
Indra Nooyi has many firsts to her name — the first woman of colour to be the CEO of a Fortune 500, the first woman of Indian origin to make a mark in corporate America.
Jhulan Goswami retired this year as the world’s leading wicket-taker among women, having inspired countless girls to take up cricket along the way.
At 64, Droupadi Murmu is not only the first President to be born in independent India, but also the first to hail from a Scheduled Tribe. Here’s all you need to know about her.
Diet Culture is far more complex than just being about diets – it is a lifestyle that focuses on thinness over health and well-being.
Here are some, though not all, social evils that need to be bashed and banished so that women can feel truly empowered in society.
How do we ensure that girls have a sufficient nest egg to pursue expensive courses in STEM and other fields of their choice? Here’s how.
Here are few things you should and shouldn’t do if you want to raise financially smart kids and to make sure that they learn the 'real' math of life.
“Children belong in schools not workplaces,” says a report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Here’s what you should know about child labour and how it hinders children’s futures.
Three delicious and easy recipes that will make your otherwise boring Diwali dry fruit dabbas exciting!
You might call her a cook, a maid, a nanny or an ayah, but what she really is within the larger spectrum of the nation’s labour force, is a domestic worker. Here’s how you can help her gain financial independence.
We’ve picked out the best ideas for you to go green this Diwali
We bring you the ultimate guide to Diwali cleaning
If you’re interested in learning sustainable, organic farming techniques to assist in India’s food and nutritional security, then these courses are for you.
Unperturbed by self-doubt, gender bias and societal norms, these women share their journey and relationship with education, and how important it is to educate the girl child.
How does one turn their passion for food into a career without working the kitchen? Here are exciting careers that are beyond the conventional culinary roles.
Vocational education and training is supposed to empower students with employment and career prospects in specialised fields. But in the case of women, gendered obstacles come into play too often.
Unlike formal education, informal education is more natural, spontaneous, flexible, and has been passed down generations by women.
Rapid digitalisation is leaving many elderly people excluded. The way to achieve digital literacy and inclusion among India’s elderly is to increase accessibility and make them aware of different services and benefits of the digital world.
To prevent you and others from making any ‘well-meaning’ and ‘subtle-yet-sly’ comments, we’ve put together a list of things you should never say to women.
Legend has it that many sweetmeat shops helped revolutionaries continue the disobedience movement using different foods as the way to communicate with each other. Mithaiwalas became safe havens for these men and women.
The three symbolic simians of the father of our nation had more autonomy than women of our country do. Mention freedom and the quotable quote is: Freedom is choice. But is it?
These Indian laws provide citizens access to rights and access without discrimination on the basis of caste, race or gender.
The environmental and social justice cause has become an increasingly distressing issue throughout the globe. Here are a few organisations that have been helping the cause.
Sexism is based on the belief that men are superior to women. Some instances of casual sexism are so common and subtle, we don’t even notice them in our daily lives. Here are six such examples.
A study has shown that mums influence our beauty habits more than celebrities. Here are three heart-warming lessons they want to pass on to their kids.
Beauty products and the carefully made formulations look and feel even better when you know that someone else’s life is a tad bit less stressful because you decided to buy from them. As consumers, it is entirely on us to pick and choose what we apply on our skin. so imagine if your beauty buy is empowering women somewhere around the world? Here are three Indian beauty brands that are working hard employ local talent so that they can make a difference in the lives of people at the grassroots level.
We’ve heard the term quite frequently in recent times, but what exactly is social justice, and why is it important? Let’s find out.
Want to make festive shopping more sustainable? Check out these brands for some conscious Diwali shopping!
Did you know the literacy rate of girls as per the Census Report of 2011 was 65.5 per cent as opposed to 82.1 per cent for boys? Find out more about the gender problem with Indian education!
Gender Restrictions In Indian Vocational Training & How They Impair Women