Real Life Heroes – by Manvi – Passionate about narrative storytelling and uses it as a medium to tell the 'why' behind every human.

We have built so many walls around us that, forget about enemies even lovers can’t enter – Paromita Bardoloi

In the world so fragile and irreparably broken, somewhere in the chambers of grief and exhausting silence, the writings of theatre activist, Paromita Bardoloi offer extraordinary compassion. Her work is reflective, decisive and takes one through a broad range of emotions. Born and raised in a joint family in a sleepy town of Assam called…

26 days on an oil tanker, and other experiments in Art

Rohini Devasher has had an intriguing journey into art. Ten years ago, the painter and printmaker collaborated on a project with amateur astronomers in Delhi. What began as joint investigations, stories and conversations culminated into a chronicle of this almost obsessive group of people whose lives have been transformed by the night sky. A matter…

I was not afraid to stand out, says Vogue featured artist Olga Kamenetskaya

When she said ‘Yes’ for an interview, it was nothing short of a splendid opportunity for me to dwell into the world of this Kiev-based artist, Olga Kamenetskaya, who gets unapologetically real and exceptionally intricate in every piece of art she creates. Her collection of one-of-a-kind (OOAK) dolls redefines beauty and represents a rare combination…

Stargaze ft. Artist Elisa Sheehan

In the quest of searching for my life’s purpose, I met Artist Elisa Sheehan. Walking down the alley, we talked about ‘purpose’, ‘nature’s influence’, ‘balancing life’ and ‘IKIGAI’. She re-affirmed my faith in how we never meet anyone without a reason. Manvi. Manvi: ‘Some impulses cannot be denied’ why do you feel so? Tell us…

Sawubona

I wake up early, check my phone, then sleep again! So, I am NOT really an early riser but a hopelessly late starter. In fact, according to my research, it looks like I am evolving, but slowly! As a practice, before I leave for the office, I try to finish my morning rituals and ensure…

I was afraid imagining what would people think if they knew I had a bipolar disorder – Diana Chao

Meet Diana Chao, Unilever’s 2018 Young Entrepreneurs Awards Winner, TEDx Speaker, conceptual photographer, award-winning artist and founder of Letters to Strangers (L2S) – an organization working to de-stigmatize mental illness through letter writing, peer education and policy-based advocacy. For Girls to Watch Spotlight, I caught up with Diana to experience her journey, to understand her…

I travelled to Cambodia five years ago and I saw something that changed my life forever – Samir Lakhani

What life it is to live, which has no experiences in it. Our experiences have the power to nudge our sensibilities and make us think beyond finite. When these experiences get transformed into knowledge, they create a vision. -Manvi Meet Samir Lakhani, the Founder of Eco-Soap Bank, a non-profit organization headquartered in U.S. working to…

Sometimes it might take us a little longer to get where we want to go, but keep at it and the world is your oyster – Ugyen Dema

My exchange with Bhutan’s first female captain, Ugyen Dema transported me to a conversation I had with someone a year ago. We had met for the first time after maintaining a consistent presence over email and text. Over a sip of coffee, he said to me, “A lot of times, its about seeking out opportunities….

Because, you matter to me – Editor’s Diary

Dear Reader, The closure to an epic year is just around the corner and I want to say something to you. You are extremely valuable to me, because you give me that sense of responsibility as a writer. If not for you, I wouldn’t have gathered the strength to share my deepest and most realistic…

I founded Eshkol as a response to food insecurity, discrimination and poverty – Bhagya Wijayawardane

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), organic farming is a system which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, feed, etc.) and to the maximum extent feasible relies upon crop rotations, crop residues, animal manures, off-farm organic waste, mineral grade rock additives and biological system of nutrient…

Real Life Heroes – by Manvi

26 days on an oil tanker, and other experiments in Art

I was not afraid to stand out, says Vogue featured artist Olga Kamenetskaya

I was afraid imagining what would people think if they knew I had a bipolar disorder – Diana Chao

Facebook Live with Jenny Choken!

He violated me physically, terrified me and then began to repeatedly rape me – Brisa De Angulo

I had to deal with people who did not take me seriously because I am a woman – Natalie Kyriacou

We have built so many walls around us that, forget about enemies even lovers can’t enter – Paromita Bardoloi

26 days on an oil tanker, and other experiments in Art

I was not afraid to stand out, says Vogue featured artist Olga Kamenetskaya

Stargaze ft. Artist Elisa Sheehan

Sawubona

I was afraid imagining what would people think if they knew I had a bipolar disorder – Diana Chao

I travelled to Cambodia five years ago and I saw something that changed my life forever – Samir Lakhani

Sometimes it might take us a little longer to get where we want to go, but keep at it and the world is your oyster – Ugyen Dema

Because, you matter to me – Editor’s Diary

I founded Eshkol as a response to food insecurity, discrimination and poverty – Bhagya Wijayawardane