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The Irony Of Iconhood – The Life And Times Of Bhanwari Devi

India’s rape culture has given birth to many women activists and icons. Bhanwari Devi, a victim of gang-rape in 1992, is one of them. As an epitome of sheer courage and conviction, she inspires women to take a stand for their rights. But the irony of the whole situation is that even after she has won awards, recognition and leadership status at all levels, her very basic need, justice, remains unfulfilled!

May 20, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

Banking in the Hills – How SEWA Bharat is Enabling Financial Inclusion in Remote Locations

May 14, 2013 No Comment

Read about the efforts of a unique financial inclusion programme that aims at empowering women in the the rural parts of the hilly state of Uttaranchal where employment opportunities are scarce, infrastructure is patchy and banks are practically virtually non-existent.

TBI Social Enterprise: Disruptive Innovations Bring On ‘The Female Sanitary Revolution’

April 30, 2013 No Comment

Since generations, the topic of menstruation has been treated as taboo in India and several other parts of the world. This ensured that there was very little discussion and innovation in the field. However, thanks to the efforts of several courageous women and men, the ‘female sanitary revolution’ has finally arrived! Every 28 days across [...]

Jewels of Wisdom: See how Sanchali is blending Education and Jewellery

April 16, 2013 No Comment

Sanchali, a social project, provides free alternate education to children & employment to the women in rural areas. We chat up with Dakshayini Gowda to learn how beautifully she blends education with jewellery to make this happen.

“We have created look-alikes of pottery, textile, beads, etc. of that period to give them a chance to learn history in a fun, interactive, lively and more effective manner,” Dakshayini says.

And since she wanted to ensure that the workshops were free for all, she decided to fund them by starting an eco-friendly jewellery project with the women in the villages in Karnataka.

Kitchen Kinetics: Cooking Together In Shekhawati

April 4, 2013 No Comment

The wonderful tradition of village women gathering around a common oven to make rotis may have become a thing of the past in that state. But the ‘sanjha chulha’ (community kitchen) has been rekindled in the villages of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, albeit with a small modification. Keeping up with the changing times, instead of the earthen oven, it is the sanjha gas that the Shekhawati women are sharing today.

There are many advantages of a sanjha gas facility.

TBI THIS-Ability: Testing the Waters in Accessibility Technology

March 29, 2013 Comments Off

Continuing our series on disability and the strides made in this field, we visit the office of one of India’s leading accessibility technology firms, and meet their visually impaired tester Priti Rohra, who decided to break away from the conventional jobs offered to persons with disability in India and try something new!

TBI Heroes: An Amazing Indian Who Aspires To Empower People

March 27, 2013 No Comment

He has the courage to raise voice against the social evil of bride trafficking, enslaving and exploitation of women. He has the passion to inspire and lead a 300-kilometer ‘March Against Female Foeticide and Gender Inequality’. He has the perseverance to fight all odds because he wants to build an India where women will live with respect and equality. Meet Shafiq ur Rahman Khan, the founder of ‘Empower People’.

TBI Inspiring Women: Nivedita Choudhary – From Air Force Officer To Mountaineer

March 8, 2013 No Comment

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we have been profiling amazing, gritty and inspiring women all of this week. Today, we bring to you the story of an IAF officer, who has scaled many heights, including the daunting Mount Everest!

TBI Inspiring Women: Sunitha Krishnan – Fighting The Scourge Of Human Trafficking

March 7, 2013 No Comment

To commemorate International Women’s Day, we are giving away a copy of Aung San Suu Kyi’s biography – ‘The Lady and the Peacock’ this week. All you have to do is tell us about a woman who has inspired you, and you could be the lucky winner. Vasudha Rao did more than just tell us about a remarkable woman, she also shared her blogpost with us. Here is her account of Sunitha Krishnan – the anti-trafficking crusader!

TBI Inspiring Women: Preeti Monga – Loss of Sight Never Means Saying No To Life

March 6, 2013 1 Comment

Being blind can be difficult for anyone to accept. In a country like India, it is sometimes all the more demanding due to societal attitudes and lack of access. Preeti Monga has been visually impaired since age six. Here she recounts, in her own words, the challenges she has had to face and the courage she found to not only overcome them, but also start an organization to help persons with disability. Truly, an inspiring woman.