Kalyani Ganesan

Feb 8, 2024 | womensweb.in | Smita Das Jain |Kalyani Ganesan

Leheri Bai, a 27 year old woman from the Baiga tribe of Madhya Pradesh, was recently appointed India’s Millet Ambassador. Who is she, and why was she given this honour? In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, lies the home of the Baiga tribe who follow rather intriguing agricultural practices aimed at the preservation and conservation of Mother Earth. They grow millets, cereals, pulses and oilseeds in the same plot.

Feb 8, 2024 | womensweb.in | Mahila Money |Kalyani Ganesan

While India is known as an agrarian country, the struggles and hardships faced by many farming families often go unnoticed. Sunita’s family, residing in the small village of Patoora in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, was one such example. Despite putting in relentless effort in farming, Sunita’s family faced continuous setbacks. The path ahead seemed unclear, but Sunita was determined not to succumb to defeat.

Feb 8, 2024 | womensweb.in | Richa Agrawal |Kalyani Ganesan |Mahila Money

Pop Culture We Should Stop Glorifying Rashmika Mandanna’s Geetanjali From Animal! I get that it’s Rashmika's movie, but as an actor and a woman, a bit of social responsibility wouldn’t hurt, right? A lot has already been said about Sandeep Vanga Reddy’s film Animal, and I’m super late to the party. After enduring the 3-hour 21-minute film, I was left utterly disgusted by the violence, craziness, brutality, misogyny, and toxicity.

Feb 7, 2024 | womensweb.in | Aruna Raghuram |Kalyani Ganesan |Anupama Dalmia

It has been politically incorrect to use the term ‘housewife’ for some years. Instead, we are urged to use the word ‘homemaker’. There is definitely something in the name change. Homemaker is a more respectful and dignified term. Also, it removes the gender element which the earlier ‘housewife’ regrettably had. So, what’s stopping us from calling men homemakers?

Feb 7, 2024 | womensweb.in | Kalyani Ganesan |Mahila Money

Have you seen “Kaathal – The Core” yet? It’s a true gem, starring the legendary Mammootty and the talented Jyothika. This film narrates the story of Omana, a straight woman seeking to dissolve her unhappy marriage with her husband, Mathew, a homosexual man who hasn’t come out yet. I’m all praise for the director, Joe Baby, for making this film and in awe of Mammootty, for breathing life into Mathew.