Nidhi Razdan knows how to choose her battles. The rockstar NDTV anchor speaks with Aditi and Christina about why there is such a strong representation of women in the ranks of journalism, saving lives while live broadcasting via a selfie stick, and why online harassment says more about the person throwing shade then the recipient. Nidhi Razdan is an award-winning journalist with NDTV where she has worked for over 20 years reporting on politics and diplomacy from countries like Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and Iran. She has also anchored NDTV’s key prime time shows. She’s currently the anchor of ‘No Spin’, which airs Monday to Thursday at 9:30pm.  Follow Nidhi on Twitter at @Nidhi Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast  CreditsHost and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiSound Supervisor: Kartik KulkarniAudio Editor & Mix Engineer: Lakshman ParsuramJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State

Nidhi Razdan knows how to choose her battles. The rockstar NDTV anchor speaks with Aditi and Christina about why there is such a strong representation of women in the ranks of journalism, saving lives while live broadcasting via a selfie stick, and why online harassment says more about the person throwing shade then the recipient. Nidhi Razdan is an award-winning journalist with NDTV where she has worked for over 20 years reporting on politics and diplomacy from countries like Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and Iran. She has also anchored NDTV’s key prime time shows. She’s currently the anchor of ‘No Spin’, which airs Monday to Thursday at 9:30pm. Follow Nidhi on Twitter at @NidhiJoin the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast CreditsHost and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiSound Supervisor: Kartik KulkarniAudio Editor & Mix Engineer: Lakshman ParsuramJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash HiraveWomen In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State

Women in Labour

S2 Episode 10 - Choosing Your Battles

This week, Anushka Manchanda drops in for a conversation. Under her moniker Kiss Nuka, she is a multi-disciplinary artist-producer who combines her art with activism. With a keen interest in visual artistry, Anushka also produces and directs her own music videos and photo essays, deploying them as tools to carry her message into the world.In this episode, she speaks with Aditi and Christina about listening to ourselves and why spending time in solitude leads to finding our own truth - as well as why women make amazing technicians (and we need more!) and why to always go with blue jeans over red jeans.Follow Anushka on Instagram–and learn some editing skills along the way at : @kissnuka Join the conversation:&nbsp;Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast&nbsp; CreditsHost and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer &amp; Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiSound Supervisor: Kartik KulkarniAudio Editor &amp; Mix Engineer: Lakshman ParsuramJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State

This week, Anushka Manchanda drops in for a conversation. Under her moniker Kiss Nuka, she is a multi-disciplinary artist-producer who combines her art with activism. With a keen interest in visual artistry, Anushka also produces and directs her own music videos and photo essays, deploying them as tools to carry her message into the world.In this episode, she speaks with Aditi and Christina about listening to ourselves and why spending time in solitude leads to finding our own truth - as well as why women make amazing technicians (and we need more!) and why to always go with blue jeans over red jeans.Follow Anushka on Instagram–and learn some editing skills along the way at : @kissnukaJoin the conversation:&nbsp;Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast&nbsp;CreditsHost and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer &amp; Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiSound Supervisor: Kartik KulkarniAudio Editor &amp; Mix Engineer: Lakshman ParsuramJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash HiraveWomen In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State

S2 Episode 9 - How to Find Your Own Voice

Shrayana Bhattacharya is easily the most fun economist we know. Working at the World Bank’s Social Protection and Labour unit for South Asia, she is also the author of a bestselling book, Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh: India's Lonely Young Women and the Search for Intimacy and Independence. Shrayana spent 15 years exploring women’s economic independence through the lens of actor Shah Rukh Khan. Why? Because an SRK movie is a form of escape - and for many women, a luxury - in a life of navigating the patriarchy. In this episode, she speaks with Aditi and Christina about bargaining with the patriarchy, the loneliness that can come from seeking out independence, the hope she has for India’s gender norms, and why we all need to be a lot less judgemental–and a lot more supportive—of one another along the way. Follow Shrayana on Twitter here: @BShrayana  Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh can be purchased on the Harper Collins India website here: https://harpercollins.co.in/product/desperately-seeking-shah-rukh/  Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast   Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiSound Supervisor: Kartik KulkarniAudio Editor & Mix Engineer: Lakshman ParsuramJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Shrayana Bhattacharya is easily the most fun economist we know. Working at the World Bank’s Social Protection and Labour unit for South Asia, she is also the author of a bestselling book, Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh: India's Lonely Young Women and the Search for Intimacy and Independence. Shrayana spent 15 years exploring women’s economic independence through the lens of actor Shah Rukh Khan. Why? Because an SRK movie is a form of escape - and for many women, a luxury - in a life of navigating the patriarchy. In this episode, she speaks with Aditi and Christina about bargaining with the patriarchy, the loneliness that can come from seeking out independence, the hope she has for India’s gender norms, and why we all need to be a lot less judgemental–and a lot more supportive—of one another along the way. Follow Shrayana on Twitter here: @BShrayana Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh can be purchased on the Harper Collins India website here: https://harpercollins.co.in/product/desperately-seeking-shah-rukh/ Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast  Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiSound Supervisor: Kartik KulkarniAudio Editor & Mix Engineer: Lakshman ParsuramJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

S2 Episode 8 - The hidden tax of choice

Ragini Das is the co-founder of leap.club, a community-led professional network for women. She speaks with Aditi and Christina about how to make networking a lot less work–and a lot more fun through breaking out of the fixed idea that networking is a boys club business card-exchanging event into thinking about networking as relationship building around activities you enjoy. Much like investing, the earlier you start building these relationships the better. Follow Ragini on Twitter: @ragingdas  Check out leap.club: www.leap.club  Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast   Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiSound Supervisor: Kartik KulkarniAudio Editor & Mix Engineer: Lakshman ParsuramJunior Producer: Nikkethana Kamal Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Ragini Das is the co-founder of leap.club, a community-led professional network for women. She speaks with Aditi and Christina about how to make networking a lot less work–and a lot more fun through breaking out of the fixed idea that networking is a boys club business card-exchanging event into thinking about networking as relationship building around activities you enjoy. Much like investing, the earlier you start building these relationships the better. Follow Ragini on Twitter: @ragingdas Check out leap.club: www.leap.club Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast  Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiSound Supervisor: Kartik KulkarniAudio Editor & Mix Engineer: Lakshman ParsuramJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalWomen In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

S2 Episode 7 - Networking: Less Work, More Fun

Rintu Thomas is a documentary filmmaker, director-producer, and co-founder of Black Ticket Films. Rintu discusses the narrow margin for error women have at work–especially when they are one of few in their profession. Her documentary, ‘Writing with Fire’, was the first Indian feature documentary to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Nonetheless, Rintu feels pressure to succeed to disprove the “See? I told you women can’t do that” side comments that can be overheard about any profession, but especially male-dominated ones. In this conversation, she speaks with Aditi and Christina about the film, depicting female friendships on screen, and how to create more women-friendly production teams (better bathrooms!).Follow Rintu on Instagram: @rintuthomas  Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast CreditsHost and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiSound Supervisor: Kartik KulkarniAudio Editor & Mix Engineer: Lakshman ParsuramJunior Producer: Nikkethana Kamal  Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Rintu Thomas is a documentary filmmaker, director-producer, and co-founder of Black Ticket Films. Rintu discusses the narrow margin for error women have at work–especially when they are one of few in their profession. Her documentary, ‘Writing with Fire’, was the first Indian feature documentary to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Nonetheless, Rintu feels pressure to succeed to disprove the “See? I told you women can’t do that” side comments that can be overheard about any profession, but especially male-dominated ones. In this conversation, she speaks with Aditi and Christina about the film, depicting female friendships on screen, and how to create more women-friendly production teams (better bathrooms!).Follow Rintu on Instagram: @rintuthomas Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcastCreditsHost and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiSound Supervisor: Kartik KulkarniAudio Editor & Mix Engineer: Lakshman ParsuramJunior Producer: Nikkethana Kamal Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

S2 Episode 6 - No Room to Fail

Dalit History Month co-founder Christina Dhanaraj is also a writer and consultant with over 10 years of experience at companies around the world. As a part of several women and minority-led initiatives – focusing on social justice, self-determination, and collaborative models of learning – Christina speaks to our hosts about channeling the strength to work within a system that’s working against you. A free-flowing conversation about the intersection of caste, commerce, capitalism and mental health, this episode is a primer on the need for caste-based affirmative action in Indian workplaces. Follow Christina on Twitter: @caselchris1 Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast Credits Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiMix Engineer: Kartik KulkarniJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave  Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Dalit History Month co-founder Christina Dhanaraj is also a writer and consultant with over 10 years of experience at companies around the world. As a part of several women and minority-led initiatives – focusing on social justice, self-determination, and collaborative models of learning – Christina speaks to our hosts about channeling the strength to work within a system that’s working against you. A free-flowing conversation about the intersection of caste, commerce, capitalism and mental health, this episode is a primer on the need for caste-based affirmative action in Indian workplaces. Follow Christina on Twitter: @caselchris1Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcastCredits Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiMix Engineer: Kartik KulkarniJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

S2 Episode 5 - Opening more roles for Dalit women in the workplace

Founder of the award-winning Godrej India Culture Lab, and Queeristan author, Parmesh Shahani is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in corporate India. Parmesh, who has shaped the inclusion policies for many leading companies, talks to Christina and Aditi about the persistent barriers to moving beyond performative inclusivity to taking real action in India’s workplaces - including why hiring is critical and what every employee should be asking for more equitable work environments for all.Follow Parmesh on Twitter: @parmeshs Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast   Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiMix Engineer: Kartik KulkarniJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave  Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Founder of the award-winning Godrej India Culture Lab, and Queeristan author, Parmesh Shahani is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in corporate India. Parmesh, who has shaped the inclusion policies for many leading companies, talks to Christina and Aditi about the persistent barriers to moving beyond performative inclusivity to taking real action in India’s workplaces - including why hiring is critical and what every employee should be asking for more equitable work environments for all.Follow Parmesh on Twitter: @parmeshsJoin the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast  Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer & Brand Director: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiMix Engineer: Kartik KulkarniJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

S2 Episode 4 - Building inclusive places of work

While writing her bestselling book Wonder Girls, which maps the lives and career paths of relatable, female role models, engineer-turned-entrepreneur Varsha Adusumilli discovered there was an “aspiration gap” among young girls and women in India. So she started the Wonder Girls platform where Varsha unlocks the world of work for adolescent girls, in a bid to strengthen women’s participation in the workforce in the future.About Wonder Girls: <a href="http://www.wondergirls.academy" target="_blank">www.wondergirls.academy</a>Join the conversation:&nbsp;Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast&nbsp;&nbsp; Credits:&nbsp;Host and Executive Producer Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiMix Engineer: Kartik KulkarniJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Centre, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

While writing her bestselling book Wonder Girls, which maps the lives and career paths of relatable, female role models, engineer-turned-entrepreneur Varsha Adusumilli discovered there was an “aspiration gap” among young girls and women in India. So she started the Wonder Girls platform where Varsha unlocks the world of work for adolescent girls, in a bid to strengthen women’s participation in the workforce in the future.About Wonder Girls: www.wondergirls.academyJoin the conversation:&nbsp;Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast&nbsp;&nbsp;Credits:&nbsp;Host and Executive Producer Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiMix Engineer: Kartik KulkarniJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash HiraveWomen In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Centre, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

S2 Episode 3 - Decoding the work of mentorship

Dr. Ruha Shadab, who founded India’s first professional incubator for Muslim women, joins Christina and Aditi for episode two of our brand new season.&nbsp;A Harvard graduate – and the only Muslim woman in most rooms by her own admission – Dr Shadab started Led By Foundation to help women navigate the land mines of negotiating their careers with friends, family and colleagues. But what makes Led By Foundation different from other incubators? It’s tailor-made to India with a laser-sharp focus on bringing&nbsp;Muslim women into the workforce.&nbsp;About the Led By Foundation: ledby.org Join the conversation:&nbsp;Follow Ruha: @ruhashadabInstagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast&nbsp;Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast&nbsp; Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiMix Engineer: Kartik KulkarniJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.Dr. Ruha Shadab, who founded India’s first professional incubator for Muslim women, joins Christina and Aditi for episode two of our brand new season.&nbsp;

Dr. Ruha Shadab, who founded India’s first professional incubator for Muslim women, joins Christina and Aditi for episode two of our brand new season.&nbsp;A Harvard graduate – and the only Muslim woman in most rooms by her own admission – Dr Shadab started Led By Foundation to help women navigate the land mines of negotiating their careers with friends, family and colleagues. But what makes Led By Foundation different from other incubators? It’s tailor-made to India with a laser-sharp focus on bringing&nbsp;Muslim women into the workforce.&nbsp;About the Led By Foundation: ledby.orgJoin the conversation:&nbsp;Follow Ruha: @ruhashadabInstagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast&nbsp;Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast&nbsp;Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiMix Engineer: Kartik KulkarniJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash HiraveWomen In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.Dr. Ruha Shadab, who founded India’s first professional incubator for Muslim women, joins Christina and Aditi for episode two of our brand new season.&nbsp;

S2 Episode 2 - Negotiating your work’s worth

Journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/namitabhandare" target="_blank">Namita Bhandare’s</a> rigorous reporting turned the spotlight on the startling statistics about women and work in India in 2019.&nbsp;A guest on season one, Namita returns for season two to tell us where the numbers stand as of 2022. Spoiler alert: Things are still looking grim on the work front but there’s a silver lining.&nbsp; Join the conversation:&nbsp;Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast&nbsp; Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiMix Engineer: Kartik KulkarniJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash Hirave Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Journalist Namita Bhandare’s rigorous reporting turned the spotlight on the startling statistics about women and work in India in 2019.&nbsp;A guest on season one, Namita returns for season two to tell us where the numbers stand as of 2022. Spoiler alert: Things are still looking grim on the work front but there’s a silver lining.&nbsp;Join the conversation:&nbsp;Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast&nbsp;Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi MittalExecutive Producer: Laura QuinnChief of Staff: Priya KapoorMarketing Director: Maanya SachdevaHead of Production: Mae Mariyam ThomasSenior Producer: Divita OberoiMix Engineer: Kartik KulkarniJunior Producer: Nikkethana KamalJunior Editor: Yash HiraveWomen In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

S2 Episode 1 - Women in Labour & why our work isn’t done yet

How has the depiction of work changed in popular culture over time? Traditionally, how have women been portrayed in Indian movies vis-a-vis work and careers? Christina and Aditi sit down with award-winning long form journalist, Sohini Chattopadhyay to understand how Bollywood has traditionally depicted India’s women in labour. And whether this depiction is evolving—or devolving. With special guest, Sohini Chattopadhyay Sohini Chattopadhyay is an award-winning long form journalist who has written for publications all over the world. She writes a column on women in film for Film Companion She has won the Bala Kailasam citation for reporting on the web in 2017, the Ramnath Goenka award for feature writing in 2015 and the 2014 International Red Cross and Press Institute of India prize for humanitarian reporting. In 2015, she was one of only four nominees to be shortlisted for the prestigious ACJ Investigative Journalism Prize. She was also the recipient of the Robert Bosch media fellowship in Munich in 2017, an Asia Journalism Fellowship winner in Singapore in 2016, and a Chevening journalism fellow in London in 2015. MORE TO READ. This 2020 FilmCompanion piece by Sohini on female directors telling women’s stories: https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bollywood-features/panga-and-chhapaak-what-happens-when-women-tell-womens-stories/ This FilmCompanion piece by Sohini on Bollywood’s portrayal of women in the year 2019: https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bollywood-features/women-in-bollywood-in-2019-the-good-disappointing-and-ridiculous/ This 2019 LiveMint piece by Sohini about Bollywood and jobs: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/full-time-romantics-in-a-nation-of-job-seekers-1549567469480.html This 2018 LiveMint piece by Sohini looking at Bollywood’s depiction of women’s aspirations: https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/gW0RmkMUb27QUducQZaLIL/Why-dont-these-girls-work.html This 2017 LiveMint piece by Sohini, about professional identity and class/privilege in movies: https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/TcVedrnJxqu6b1ylDr6D0I/The-class-of-Kaira-Shyra-and-Shanaya-in-Bollywood.html This 2015 report titled ‘Cinema in Society: Shaping Our Worldview Beyond the Lens – Indian Films’: https://seejane.org/wp-content/uploads/cinema-and-society-investigation-of-the-impact-on-gender-representation-in-indian-films.pdf MORE TO WATCH. The Anupama Chopra interview with Sooraj Barjatya referenced in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_adyBoMeQA A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

How has the depiction of work changed in popular culture over time? Traditionally, how have women been portrayed in Indian movies vis-a-vis work and careers? Christina and Aditi sit down with award-winning long form journalist, Sohini Chattopadhyay to understand how Bollywood has traditionally depicted India’s women in labour. And whether this depiction is evolving—or devolving. With special guest, Sohini Chattopadhyay Sohini Chattopadhyay is an award-winning long form journalist who has written for publications all over the world. She writes a column on women in film for Film Companion She has won the Bala Kailasam citation for reporting on the web in 2017, the Ramnath Goenka award for feature writing in 2015 and the 2014 International Red Cross and Press Institute of India prize for humanitarian reporting. In 2015, she was one of only four nominees to be shortlisted for the prestigious ACJ Investigative Journalism Prize. She was also the recipient of the Robert Bosch media fellowship in Munich in 2017, an Asia Journalism Fellowship winner in Singapore in 2016, and a Chevening journalism fellow in London in 2015. MORE TO READ. This 2020 FilmCompanion piece by Sohini on female directors telling women’s stories: https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bollywood-features/panga-and-chhapaak-what-happens-when-women-tell-womens-stories/ This FilmCompanion piece by Sohini on Bollywood’s portrayal of women in the year 2019: https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bollywood-features/women-in-bollywood-in-2019-the-good-disappointing-and-ridiculous/ This 2019 LiveMint piece by Sohini about Bollywood and jobs: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/full-time-romantics-in-a-nation-of-job-seekers-1549567469480.html This 2018 LiveMint piece by Sohini looking at Bollywood’s depiction of women’s aspirations: https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/gW0RmkMUb27QUducQZaLIL/Why-dont-these-girls-work.html This 2017 LiveMint piece by Sohini, about professional identity and class/privilege in movies: https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/TcVedrnJxqu6b1ylDr6D0I/The-class-of-Kaira-Shyra-and-Shanaya-in-Bollywood.html This 2015 report titled ‘Cinema in Society: Shaping Our Worldview Beyond the Lens – Indian Films’: https://seejane.org/wp-content/uploads/cinema-and-society-investigation-of-the-impact-on-gender-representation-in-indian-films.pdf MORE TO WATCH. The Anupama Chopra interview with Sooraj Barjatya referenced in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_adyBoMeQA A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Episode 20 - What Bollywood Taught Us

We couldn’t not address it. The elephant in the room, or rather, the virus in the air. Releasing more than two months since India went into lockdown to contain the novel Coronavirus, this episode of Women in Labour was recorded entirely remotely. This is a slice-of-life perspective on how COVID-19 has impacted the lives of some of India’s working women. With special guests: Kripi Malviya, psychologist and co-founder TATVA center in Goa Devli Bai, Ramli Bai, and Mirki Bai — together with Shram Sarathi and Aajeevika Bureau, we were able to hear from a few women from migrant households about how their lives have been impacted during COVID-19. Ritu Dewan, economist and Vice President of the Indian Society of Labour Economics Mayanti Langer, award-winning sports journalist and cricket presenter Ashu Haldwani, Owner, Get Gorgeous Salon Sahiba Singh Dhupar, Image consultant and body positivity activist MORE TO READ/WATCH. This UN report on mental health and COVID-19: https://in.one.un.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Policy-Brief-COVID-and-mental-health.pdf This TheSwaddle piece about the pandemic-productivity narrative: https://theswaddle.com/people-are-using-pandemic-productivity-as-a-distraction-from-grief-vulnerability/ This Aajeevika Bureau panel on the launch of ‘Unlocking the Urban: Reimagining Migrant Lives in Cities Post-COVID 19’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwHqZvQLUEA&amp;feature=youtu.be This PARI Network coverage series titled ‘Covering the human cost of COVID-19’ https://ruralindiaonline.org/articles/covering-the-human-cost-of-covid-19/ This piece in the ET about migrant security: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/view-why-the-issue-of-migrant-security-should-be-a-top-priority-in-indias-covid-response/articleshow/75054748.cms?from=mdr This EPW Engage piece by Dr. Ashwini Deshpande: https://www.epw.in/engage/article/what-does-work-home-mean-women#.Xs9lqqWSaR4.twitter This WEF article about COVID-19 and the world of sports: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/sports-covid19-coronavirus-excersise-specators-media-coverage/ This interview with Mithali Raj on sports, gender, and COVID-19: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/not-just-womens-cricket-every-athletes-momentum-is-broken-because-of-covid-19-mithali-raj/articleshow/75689724.cms This IndiaToday article about the salon industry: https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/the-new-face-of-beauty-1673537-2020-05-02 This IndianExpress article about beauty salons post-lockdown: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/post-lockdown-beauty-salons-consider-hygiene-protocols-online-sessions-to-recoup-6410985/ This UN report about promoting positive gender roles: https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/library/publications/2020/covid-19-promoting-positive-gender-roles-in-marketing-and-advertising-en.pdf?la=en&amp;vs=4550 This UNWomen blog about shifting gender norms during COVID-19: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/stories/2020/04/how-men-can-help-shift-gender-norms-during-covid-19-crisis-heforshe A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

We couldn’t not address it. The elephant in the room, or rather, the virus in the air. Releasing more than two months since India went into lockdown to contain the novel Coronavirus, this episode of Women in Labour was recorded entirely remotely. This is a slice-of-life perspective on how COVID-19 has impacted the lives of some of India’s working women. With special guests: Kripi Malviya, psychologist and co-founder TATVA center in Goa Devli Bai, Ramli Bai, and Mirki Bai — together with Shram Sarathi and Aajeevika Bureau, we were able to hear from a few women from migrant households about how their lives have been impacted during COVID-19. Ritu Dewan, economist and Vice President of the Indian Society of Labour Economics Mayanti Langer, award-winning sports journalist and cricket presenter Ashu Haldwani, Owner, Get Gorgeous Salon Sahiba Singh Dhupar, Image consultant and body positivity activist MORE TO READ/WATCH. This UN report on mental health and COVID-19: https://in.one.un.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Policy-Brief-COVID-and-mental-health.pdf This TheSwaddle piece about the pandemic-productivity narrative: https://theswaddle.com/people-are-using-pandemic-productivity-as-a-distraction-from-grief-vulnerability/ This Aajeevika Bureau panel on the launch of ‘Unlocking the Urban: Reimagining Migrant Lives in Cities Post-COVID 19’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwHqZvQLUEA&amp;feature=youtu.be This PARI Network coverage series titled ‘Covering the human cost of COVID-19’ https://ruralindiaonline.org/articles/covering-the-human-cost-of-covid-19/ This piece in the ET about migrant security: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/view-why-the-issue-of-migrant-security-should-be-a-top-priority-in-indias-covid-response/articleshow/75054748.cms?from=mdr This EPW Engage piece by Dr. Ashwini Deshpande: https://www.epw.in/engage/article/what-does-work-home-mean-women#.Xs9lqqWSaR4.twitter This WEF article about COVID-19 and the world of sports: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/sports-covid19-coronavirus-excersise-specators-media-coverage/ This interview with Mithali Raj on sports, gender, and COVID-19: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/not-just-womens-cricket-every-athletes-momentum-is-broken-because-of-covid-19-mithali-raj/articleshow/75689724.cms This IndiaToday article about the salon industry: https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/the-new-face-of-beauty-1673537-2020-05-02 This IndianExpress article about beauty salons post-lockdown: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/post-lockdown-beauty-salons-consider-hygiene-protocols-online-sessions-to-recoup-6410985/ This UN report about promoting positive gender roles: https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/library/publications/2020/covid-19-promoting-positive-gender-roles-in-marketing-and-advertising-en.pdf?la=en&amp;vs=4550 This UNWomen blog about shifting gender norms during COVID-19: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/stories/2020/04/how-men-can-help-shift-gender-norms-during-covid-19-crisis-heforshe A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Episode 19 - Women & Work in the Time of Coronavirus (Part 2)

We couldn’t not address it. The elephant in the room, or rather, the virus in the air. Releasing more than two months since India went into lockdown to contain the novel Coronavirus, this episode of Women in Labour was recorded entirely remotely. This is a slice-of-life perspective on how COVID-19 has impacted the lives of some of India’s working women. With special guests: Pooja Dhingra, pastry chef, entrepreneur, and author. Diya Kapoor, Yoga instructor, mother of two and now at-home school teacher Sunetra Choudhury, Political Editor at Hindustan Times Gulesh Chauhan, Uber driver MORE TO READ/WATCH. This Indian Express article about restaurants and COVID-19: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/restaurants-after-covid-19-hospitality-industry-6412388/ This CNTraveller article by Pooja: https://www.cntraveller.in/story/pooja-dhingra-closes-south-mumbai-le15-cafe-restaurant-colaba-coronavirus-lockdown/ This ThePrint discussion about COVID-19 and education in India: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVM3_0_nKSI This Brookings piece about COVID-19 and education in India: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/education-plus-development/2020/05/14/covid-19-in-india-education-disrupted-and-lessons-learned/ This TheWire article about newspaper delivery amid the lockdown: https://thewire.in/media/print-newspapers-coronavirus-salaries Sunetra’s dispatches on COVID-19 on Twitter, and in this Youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9wl9ZX1TMB7vGapIp6OkWVrH-aRh0oZZ This MoneyControl article about cab aggregators and COVID-19: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/lack-of-demand-virus-scare-keep-ola-uber-drivers-off-the-road-5322851.html This ORF piece on gender and the gig economy: https://www.orfonline.org/research/gender-and-the-gig-economy-a-qualitative-study-of-gig-platforms-for-women-workers-65948/ A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

We couldn’t not address it. The elephant in the room, or rather, the virus in the air. Releasing more than two months since India went into lockdown to contain the novel Coronavirus, this episode of Women in Labour was recorded entirely remotely. This is a slice-of-life perspective on how COVID-19 has impacted the lives of some of India’s working women. With special guests: Pooja Dhingra, pastry chef, entrepreneur, and author. Diya Kapoor, Yoga instructor, mother of two and now at-home school teacher Sunetra Choudhury, Political Editor at Hindustan Times Gulesh Chauhan, Uber driver MORE TO READ/WATCH. This Indian Express article about restaurants and COVID-19: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/restaurants-after-covid-19-hospitality-industry-6412388/ This CNTraveller article by Pooja: https://www.cntraveller.in/story/pooja-dhingra-closes-south-mumbai-le15-cafe-restaurant-colaba-coronavirus-lockdown/ This ThePrint discussion about COVID-19 and education in India: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVM3_0_nKSI This Brookings piece about COVID-19 and education in India: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/education-plus-development/2020/05/14/covid-19-in-india-education-disrupted-and-lessons-learned/ This TheWire article about newspaper delivery amid the lockdown: https://thewire.in/media/print-newspapers-coronavirus-salaries Sunetra’s dispatches on COVID-19 on Twitter, and in this Youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9wl9ZX1TMB7vGapIp6OkWVrH-aRh0oZZ This MoneyControl article about cab aggregators and COVID-19: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/lack-of-demand-virus-scare-keep-ola-uber-drivers-off-the-road-5322851.html This ORF piece on gender and the gig economy: https://www.orfonline.org/research/gender-and-the-gig-economy-a-qualitative-study-of-gig-platforms-for-women-workers-65948/ A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Episode 18 - Women & Work in the Time of Coronavirus (Part 1)

Our next guest, Ira Singhal was prevented from joining the civil services because of discrimination against her disability. She contested the case, and then went on to earn the highest score in the country for the civil service exam. Today, she serves in the country’s Indian Administrative Services (IAS). In line with her purpose of helping and enabling others, the role allows Ira to create opportunities for others, to empower others. With special guest Ira Singhal Ira Singhal is the first Person with Disability to top the prestigious Civil Services Examination, 2014. She currently serves as D.C. of Keshavpuram Zone in North Delhi Municipal Corporation, and is the Brand Ambassador for the Department of Disability, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. She is also a brand ambassador for Niti Ayog and is on the National Panel for Accessible Elections, Election Commission of India. She has won a number of awards, including India Today’s Woman of the Year 2015, President’s Gold Medal for Topping the IAS Training, and the First Ladies of India Award by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. Ira is also recorded in the Limca Book of Records. She has been a speaker on wide ranging issues like education, disability, Gender issues, skill development, and career counselling at more than 500 international and national conferences, industry forums, universities, colleges, and other top institutions of the country MORE TO READ. This NDTV article: https://www.ndtv.com/jobs/upsc-cse-number-of-women-joining-civil-services-is-less-than-25-2196839 This 2019 ThePrint article: https://theprint.in/opinion/understand-disability-mussoorie-academys-civil-servant-trainees-blindfolded-themselves/300759/ This 2019 HT article: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/north-mcd-installs-plastic-bottle-flaking-machines-in-karol-bagh/story-T55ah2AQdiRcqkvT2KiBsN.html This 2015 ET article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ira-singhals-journey-to-the-top-of-the-upsc-heap-is-a-signal-of-hope-for-every-disabled-person-battling-the-odds/articleshow/50335561.cms?from=mdr MORE TO WATCH. This 2019 TEDx talk by Ira titled ‘The Role of Women as Future Leaders’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrHlE5NEtvw This 2018 TEDx talk by Nipun Malhotra titled ‘Disability and India’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzgsQTUQ-Fw This 2017 interview with Ira: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxV7_vAltRE A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Our next guest, Ira Singhal was prevented from joining the civil services because of discrimination against her disability. She contested the case, and then went on to earn the highest score in the country for the civil service exam. Today, she serves in the country’s Indian Administrative Services (IAS). In line with her purpose of helping and enabling others, the role allows Ira to create opportunities for others, to empower others. With special guest Ira Singhal Ira Singhal is the first Person with Disability to top the prestigious Civil Services Examination, 2014. She currently serves as D.C. of Keshavpuram Zone in North Delhi Municipal Corporation, and is the Brand Ambassador for the Department of Disability, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. She is also a brand ambassador for Niti Ayog and is on the National Panel for Accessible Elections, Election Commission of India. She has won a number of awards, including India Today’s Woman of the Year 2015, President’s Gold Medal for Topping the IAS Training, and the First Ladies of India Award by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. Ira is also recorded in the Limca Book of Records. She has been a speaker on wide ranging issues like education, disability, Gender issues, skill development, and career counselling at more than 500 international and national conferences, industry forums, universities, colleges, and other top institutions of the country MORE TO READ. This NDTV article: https://www.ndtv.com/jobs/upsc-cse-number-of-women-joining-civil-services-is-less-than-25-2196839 This 2019 ThePrint article: https://theprint.in/opinion/understand-disability-mussoorie-academys-civil-servant-trainees-blindfolded-themselves/300759/ This 2019 HT article: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/north-mcd-installs-plastic-bottle-flaking-machines-in-karol-bagh/story-T55ah2AQdiRcqkvT2KiBsN.html This 2015 ET article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ira-singhals-journey-to-the-top-of-the-upsc-heap-is-a-signal-of-hope-for-every-disabled-person-battling-the-odds/articleshow/50335561.cms?from=mdr MORE TO WATCH. This 2019 TEDx talk by Ira titled ‘The Role of Women as Future Leaders’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrHlE5NEtvw This 2018 TEDx talk by Nipun Malhotra titled ‘Disability and India’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzgsQTUQ-Fw This 2017 interview with Ira: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxV7_vAltRE A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Episode 17 - Enabling Others

As the founder of SHEROES, a women-only social network, Sairee Chahal discusses the many ways in which leveraging shared platforms and community networks can open up the future of work to India's aspirational women. With special guest Sairee Chahal Sairee Chahal is Founder and CEO of SHEROES – the world’s largest online ecosystem for women. She is on the Board of Directors of Paytm Payments Bank. The SHEROES Network is home to the SHEROES app; Babygogo, a platform to support young mothers’; Maya, a global reproductive health platform and remote work product MARS. The network has a national and global footprint of 16 million women. Sairee is a Fellow of the Ananta Aspen’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellowship and a member of Aspen Global Leadership Network. She is also a recipient of the Devi Award, Femina Achievers Award, Editor's choice for L'Oreal, Femina Women's Award and Business Today, Most Powerful Women in Indian Business, and a Cartier Award Alumni. In 2018, SHEROES was awarded in the "Social &amp; Economic Empowerment" category at the IAMAI Digital Awards. MORE TO READ. This 2020 Forbes India article: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/self-made-women-2020/gig-economy-helps-india039s-women-workers-gain-financial-independence/57945/1 Sairee on jobs of the future: https://qz.com/india/1800366/sairee-chahal-on-the-jobs-that-will-define-indias-future/ This essay by Dr. Urvashi Aneja of Tandem Research: https://tandemresearch.org/publications/field-guide-to-the-future-of-work-a-view-from-india This 2020 ORF commentary: https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-future-of-work-embracing-informality-60680/ This 2020 TheWire article: https://thewire.in/business/covid-19-lockdown-delivery-gig-workers This 2019 FES report: http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/indien/15719.pdf This 2018 ORF Special Report: https://www.orfonline.org/research/a-new-social-contract-for-the-digital-age-46019/ This 2017 ICRIER report: http://icrier.org/pdf/Online_Freelancing%20_ICRIER.pdf MORE TO WATCH. This 2019 interview with Sairee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_4F7Mo8_zI This 2018 interview with Sairee (in Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ls3AIH22dY Sairee’s 2012 TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kNy7wsMuyU A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

As the founder of SHEROES, a women-only social network, Sairee Chahal discusses the many ways in which leveraging shared platforms and community networks can open up the future of work to India's aspirational women. With special guest Sairee Chahal Sairee Chahal is Founder and CEO of SHEROES – the world’s largest online ecosystem for women. She is on the Board of Directors of Paytm Payments Bank. The SHEROES Network is home to the SHEROES app; Babygogo, a platform to support young mothers’; Maya, a global reproductive health platform and remote work product MARS. The network has a national and global footprint of 16 million women. Sairee is a Fellow of the Ananta Aspen’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellowship and a member of Aspen Global Leadership Network. She is also a recipient of the Devi Award, Femina Achievers Award, Editor's choice for L'Oreal, Femina Women's Award and Business Today, Most Powerful Women in Indian Business, and a Cartier Award Alumni. In 2018, SHEROES was awarded in the "Social &amp; Economic Empowerment" category at the IAMAI Digital Awards. MORE TO READ. This 2020 Forbes India article: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/self-made-women-2020/gig-economy-helps-india039s-women-workers-gain-financial-independence/57945/1 Sairee on jobs of the future: https://qz.com/india/1800366/sairee-chahal-on-the-jobs-that-will-define-indias-future/ This essay by Dr. Urvashi Aneja of Tandem Research: https://tandemresearch.org/publications/field-guide-to-the-future-of-work-a-view-from-india This 2020 ORF commentary: https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-future-of-work-embracing-informality-60680/ This 2020 TheWire article: https://thewire.in/business/covid-19-lockdown-delivery-gig-workers This 2019 FES report: http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/indien/15719.pdf This 2018 ORF Special Report: https://www.orfonline.org/research/a-new-social-contract-for-the-digital-age-46019/ This 2017 ICRIER report: http://icrier.org/pdf/Online_Freelancing%20_ICRIER.pdf MORE TO WATCH. This 2019 interview with Sairee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_4F7Mo8_zI This 2018 interview with Sairee (in Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ls3AIH22dY Sairee’s 2012 TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kNy7wsMuyU A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Episode 16 - Finding What Works for You

Women In Labour, is a freewheeling, no-holds-barred, comedy podcast that explores taboo topics related to women, work, family, power and everything in between. Hosted by comedian, Aditi Mittal and filmmaker, Christina MacGillivray, Women In Labour asks questions like, ‘Why do women do the most unpaid work in the world?’, ‘What's stopping us from finding our inner boss?’, ‘Why do we preface our work emails with “I was just wondering...”?’ And the big one: ’What’s keeping us away from India's workplaces?’

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