“My son was attached to my stepmother and my daughter enjoyed the attention from my mother. This camaraderie, unity and selfless teamwork was and is uncommon amongst divorced couples.” Today’s woman dreamer, Eshani Shah, the daughter of Taarak Mehta, one of India’s most famous writers, fondly known for the famous show, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, shares her incredible journey growing up in this creative, artistic celebrity family, and how being immensely loved and nurtured by both her mothers (birth-mother and step-mother) helped her grow into the woman she is today. Eshani, a very talented artist, shares how effective co-parenting changed her life in this heartwarming story. An inspiring story for all generations on the power of great parenting and putting children first! Enjoy her story below!

“There has been much banter in the Architectural World about the impact of Coronavirus on Architecture…and vice-versa. The parameters have shifted.” Today’s woman dreamer, Amrata Kirpalani, a Boston-Based architect and design professional, shares her expertise on what we can expect the future design of our offices, schools, and businesses to look like, in order to enable social distancing and safety. In this article, Amrata brings light on how the pandemic has compelled the Design industry to delve into deeper questions about designing for the future with foresight, and the essential precautions that children must take at schools. From touch-free bathrooms to new desk layouts, join us for a New Conversation on Architecture in 2021!

“Ekal’s mission is the holistic development of remote rural villages. Ekal has four main pillars - Literacy, Digital Literacy , Health and Livelihood. During Covid we played a critical role in keeping the villages safe.’ Our final story of 2021’s Season of Giving, is Executive Director of Ekal USA, Ranjani Saigal. A community leader with a passion for education technology, Ranjani shares how Ekal is working to empower rural communities and villages around the world. During the pandemic, NGOs like Ekal have played a crucial role in supporting vulnerable communities with crucial resources. For today’s story, Ranjani reflects on her Ekal journey, how the organization aided in Covid-relief efforts (such as creating over 300,000 masks and a Telehealth hot line) and her vision for future of the organization. Enjoy the story and the rest of the Season of Giving!