Quotes

"The truth is that a man, no matter how mediocre, weak or unworthy, moves up the ladder of position and power because of his gender.”

Maja Daruwala, chief editor, India Justice Report and executive director, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, The Indian Express, March 8, 2024

"The International Monetary 
Fund estimates that if female 
participation in India matched 
the world average of 50%, 
we would be one-third richer 
as a country.”

Naushad Forbes, co-chairman, Forbes 
Marshall; past president, Confederation 
of Indian Industry; chairman, Centre for 
Technology Innovation and Economic 
Research and the Ananta Aspen Centre,  Business Standard, November 23, 2023

"Again and again, they [the elderly residents of SHEOWS (The Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society)] tell of being turned away when their needs grew too great, when finances got too tight or when the strife of a packed house was too much to bear.”

"As India ages, a secret shame emerges: Elders abandoned by their children” by 
Matt Sedensky, Associated Press, 
August 2, 2024

"The elderly are some of my 
favorite people; while they are 
the most vulnerable, they are also the toughest. They have accrued the wisdom and experience of 
several decades to know 
what’s best for them.”

Dr Mazda Turel, practicing neurosurgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals and honorary 
assistant professor of neurosurgery, 
Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. 
Group of Hospitals, sunday mid-day, 
December 24, 2023

"It was Dorabji Tata, with 
scarce funds at his disposal and practically non-existent organization and infrastructure, who was behind the (Indian Olympic team) selection. Just as his father 
Jamsetji Tata is called the father 
of modern industry in India, his 
eldest son Dorabji is recognized 
as the pioneer of the Indian 
Olympic movement.”

Gulu Ezekiel, author and sports writer, 
The Indian Express, July 26, 2024 

"I was barefoot throughout the shoot in Jaisalmer. I was jumping off trains, walking on hot sand, doing all my stunts without body doubles. I lived on intermittent napping because we were shooting day and night. At one point, I didn’t shower for 10 days. I didn’t brush my hair. I didn’t wash my face. My eyes had mud in them. Headlining a film is a responsibility and I 
wanted to do my best.”

Tara Sutaria, actress, on her role in the movie 
Apurva, sunday mid-day, November 5, 2023