Oxford Bookstore Kolkata ushered in International Women’s Day 2021 with an engaging discussion on #ChoosetoChallenge with women entrepreneurs Amrita Roy Chowdhury, Social Entrepreneur and Disability Activist, Shristi Dhandharia and Vrinda Ganeriwala, Photographers and Co-Founders, V S Studio moderated by Ramanjit Kaur, Internationally Acclaimed Theatre Actor – Director and Founder, The Creative Arts.

The in-store session presented by Oxford Bookstore Kolkata also marked the return of the famous gallery events which had been a highlight pre-lockdown.

Echoing the global International Women’s Day theme #ChoosetoChallenge, the conversation touched upon the different stereotypes and challenges that mark gender roles and what does celebrating women’s day means for these women achievers.

Amrita Roy Chowdhury highlighted the misconceptions associated with Down Syndrome. Vrinda Ganeriwala and Shristi Dhandharia spoke about the journey of starting their photographic venture- VS Studio with an emerging trend of pre and post-wedding photography in a male-dominated market.

The evening ended with celebrating the amazing feats that women all around the world have achieved in the last year. It ranged from Shaheen Bagh to the #metoo protests, from women leaders shining in the fight against the pandemic to climate activism.