Sex is important at every stage: Twinkle Khanna
Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna, while speaking at an event, said that sex is important at every stage of life. "The things I found extremely attractive in Akshay have changed over time," she added. Twinkle and Akshay, who got married in 2001, completed 16 years of marriage in January this year. They have a 14-year-old son Aarav and a 4-year-old daughter Nitara.
An event to reckon with, the India Today Woman Summit returns this year as the ideal platform for women from all walks of life to voice their thoughts and opinions. This year, we have on our discussion panel renowned personalities like paralympic champion Deepa Malik, acid attack survivor and campaigner Laxmi Saa, women rights activist Mumtaz Shaikh, writer Samhita Arni and Bhartiya Muslim Mahila Andolan founder Zakia Soman, among others, with the icing on the cake being the only male guest, actor Shahid Kapoor. Here are the live updates: India Today Woman Awards By Guest Of Honour, Hema Malini"My mother sacrificed a lot to make me achieve my goals. I'm very thankful to her. She always used to say, wherever you go, leave your footprint," Hema Malini says. And the award winners are...India Today Woman Scientist of the Year: Dr B ValsaIndia Today Woman Writer of the Year: Twinkle KhannaIndia Today Businesswoman of the Year: Radhika Piramal India Today Inspirational Woman of the Year: Archana Ramasundaram India Today Woman Actors of the Year: Fatima Sana Sheikh and Sanya MalhotraIndia Today Woman in Public Service: Ria Sharma India Today Woman Rising Star of the Year: Jasleen RoyalIndia Today Mother of the Year: Rajwinder Kaur India Today Vivel Woman of Resilience: Deepa MalikIndia Today Man of the Year: Shahid KapoorIndia Today Sportswoman of the Year: Dipa Karmakar   Session 12: Feminism For Dummies | An Open Letter To Sexism By Swara BhaskarActress Swara Bhaskar writes an open letter to her life-long genius companion, sexism. From tracing her story as a little girl who was asked to smile a lot to be liked by everyone to her first kiss resulting in a lot of Maths homework to the funny hastags running on social media by men asking for equality--Swara Bhaskar nails the society's hypocrisy towards women.She then speaks as Sexism to the woman, about grapes being sour. "I don't need you on my team. I have Trump... Get used to power equations, darling. The reason I, sexism, continue to rule is because I have  pitched your fight as men vs women--you getting your rights seems like men losing theirs," Sexism.READ STORY | An open letter to sexism by Swara BhaskarWATCH VIDEO | India Today Summit 2017: Swara Bhaskar reads out a letter to SexismSession 11: From Head To Toe | That Healing FeelingModerated by Avantika JoshiREAD STORY | The only way out is within, believe these therapists Session 10: Armed And Hilarious | The Legend Of Mrs FunnybonesModerated by Koel PurieREAD STORY | Sex is always important: Twinkle KhannaSession 9: Boss Women | Shattering StereotypesModerated by Shweta PunjThe one stereotype you've had to battle... The innate judgement calls women are forced to make...Any harassment you've faced in your careers, and have you pushed back?READ STORY | People don't take female entrepreneurs seriously, says Soumya RajanSession 8: Women And Mythology | Were They Better Off?Moderated by Kaveree BamzaiYour favourite mythological woman... What would Amrita Sheirgill have said to Donald Trump?  A man you would rather be a myth... READ STORY | All women today should fight like Durga: Rama VaidyanathanSession 7: When Life Gives You Lemons | Make Lots Of LemonadeModerated by Padmaja Joshi#WomanSummit17Acid attack survivor Laxmi Saa shares the mantra to live life positively. LIVE https://t.co/MO5uiwofa4pic.twitter.com/c4dl9y3L0DWhat keeps you going...READ STORY | I'm a survivor, not a victim: Laxmi SaaSession 6: Fierce Creatures | Why I Am A FeministModerated by Asmita BakshiHow do you define feminism, and what do you think it is not? Body issues...Fighting sexism on a daily basis...Sexist encounters... Female bondsYour "I will not conform" moment... READ STORY | Feminism is not a biological thing: Richa ChadhaSession 5: Soul Song | The Music Of JoyModerated by Sushant MehtaREAD STORY: Jasleen Royal gets candid about her musical journeySession 4: Fight Like A Girl | Punch Like A Woman Moderated by Padmaja Joshi #WomanSummit17 Selfie Moments!@taapsee with @PadmajaJoshi Experience the magic - Log on to https://t.co/mM6QF474SFpic.twitter.com/LT9juyZwWrREAD STORY | I fight like a woman, I am no less empowered in strength: Tapsee PannuSession 3: Right To Pray | Are Women Children Of A Lesser God?Moderated by Padmaja JoshiREAD STORY | When all are born out of a woman, how can she be considered impure: Trupti DesaiSession 2: The Perfect Co-Star | In Reel And Real LifeModerated by: Koel PurieREAD STORY | I'm a worst-case scenario person: Shahid KapoorSession 1: Battling Bias | Why Women Won't Shut Down, Shut UpModerated by: Rajdeep Sardesai Q. If you were the male head politician of your party instead of a female one, what change would you bring about?  Supriya Sule: I'll give women 50 per cent reservation.  Sushmita Dev: I'll start by reshuffling portfolios.  K Kavitha: Education for girls in India should be free.Meenakshi Lekhi: Juliet squads! I would focus on the martial qualities of women.Praniti Shinde: I would first teach my son to respect women. READ STORY | Gender is not so much of an issue in politics anymore: K KavithaWelcome address by India Today Group Editorial Director for Broadcast and New Media Kalli Purie