India, March 8 -- As the world marks International Women's Day today, conversations around women's empowerment often focus on leadership, achievements and rights. Equally significant, however, are the quieter spaces where women support one another in everyday life.

Across Chandigarh and its neighbours Mohali and Panchkula, a growing number of women-led communities are doing just that - creating informal circles centred on wellness, conversation and shared experiences.

Over the last few years, several such groups have begun taking shape in Chandigarh, bringing together women from different walks of life. Their activities range from weekly fitness sessions and yoga classes to workshops, wellness circles and informal discussions over bever...