Akansha Gupta

In No Textbook Does It Say That Only Men Can Be Reporters

There is a huge divide between the way global technology pundits boast about the technology revolution and the way in which women and marginalized communities at the grass root level experience it. While, technology and the internet are more accessible today women still face barriers such as the patriarchy, mistrust in technology and how to […]

We Don’t Realize The Range of Issues Women Have to Deal With

India ranked 108 out of 144 nations in the last Global Gender Gap report produced by the World Economic Forum, which looks at dimensions ranging from economic opportunities to political empowerment and healthcare. In the last 5 years, there has been a striking decline in the female population in the workforce, this only serves to […]

Politics of Body-Shaming: Why Are Women Constricted To Fitting In?

Body shaming the world over has created a widespread culture of non-acceptance, this is especially highlighted and even endorsed by the media and social media platforms. In India, after actor Vidya Balan muted a media reporter who was harshly criticizing her for her weight gain and body shape during the promotions of her film Tumhari […]

All Colours Of The Rainbow: Building Inclusiveness Into Public Discourse

Even though it is 2018, we find same-sex relationships in India are still rejected by many. Student’s from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru conducted a survey across eight Indian states which found that respondents are not forthcoming in sharing their support of adult consensual same-sex relations. Section 377 of the IPC criminalises all forms of non-penile […]

We Are At The Brink Of A Gender Equal World, The Big Change Is Social Media

How has feminism changed over the years? Are feminists of the earlier movements in agreement or disagreement with the new generation? Are the millennials marching away or towards a similar movement? Or a different one? Do older feminists see the new ones with scrutiny? These were the questions discussed at the panel on Intergenerational Feminism […]

Making Impact of Technology More Powerful For Women In Rural India

The truth is that women have been held back for ages. With the mobile revolution owning a device with access to the world beyond their village community is seen as a threat to the overarching patriarchal rule. However, we find, with greater access women all over rural India have started to reap the benefits of the […]

India’s Women Artists: Bharti Kher Draws Upon Dualities In Her Identity

Bharti Kher’s ideas and works are larger than life – quite literally. She’s is a feminist, philosopher and visionary who has earned a place in the International art sphere. Kher was endowed with the French Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. She is an Indian contemporary artist and creates art in various forms […]

Keith Mascarenhas On Building Mumbai Central’s First Women’s Loos

While men traditionally have been able to relieve themselves either in public or at toilets in allies, these spaces have been extremely dangerous for women to occupy, thus leading to more pressure on women to stay at home – where they can remain “secure”. A stride towards making women more comfortable in public spaces was […]

Women Carry Around One Thing More Than Men, Globally — It’s Guilt!

What is it that holds smart capable and intelligent women back? Do these factors differ culturally? What are the common struggles women face and is there a way to realize and approach them differently? The author of ‘How Women Rise’ Marshall Goldsmith, led a workshop at the U.S. Embassy in Mumbai and gave us some […]

Why Attending Women’s College is Relevant To Young Indian Woman

College is a time that is best known for self-exploration, experimentation and personal development. It is the first time most young people leave their homes and get their very first taste of responsibility. With this responsibility comes independence and most young people look forward to a time in which they can make decisions for themselves, […]