Hindi films have given us a wide diversity in the character of the mom. Still, on a deeper note, there is a dire need for roles that help in breaking the ancient stereotypical definition of mother.
Young women who fail to perform are ‘quitters’, other women who break stereotypes are not sanskaari. Isn’t this what we are told to mould ourselves on?
Mamata Banerjee Khela Hobe chant goes from battlecry to victory chant as she makes a grand return for a third term.
Recently a friend of mine confided in me about the status of her marital life…
Apart from having all the trappings of a colourful and kitschy village fair, the festival serves as a matrimonial platform, for couples who have been seeing each other, secretly or otherwise.
Directed by Umesh Bist, Pagglait is the journey of a young widow as she learns how to free herself from her family and society, and find herself.
Shefali Tripathi Mehta on what inspired her to write a book on the struggles of those caring for loved ones with mental health issues.
Ranaut, by demeaning her colleagues, her tribe, is enabling patriarchy further.
Slut-shaming Disha Ravi: Commenting about a woman’s looks and character is the sure-shot way to tarnish her image. This is currently being played out in the case of Disha Ravi. A climate and environment activist who has been detained for allegedly sharing a ‘toolkit’ on farmers protest. I do not want to comment on whether […]
Pawri Ho Rahi Hai Stress Buster? So, there’s this video ‘Pawri Ho Rahi Hai’ which has gone viral. All it took Dananeer Mobeen aka Geena to become an overnight social media sensation was a virtual party or ‘Pawri’. The Pakistani influencer went viral after she posted her video clip on Instagram over the weekend. Having […]
