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‘No Internet’ Acts As A Pause Button In Our Routine, And This Is Alarming!
As India sets a record of sorts for the longest shutdown of the Internet in a democracy, many of us…
Panga Trailer: Story Of A Working Mother Who Dares To Dream
Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari has teamed with Kangana Ranaut to bring us Panga, a film about the comeback of a…#IamRemarkable
Perhaps The True Hero Of Christmas Has Always Been Mary
Christmas has always been a festival that has been fraught with much emotion for me. When I was young, my…
Why Pragya Thakur Felt Entitled To Waste Passengers Time On A Flight
BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur recently delayed a flight for 45 minutes, because she felt entitled enough to sit in…
Climate conferences are male, pale and stale: It’s time to bring in women
The COP25 climate meeting in Madrid concluded over the weekend. As in past meetings, the talks failed to make much…
Best Of 2019: How A Meme Showcased Reality Of Working Women
It's a meme that not only breaks stereotypes but also put the harsh reality of working women under spotlight. The image…
Women Over Seventy Are Proving That Ageing Doesn’t Mean Slowing Down
Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman was in news recently, for taking up wildlife photography at the age of 81. I just…
There’s An Activist In Each One Of Us, We Need To Keep Her Alive
Looking at all the students and youth out in the streets right now, protesting against Citizenship Amendment Act, my heart…
Even Winning Awards Isn’t Enough For Women To Earn Individual Identity
Imagine winning one of the highest literary awards in the country, and then being referred to by your husband's name…
Citizenship Amendment Act: Why You Need To Speak Up Now
The nation is burning. The electorate is conflicted. Citizenship Amendment Act, passed by both houses of Parliament has given rise…
Dear Society, I Love Sexist Advice: Said No Woman Ever!
Dear Society, while you carry an unending list of all that is sinful and disobedient for daughters to do (in…
Are Relationships Becoming Performative For The Sake Of Social Media?
A man recently dumped his girlfriend because he found almond milk in her refrigerator instead of regular kind. How do…
What A Year Of Reading More Women Writers Taught Me
Being a woman writer I had always assumed that I am woke enough to be reading the right amount of…
Jane Austen: Why The English Novelist Remains Relevant Even Today
Today is the birthday of one of the most loved English novelists of all time, Jane Austen. It is her…
It’s Been Seven Years Nirbhaya, And We Continue To Fail You
It has been seven years since the nation became witness to the Nirbhaya rape and murder case on this day.…
Mardaani 2 Review: This Film Will Disturb And Grip You At The Same Time
The movie Mardaani 2 is disturbing. It gripped me, it shook me, and it affected my thought process. Let me…
The Women Who Will Inextricably Be Associated With 2019 For Me
And with this month, the year draws to a close. It has been a hurried sort of year. Not for…
Scientists Fear Insect Populations Are Shrinking. Here Are Ways To Help
Are you planning a big garden clean-up, or stocking up on fly spray to keep bugs at bay? Before you…
No, Married Working Women Don’t Spend All Their Money On Themselves
While the strength of women in Indian workforce remains a matter of concern, their battle against stereotypes seems to have…
Is A Mother’s Love Only Expressed In Her Cooking?
A recent advertisement by a leading dairy products brand in India is being trolled for endorsing the stereotyping that mothers…
Five Things Bollywood Should Do Differently In 2020
The next year, nay the next decade is almost upon us and while the atmosphere in and outside the country…
Delhi Government To Make Boys Take Oath To Behave Well With Girls
Delhi government has announced that it will administer an oath to male students at all schools to behave well with…
Proud To Represent Women In Economics: Esther Duflo In Nobel Speech
Only the second woman to win a Nobel Prize in Economics, it was not a surprise that Esther Duflo made…
Chhapaak Trailer Promises Inspiring Journey Of An Acid Attack Survivor
Rarely does one come across a trailer that makes you desperate for the film to match the expectations it has…
Wearing Makeup And Nail Polish Doesn’t Make Me Less Of A Feminist
My twitter timeline was flooded with pictures of women flaunting their nail polish and lipstick. Was this the new saree…
Dear Mama, When I Grow Up, I Want To Be You: A Daughter’s Ode
Almost six months ago, my mom had a total right knee replacement surgery. The surgeon, a top-notch orthopedic specialist, inserted…
Rape Culture: A Complex Problem That Mere Death Penalty Can’t Solve
Dr. Manjeer Mukherjee, Senior Director at Arpan, asks whether punitive measures like capital punishment or extra-judicial killings of accused by…
How Zozibini Tunzi, The New Miss Universe Won Us Over With An Answer
A new queen has arrived, a beauty queen, and what an arrival. I say hail the new Miss Universe -…
How Transition To Womanhood Is Often Marred By Resentment For Girls
I mustn’t have been older than 12 when it happened to me. It was a hot summer afternoon and I…
Why Men Rape, Time To Ask Some Tough Questions
Why Men Rape, is it time To Ask Some tough questions? Rekha Kurup says it is high time we start talking…Should We Celebrate The Custodial Killing Of Hyderabad Rape Accused?
India woke up to shocking news of Cyberabad Police commissioner VC Sajjanar conducting an encounter of the four persons accused in…
Hyderabad Encounter: Five Questions We Should Be Asking As A Nation
Four main accused in the Hyderabad rape and murder case were shot dead by Telangana police in an encounter. While…
Dear Society, Stop Assuming That Single Women Are Lonely
She lives alone with a bunch of cats for company, the poor thing. What a miserable life it must be.…
International Volunteer Day: How Volunteering Made Me Responsible
When I joined ‘Make A Difference’, a Delhi based NGO, to teach young kids at a shelter home I didn't…
Indian Justice System Failed Another Rape Survivor From Unnao
They say raise your voice when someone tries to sexually harass you. But what happens after a woman calls out…
Can We Stop Saying That The Dad Is Babysitting? He Is Parenting
I was just speaking with an acquaintance of mine about an upcoming work trip that I am taking. So your…
How Singlehood Has Finally Emerged As The New Cool For Women
Veteran Actor Asha Parekh has revealed that she chose to stay single because she was completely put off by the…
Has India Forgotten To See Rape As A Crime Unless It Is Violent?
Can you believe there are people who think that the act of having sex with a person against their wishes…
64,000 Trees To Be Cut For Defence Expo In Lucknow: A Citizen Reacts
Growing up in Lucknow was an easy life. You could walk (safely and healthily) from your house to your friend’s…
Why Are Regressive Dialogues Still A Thing In Bollywood Films?
Often written to invoke applause and laughter, regressive dialogues aren’t uncommon in Hindi films. While the sexist and cheesy films…
Meet The Women Who Continue To Fight For Bhopal, Lest We Forget
I can never forget the night, exactly 35 years ago, on December 2, 1984, the air suddenly turned deadly at…
Storytelling Is Not About Marketing, It’s About Making Connections
Why Businesses Need Storytelling I was recently speaking at the WorldCom conference in Jaipur on the evolution of storytelling and…
Preventing Rape: It’s Time We Moved From Outrage To Action
I am sure that many of you are feeling anger, sorrow, helplessness and even cynicism after reading and hearing about…
What purpose does the Hyderabad advisory for women serve?
In wake of the horrific rape and murder of the Hyderabad vet, the Hyderabad police have issued an 14 point…
Round Up 2019: A Year Of Feeble Female Narrative In Bollywood
For the past few years Bollywood has been consistently giving us women-centric films, which were seldom preachy and thoroughly enjoyable.…Men with sexist ideas of masculinity are more likely to abuse women
Men who adhere to rigid, sexist stereotypes of how to be a man are more likely to use and tolerate…
Why The 16 Days Of Activism Should Matter To Every Woman
On Monday, 25th Nov 2019, we started the global 16 Days of Activism to eliminate violence against women. These 16…What It Costs Women To Travel Alone In The Dark
I opened the papers today to the details about the horrific rape and murder of a 27-year-old Hyderabad based veterinary doctor,…
Desi Moms Are Ruling Social Media, But Why Are We Amused?
Clad in a saree, with her hair loosely made up in a bun and a red bindi adorning her forehead,…
How Violence Against Women Is Deeply Rooted In Disrespect
“All violence against women start with disrespect.” I once came across this quote, and its utter simplicity hit me hard.…
Will You Cancel Your Honeymoon For A Cricket Match?
Cricket is a religion in India, we all know that. But how steadfast are its followers is clear in the…
Why Do We Mothers Internalise Our Child’s Failures As Our Own
It is not uncommon among women to internalise failures of their loved ones, especially children. Mothers feel compelled to bear…
What Toxic Friendships Can Teach Us About Ourselves
Friendship, a bond most of us associate with unconditional dedication and reliability, which brings us joy and companionship. But like…
Parvathy’s Take On Kabir Singh Deserves A Round Of Applause
Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh and its predecessor Arjun Reddy are in news again, but this time fortunately for the…
How Turning 50 Is Tampering My World Both Inside And Out
I The 50 It’s an understatement of sorts. The moment I state this to myself, I go quiet. Introspection grabs…
Actresses Shouldn’t Have To Ask For Credit When Their Films Do Well
Actor Taapsee Pannu has laid the male supremacy, which decides dynamics both on and off screen in Bollywood, bare with…
Frozen 2: A Film That Breaks Many Fairytale Stereotypes
Frozen 2 has released and how, by now almost half the world must have watched it! My daughter’s birthday is…
Dating: Is There Really A Way To Get Better At It?
Dating in today's world seems like this Herculean task. With an innumerable number of dating apps like Tinder and Bumble,…
Intimate Scenes In Films: How Much Say Do Actresses Have?
There used to be a time when intimate scenes between lead or supporting actors of a film used to be…
Pragya Thakur: A Beneficiary Of Our Political Short-Term Memory
Malegaon blast accused and elected MP from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya Thakur has been nominated to the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of…
Would You Livestream Your Hotel Stay For One Dollar Tariff?
A few days ago I read about a man who has been livestreaming the last McDonald’s burger in Iceland, before…
Why Do Husbands Still Struggle To Accept Wife’s Big Paycheck?
According to a study, husbands experience increased levels of stress when their wife begins to earn more than 40 percent…
Why women need to have conversations about money and finance
Let’s face it, of all the things that women talk about amongst themselves, money and money management is not one…
ConMari: How to Make Space For Your Products In Customers’ Cupboards
Decluttering expert Marie Kondo has launched an online store where people can buy homeware and self-care products. Yes, this is…
Why Must Elderly Care Rest Solely With A Daughter-In-Law?
Women are expected to singlehandedly bear the burden of household duties after marriage in our society. They must run the…
Mardaani: Must Women Shed Femininity To Be Courageous?
Rani Mukerji is all set to reprise her role as the ruthless and heroic cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the…
Successful Bloggers Tell Us How They Improve And Popularize Blogs
Blogging is one of the best ways to express your thoughts and opinions and earn handsome money. In the age…
Sabarimala: Let The Lord Be, Let The Men Be, There Are Other Temples
Sabarimala temple, located Northeast of Pathanamthitta in Kerala, opens its doors today for Lord Ayappa’s devotees, but women are still not welcome. In…
Fake Blood Capsules For Brides: A Product We Didn’t Need
Virginity remains a USP among brides in our society, and while we are doing nothing to correct this regressive mind-set,…
Life In The Kashmir Valley Through A Candid Lens
It’s over 100 days now since Article 370 was abrogated and the state of Jammu & Kashmir bifurcated on August…
Seven Things To Get Over To Become A Successful Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship is an edifice of leadership, confidence and power. To be a successful entrepreneur, one should have a firm hold…
Celebrating The Inherent Feminism Of A Bollywood Item Girl
What’s the first adjective that comes to mind when I say “Item Girl?” On a scale of “cheap” to “vampish”…
Underemployed? Here Are Three Things You Should Do
It is important to remember that being underemployed is not only common but also not something to be ashamed about.…
Air India Challenges Stereotypes Accidentally, With All Male Crew Flight
While all-women crew flights make headlines these days, Air India is in news for its flight with an all-male crew,…
Then Versus Now: How Has Childhood Changed For Kids
As is the modern ritual every year on Children’s Day, I scour through my childhood pictures, to find a suitable…Imposter Mom Syndrome: Are We Hardwired To Doubt Ourselves?
No one ever said motherhood is easy. However, all the terrifying stories about sleepless nights, bawling kids lying spread eagle…
Will Sita Temple Inspire People’s Perception Of the Goddess?
The state of Uttarakhand is planning to construct a temple dedicated to goddess Sita in the Phalswari village, where she…
Analysis Of 3.5 Million Books Show Bias In How Genders Are Described
A machine went through nearly 3.5 million books to analyse the adjectives used for men and women, revealing in the…
Global Girl: Eirliani will ski to North Pole to campaign against Child Sexual Abuse
Eirliani is Executive Director of YAKIN, a not-for-profit tackling child sexual abuse, and Director at the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation…
Do Millennials Believe In God? A Question With Several Answers
The existence and the belief in God is the most contested debate since forever. The dilemma of what came before,…
Why Is A Woman Expected To Adjust In Every Phase Of Her Life?
Please adjust. How often do you hear that? At a moment of introspection, I realized that in every woman’s life, there…
Margaret Mitchell’s Southern Belle In ‘Gone With The Wind’ Still Enthralls Us
“After all, tomorrow is another day!” The book Gone with the Wind ends with this famous line. Have you ever…
Have We Forgotten The Art Of Arguing In The Era Of Outrage
It is everywhere, from the roads to your social media feeds, to your news channels to film theatres. We are…
Why Does Virginity Remain An Obsession Today, Even In West?
US Rapper TI recently revealed that he takes his daughter every year to a gynaecologist for a mandatory examination of…
Why Should A Woman Change Herself After Marriage?
Every girl in our society is brought up to be adjusting by nature, an expert at adapting herself as per…
Emma Watson Has “Self-Partnered” To Beat Stigma Around Being Single
Tired of neighbourhood aunties and distant uncles prodding you on your plans to get married? Approaching thirty, and yet single…
Dear Women, Why Do We Confuse Love With Mollycoddling?
How do you tell a person who means a lot to you that you love them? How do you prove…
Want To Be A Morning Person? Here Are Some Hacks To Help
When billionaires and successful entrepreneurs write about how waking up every day at five am has led them to their…
Pati Patni Aur Woh Trailer Reduces Marital Rape To Punchline
In a post #MeToo era, one would think that filmmakers would treat the issues like rape, sexual assault and molestation…
Jacinda Ardern Lists Planting Trees As Achievement. Where Are We In India At?
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s recollection of what all her government has achieved in the last two years in…
What Does “Dressing For Success” Mean To Millennial Working Women?
Women today are increasingly rejecting the oppressive standards of beauty and dressing that have plagued the workplace since eternity. Matching…
Why Is ‘Reformed’ Believer Kanye West Policing His Wife And Daughter?
The credibility of anything that has to do with the Kardashians cannot be looked at without a doubt. The only…
The Selfie Obsession Is Coming To An End: Here’s Why
In the year 2003, we were given our first front-facing camera on mobile devices. By 2013, the word “selfie” was…
The Temptation To Embrace No Shave November Is Real
Ditch the razor, as No Shave November is here, and yes, I am talking to you dear women. Why must…
How Revenge Porn And Double Standards Cost Katie Hill Her Career
Revenge Porn. A word that sends a chill down the spine of many millennial women, who are too aware of…
How Realistic Is Media Portrayal Of The Youth?
Media often projects the youth to be self-centred, carefree and irresponsible. They do not listen to their parents and are…
Will You Dare To Step Away From Work To Focus On Mental Health?
Australian Cricketer Glenn Maxwell is reportedly taking a break from cricket to focus on his mental health. According to Cricket…Why Women Must Master The Art Of Being Thick-Skinned
For women, especially living in a conservative society such as ours, criticism in any and every aspect of life is…
Alabama’s Abortion Ban Is On Hold, But Can Women Rejoice?
A federal judge in the US has blocked the Alabama anti-abortion bill temporarily, which was to go into implementation from…
Law Professor Over Media Magnate As President: Tunisia Set For Change?
Retired law professor Kais Saied won presidential elections in Tunisia with over 72 percent of popular votes. On October 13,…
Here’s Why Self Pity Is Doing Yourself A Disservice
Have you ever thought "Why do bad things only happen to me?" It's a common thought. Feeling sorry for yourself,…
Japan: Rent An Uncle To Do Your Chores, Get Advice And Ward Off Stalkers
If you are on the lookout for a middle-age companion who will provide you a platonic companionship, do your chores…In the news
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Why We Need Stalking As A Non-Bailable Offence In The First InstanceDecember 24, 2018