Opinion
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…#IamRemarkable
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…
Bhai Dooj: Not Having A Brother Matters, But Only To Society
As the festive season enters the last leg after Diwali, brothers and sisters across the country are all set to…
Here’s How Diwali Celebrations Have Changed With Time
Time flies, and change kicks in. Nothing remains untouched by this law of nature, and so does the way we…
Moms Real Heroes Of Diwali: Keeping Traditions Alive Single-Handed
Being a working woman I face enormous pressure to keep the traditions going during the festive season, that too with…
Diwali As A Child Versus As An Adult: How The Festival Changes
As Diwali approaches this year on a Sunday, I cannot help but wonder how jaded it is going to be.…
Glamourising One-Sided Love Tricks Us To Stay In Loveless Relationships
Arijit Singh croons about it endlessly, while various actors form today and yesterday have acted out sad ballads dedicated to…
Gharonda: A Diwali Ritual Embodying And Refuting Patriarchy
India is diverse and so are its festivals and rituals. While there are many different ways in which people celebrate…
Set A Spending Threshold And Start Budgeting, It Helps
If you are one of those who are left with little or no money at the end of the month,…
If She Embodies Laxmi, Then Why Not Let Her Earn?
During the festive season, Indian women get deified year after year, being equated to the goddesses who bestow us with…
Underarm And Upper Lip Hair Fashionable Now, But Is It Empowering?
Hair, hair girls, have you uploaded your “hair statement selfie” yet on Insta-fuzz? It’s a popular trend this year you…
Women Are Prone To Trivialising Sexual Crimes Just Like Men
We often accuse men of trivialising sexual crimes by cracking jokes or making casual remarks that tend to normalise rape,…
Five Ways Diwali Traditions Have Changed Across Indian Households
Diwali is celebrated all over the country and is a festival marked by its various traditions. The Diwali traditions include…
Why We Disapprove Of Relationships Where Women Call Shots?
He leads, she follows. That’s the general template that every relationship in India is expected to follow. Love or arranged,…
How Women Are Policed At Workplace Under Guise To “Dress Nicely”
Every morning she puts in time and effort to pick out a proper outfit, style her hair and apply makeup…
This Diwali, Let Us Find What We’ve Lost In Search Of Convenience
As a child, I was a bystander to Diwali. It was a festival that was celebrated by friends and neighbours,…
Why Are Women Stereotyped As Needy And Demanding?
Opening WhatsApp the first thing in the morning is never advisable. Lord knows what travesty awaits you in form of…
Just When Did Festive Season Become Shopping “Dhamaka”?
The festive season is upon us and so are a million super-duper, bumper festive sales or dhamakas or extravaganzas. Every shop,…
Why Men Must Drive The New Conversation On Gender Equality
I found myself in a room full of young men and women to talk about the work we do at…
Not Many People Ask If Am Okay: Meghan Markle On New Motherhood
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Marklehas revealed that embracing motherhood under media glare has not been easy for her. In an upcoming…
‘The Sky Is Pink’ Gave Me Tears, Laughter And Some Lessons
The Sky Is Pink is not your usual slice of life films. The climax of the movie is revealed the…
20 Hour Flights Coming For Us, Are We Ready For Them?
I hate flying. I am among those who get a squirm in her stomach two days before I have to…Do We Realise How Prejudices Keep Us From Being Kinder To Others?
Have you ever wondered how the prejudices that are instilled in us since childhood make us intolerant rigid people, unwilling…
Of Karva Chauth And Other Such Fasts and Festivals
Today is Karva Chauth. Yesterday, messages were flying to and fro on the women’s WhatsApp group of our residential society.…
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: A Timeless Classic Or Highly Problematic Film?
Yes, Karan Johar’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was released exactly 21 years ago. Feel old yet? Wait, before you get all nostalgic,…
Forcefully Kissing Women Is A Crime Which Can’t Be Sugarcoated
Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been taken to court by a woman who has accused him of allegedly kissing…
‘Wife’ comment on Esther Duflo’s Nobel prize indicative of a bigger problem
The fifth Women in the Workplace report was just released by Lean In and McKinsey & Co. It talks about…
Want To Bring Up Strong Daughters? Then Lead By Example Mums
I must not have been more than ten years old, but the memory is very clear. I remember my mother…
Why the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Economics matter for me
For most people the second week in October probably doesn’t hold much promise. Longer days for some, perhaps. But for…
My First Encounter With Caste, And How It Made Me Extremely Uneasy
From the moment I stepped into Rajasthan to kick start my fellowship, I was greeted with the most (in) famous…
What Keeps Parents From Discussing Social Identity With Children
Every parent can recall an embarrassing incident where their child pointed out to a stranger and asked why he or…
Accepting Your Mental Health Issues Is The First Step To Healing
This couldn’t be happening to me, I would tell myself, every time I found myself crying inconsolably, with either my…
How A Cup Of Coffee With My Neighbour Culminated Into Friendship
A lot can happen over a cup of coffee, as they say. Though here, I do not mean a romantic…
Why Is It A Taboo To Quit, For The Sake Of Mental Well-Being
Mental health has emerged as an epidemic, engulfing the human race across gender and age groups. While there seems to…#MeToo India: Bringing Sexual Misconduct Out Of The Whisper Network
One year ago, a barrage of allegations levied on social media finally gave Indian women a voice to talk about…
Dear Men, Offer To Help The Goddesses That Reside In Your Home
Yes. Goddesses are real. They do not exist in a frame or a mud sculpture to be worshipped for nine…
Dilemma: Should Women Embrace Motherhood Early On Or Later In Life?
Motherhood. So much has been written about this amazing institution, and yet all the writings combined can’t do any justice…
Satya Paul Ad Says Karva Chauth Is “True Essence Of Womanhood”
Karva Chauth is just around the corner and naturally, brands are trying to cash on it, just like any other…
Would You Become An “Old-Fashioned” Wife To Pamper Your Husband?
A 30-year-old woman from Oregon has quit her job to live like a 1950s “old-fashioned” housewife with her husband. According…
How Durga Puja Definitions Have Changed Considerably
“Madam, how many followers on Twitter? Instagram? You are followed by many phamous film peepuls. Specially that Bengali director. I…
Every Woman Needs To Reclaim Her Me-Time. Here Are Some Tips
Last year, I began a new ritual for myself. It wasn’t one that involved candle lighting and invocations to forces…
Why Is It A Compulsion For Women To Please Their Mother-In-Law?
The saas-bahu relationship in an Indian household is the stuff legends are made of. Hundreds and thousands of movies and…
Of Devis and Demons: The Shakti Present In Us Is An Unstoppable Force
I am not really into ritualistic forms of worship, but the exaltation of the divine feminine during the grand Navratri…
Measuring Mahatma Gandhi’s Relevance In Today’s World
“I am sorry, you know we humans we do a lot usually not benefitting the world around us, not benefitting…
Nursery Toppers On Billboard: Where Is Education Headed In India?
A Hyderabad school has invited social media ire for putting up a topper list on billboard. Why is that concerning,…
Kalki Koechlin Chooses A Gender Neutral Name For Her Baby
Actor Kalki Koechlin has announced that she is five months pregnant. The actor is expecting her first child with her…
Rumi: A Poet Who Saw Divinity’s Reflection In Women
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop,” wrote Rumi and just…
This Navratri, Pledge To Unleash Your Inner Fierce Goddess
Celebrations for Navratri have begun as the revered goddess graces us with her presence. But while we celebrate both her…Dear Women, Don’t Be Modest And Speak Up About Your Achievements
A few years ago, I was exchanging cards with another participant at a conference. My card described me as Facilitator,…
Ayushmann Khurrana Takes Break From Work, Says ‘Wife Needs My Time’
Can you even imagine an actor at the peak of his game taking a long break from his career, to…
Why Do We Measure Success Of A Marriage By Its Longevity?
I often come along people who boast about how Indians have a knack to 'make' successful marriages, as compared to…
Maternity Leave Policy In India: How Helpful Is It To Working Women?
Motherhood is a beautiful journey which does not end in nine months with the delivery of baby rather it keeps…
Why Are Women The Chief Sacrifice Officers In Our Society?
When it comes to making sacrifices, Indian women seem to have a monopoly on the matter. Infact I have seen…
Why Is Male Rape Not Considered A Serious Offence?
A man's account, alleging sexual assault at hands of two perpetrators in a public restroom has raised some very important…Let Her Be Angry: Use The Transformative Powers Of Rage
I walked into the bathroom. Lifted the seat. Sat there and put my palms to my face and I bawled.…
Why Is Marriage Made To Be A Coveted Trophy For Women?
“So when is your sister getting married?”" A distant relative prodded me, while all I could do was to restrain…
Why Are Adults So Unwilling To Listen To Greta Thunberg?
So, a 16-year-old takes it upon herself to spearhead the global conversation on climate change, but what does she get…
Saand Ki Aankh: Should Young Actors Have Played Older Women?
The trailer on Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Saand Ki Ankh is out today. Based on the lives famous…
There’s A Pillow Bra To ‘Fight’ Cleavage Wrinkles Now
Ladies, there’s a way to reclaim your smooth and taut skin from wrinkles, even long after you bid adieu to…
Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan: Finally An Indian Gay Romcom?
The makers of Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan have released an animated cast introduction for the film and…
How Haircuts Are Still Used To Stereotype Women
English dailies and social media have taken a keen interest in Ivanka Trump’s latest haircut, a “political bob” and how…
E-Cigarette Ban: Is It Timely Or Absolutely Unnecessary?
The government of India has issued a ban on e-cigarettes, citing its hazardous effects on health. Indian Finance Minister made…
Celebrity Food Events: Are They Actually Worth The Hype?
Celebrity cook and cookbook author Nigella Lawson was in India recently, curating a dinner for premium clientele of a credit…
Chauvinism Gets Instilled At Home, Family Upbringing Plays A Great Role
I go to social media because it shows us reflections of our society, so I keep checking out one platform…
Mumbai University Trades Robes With Traditional Wear For Convocation
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the word convocation? A sea of…
Why Millennials Are Increasingly Quitting Social Media
Social media controls our life today in a way it has never done before. A large part of the population…
Gap Years Are Gaining Popularity Among Students: Here’s Why
A gap year is a period between studies, wherein the student, instead of starting their next course as soon as…
Goop’s Nude Image Row: Idolising Unrealistic Bodies?
An Instagram image posted by Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness enterprise Goop from their handle hasn’t gone down well even with the…
Malala’s Comments On Kashmir: Has She Stepped Over The Line?
Education rights activist Malala Yousafzai has invited wrath on Twitter for her comments on the on-going lockdown in the Kashmir…
Agatha Christie: The Queen Of Crime Lives On In Her Body Of Work
“That is why most great love stories are tragedies,” said Agatha Christie in Death on the Nile. Why am I writing…
Deodorant Ad Promises Men That Their “Virginity Can Be Cured”
Virginity, a “status” that is an obsession among Indian society, albeit being a taboo. However, the interpretation of virgin status…
Undergarment Memes: This Is The Level Of Political Discourse In India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is being trolled on social media for saying that millennials are responsible for slump in the…Are You Willing To Risk Your Life For Instagram Likes?
A travel blogger couple is under fire for posting a photograph of themselves in which they can be seen dangling…
Dear Akshay Kumar, Please Don’t Undermine The Journey Of Motherhood
So, we have superstar Akshay Kumar urging us to be “product of mother nature not a product of a product”…
Reasons Why Women Should Say No To Thankless Office Tasks
Often women workers find themselves performing office tasks which are not just below their pay grade but also are not…
Data Breach In Health Apps: Don’t We Deserve Better?
Menstruation tracking apps are in news for leaking information regarding women’s menstrual cycle and sexual activity to Facebook. You can…
Adult Only Hotels: Do Grown Ups Deserve Peace Or Are They Child-Intolerant?
A boutique resort in Coorg doesn’t allow children below the age of 12, and yet it is seeing a rise…In the news
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Binny Bansal Resigns After 2016 “Serious Misconduct” AllegationsNovember 14, 2018