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A Millennial Woman’s Quest For Little Freedoms
I wondered hard on the question, what independence do I need? I need freedom from judgement. You too?
Richa Singh
When Women Are The Victim And The Accused As Well
Madhumita Pandey as part of her doctoral thesis at the criminology department of Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom interviewed 100 convicted rapists in India. In the interviews, she spoke to them about the act itself – why they did what they did and if at all they held any remorse. One case, in particular, […]
Why Madhu Kishwar, A Repeat Offender Of Misogyny Needs To STOP
In response to Madhu Kishwar’s recent comments on Divya Spandana, Richa Singh writes, what makes Kishwar’s words more troubling is that it amplifies the sentiment in society that a successful or ambitious woman reaches the top of the ladder through means other than that of her merit… These words have not been spoken by an […]
Avoidance Can’t Be the Solution: A Guide to Dealing with Internet Trolls
Interestingly, the word ‘troll’ comes from the Old Norse word ‘troll’ meaning giant or demon. The word also finds mention in Scandinavian fairy tales where they are denoted as antisocial, quarrelsome and slow-witted creatures which make life difficult for travellers. “Life difficult for travellers”, when we speak of the Internet troll, the meaning holds true […]
India At 70: What Do Women Need Freedom From?
Happy Independence Day! We have come a long way in terms of women’s rights since 1947. But we still have a long way to go. With every fight women win, there are many more stories of women being oppressed and shunned. Ironically, as our economy grows, female labour participation is decreasing. For every 100 boys […]
Indians Are Increasingly Seeking Counsel For Their Mental Health
Mental health issues have taken centre stage in India. There is finally some conversation on it. In a big move, the Mental Healthcare Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha this year on Mar 27. It has opened debate on how useful the bill is and whether it addresses key issues. What’s also alarming is how […]
Online Counselling Apps: What’s The Verdict?
As awareness around mental health grows, online counselling apps like YourDOST have caught investors’ eyes with their promises of tapping into the market of the mind. Their online platforms aim to reach thousands of people who only need an internet connection or mobile data to avail of expert help. But can these kinds of therapy […]
When Richa Singh saw a personal need go unfulfilled, she saw a business opportunity
“I love doing new things,” says Singh about transitioning from a salaried job to a business of her own
