The Morning Before The Sky Fell
School is buzzing with the innocence and fear of unfinished homework and unprepared tests.
“Hey, look at this toy, my dad bought this for me”, another 8-year-old, giggling with happiness, showed her friend.
Pals: unexpected, yet unforgettable
As she stood beside her parents, peeking through our classroom from time to time, she was mistaken for a parent by her classmates. Physically matured, yet docile at heart. Being a nerd, she came across a lot of hatred and stereotypes, the usual ones, of course.
An 'Extraordinary' Ordinary Woman
How was it to be a woman in those days? This is one question that has been encompassed my mind for a long time now. While pondering on this, I realised that the best way to understand women in those days, is by learning more about our own grandmothers and great grandmothers.
Mumtaz (Shirin) of Mysore: Urdu’s first, forgotten, female critic
‘Life does not comprise only accidents, events and solid experiences. The intangible change in the biological and mental growth, character and attitude of any individual, the effect of tourism and other cultures, the idea of religion and morals, life (and my life too) is a combination of them all.’
The Thamizh 'Sheroes' of South Africa
Although Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March worldwide, in South Africa we celebrate Women’s Day on August 9.
Aadi Festival of the South African Tamizhs
South African Indians of Thamizh Origin who were brought by the British as Indentured labourers from South India to Natal from 1860 to 1906 to work in the sugarcane plantations have some unique customs that they practice. Due to certain circumstances they had to adapt in their new environment, but also preserve their customs and traditions.
Understanding Menopause: Stages, Impacts, and Preparation
While as women, we go through this emotional, physical and mental roller coaster it seems the expectations from the people around us don’t seem to become a little more considerate or kind.
Emotional Cycles of Men Vs. Women: Understanding Gender Differences in Emotional Processing
I have observed how my friends, relatives both men and women, and even myself, have reacted to the same situations differently, while there is an overall pattern that the majority of women and men adhere to in these scenarios.
The Power of Activism: Shaping Society for the Better
IF YOU TREMBLE WITH INDIGNATION AT EVERY INJUSTICE THEN YOU ARE A COMRADE OF MINE—CHE GUEVARA
The Motherhood Penalty
What are we having this liberty for? We have this liberty to reform our social system, which is full of inequality, discrimination and other things,…
The Morning Before The Sky Fell
School is buzzing with the innocence and fear of unfinished homework and unprepared tests.
“Hey, look at this toy, my dad bought this for me”, another 8-year-old, giggling with happiness, showed her friend.
Pals: unexpected, yet unforgettable
As she stood beside her parents, peeking through our classroom from time to time, she was mistaken for a parent by her classmates. Physically matured, yet docile at heart. Being a nerd, she came across a lot of hatred and stereotypes, the usual ones, of course.
An 'Extraordinary' Ordinary Woman
How was it to be a woman in those days? This is one question that has been encompassed my mind for a long time now. While pondering on this, I realised that the best way to understand women in those days, is by learning more about our own grandmothers and great grandmothers.
Mumtaz (Shirin) of Mysore: Urdu’s first, forgotten, female critic
‘Life does not comprise only accidents, events and solid experiences. The intangible change in the biological and mental growth, character and attitude of any individual, the effect of tourism and other cultures, the idea of religion and morals, life (and my life too) is a combination of them all.’
The Thamizh 'Sheroes' of South Africa
Although Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March worldwide, in South Africa we celebrate Women’s Day on August 9.
Aadi Festival of the South African Tamizhs
South African Indians of Thamizh Origin who were brought by the British as Indentured labourers from South India to Natal from 1860 to 1906 to work in the sugarcane plantations have some unique customs that they practice. Due to certain circumstances they had to adapt in their new environment, but also preserve their customs and traditions.
Understanding Menopause: Stages, Impacts, and Preparation
While as women, we go through this emotional, physical and mental roller coaster it seems the expectations from the people around us don’t seem to become a little more considerate or kind.
Emotional Cycles of Men Vs. Women: Understanding Gender Differences in Emotional Processing
I have observed how my friends, relatives both men and women, and even myself, have reacted to the same situations differently, while there is an overall pattern that the majority of women and men adhere to in these scenarios.
The Power of Activism: Shaping Society for the Better
IF YOU TREMBLE WITH INDIGNATION AT EVERY INJUSTICE THEN YOU ARE A COMRADE OF MINE—CHE GUEVARA
The Motherhood Penalty
What are we having this liberty for? We have this liberty to reform our social system, which is full of inequality, discrimination and other things,…
Gender Disparity in Hiring: Gender-Specific Job Listings
In recent years, the practice of gender-specific job listings has stirred significant debate and controversy in India and around the world. While gender discrimination in the workplace is nothing new, the overt specification of preferred gender in job postings continues to persist, raising concerns about equality and inclusivity.
The Puppet
Puppets are not allowed to ask about Freedom
Like a horizon, it is unreachable for me.
