I Miss My Mother’s Disapproval, Her Disappointment in Me
Why don’t our mothers prepare us for their passing?
Category: Voices
I Drove Two Hours to Give a Talk – to an Unexpected Audience
Investment consultant Namrata B Durgan was invited by a multinational company to give a talk on money matters to its employees. But she wasn’t prepared for this one little detail.
How I Broke Out of a Violent Relationship (and Why I Took Him to Court)
Atikaa Ahluwalia was educated, well-travelled and worked in fashion. She also had to face partner violence. Her credentials only made it harder for her agony to be taken seriously by the powers that be.
“Am I Tired Yet?” A Working Mother Goes from Giving In to Giving Back
Working women and young mothers tend to always be tired – either due to physical exhaustion or mental fatigue. But there are two ways to deal with ‘tiredness’: you either give up or give back.
What I Don’t Understand About #MeToo
Why do Indian men think of themselves as objects of desire in the first place?
These Crusaders Are Working for LGBTQ Rights to Live and Love With Dignity
With the scrapping of Section 377 that outlawed consensual gay sex, LGBTQ people are coming out with a confident new voice. In our two-part feature ‘It’s Only Love’, we feature individuals and organisations working to ensure dignity in life and love for the gay and trans communities.
From Ghee to Pickle: 4 Brands That Deliver Organic Foods Straight to Your Home
These enterprises and startups are bringing all the goodness of organic, unadulterated farm-fresh produce and dairy products to your doorstep.
For The First Time in History, Shame Belongs to the Molesters, Not the Molested
The #MeToo movement in India has shifted the blame and shame from victims to the sexual predators, and it’s about time. Here are five things we all – men, women, organizations and societies – can learn from this social-media outpouring.
My Marriage Fell Apart Because of This One Missing Ingredient
The one thing that undermined and unravelled my marriage was not domestic violence, or another woman. It was something simpler – yet more important.
How a Mughal Empress Broke the Glass Ceiling Five Centuries Ago
Ruby Lal’s new book ‘Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan’ is a much-needed study of one of the most legendary female icons in Indian history.
What Is K-Beauty and Why Does It Have Such a Cult Following in India?
Why do South Korean beauty products inspire so many millennial beauty junkies in India? We head to India’s first K-BeautyCon to find out.
These Devices Developed by Students Aim to Make Life Healthier and Safer for Women
Students, both girls and boys, are leading the call to make life easier and safer for Indian women. Here are two devices developed by Delhi students.
Men Are 100% Responsible For Unwanted Pregnancies, Should be Penalized For It, Demands American Author
Author Gabrielle Blair has kicked up a Twitter storm with a series of tweets on why the burden of abortion should be on men since they are 100 per cent responsible for unwanted pregnancies.
Look Who Went Shopping for Eco-Friendly Goodies at STEP Earth Mela!
Shoppers loved the Step Earth Mela, where ethically produced lifestyle products shared space with organic foods and eco-friendly apparel.
“I Wanted to Stay in India; Life Had Other Plans”: A Reluctant Traveller’s Odyssey
She was the typical Mumbai girl who wanted to stay in India all her life. But her travel-crazy husband ensured otherwise. Hundreds of journeys later, Kiran Kapoor now lives in a state of permanent gratitude.
The Earth Mela is Back! Indulge in Guilt-Free, Eco-Friendly Retail Therapy This Weekend
Being an ethical consumer does not mean compromising on your lifestyle choices! Shop from over 50 environmentally friendly brands and artisan clusters at the STEP Earth Mela, being held on September 15-16 at Italian Embassy Cultural Center, Delhi.
Period Politics: How Does Menstrual Leave Play Out in Our Fight for Equality?
A ‘menstrual bill’ has been placed in Parliament to allow women two days of leave during their periods. How does it play out in our fight for equality?
In Sundarbans, Tiger Widows Face Poverty and Social Boycott for Their ‘Bad Luck’
The nature-human conflict has led to disastrous consequences in the Sundarbans, where tiger attacks have widowed scores of women, leaving them vulnerable to penury and social prejudice.
How My Family Survived the Kerala Floods, and Why We Fear What Lies Ahead
A family in southern Kerala shares their harrowing experience as their home and village were flooded during this year’s devastating monsoon.
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