An Ordinary Indian Working Couple, a Lockdown, and a Problem
The lockdown exposes a crack in an Indian marriage. Will it be filled with anger or love?
Tag: marriage
‘Indian Matchmaking’ needs a trigger warning: ugly truths, toxic memories ahead
The regressive arranged marriage system is no longer a guilty Indian secret. It is now out there in full glory, glamorized on screen, endorsed by the elite.
5 Couples on How Their Relationship Fared During Lockdown
What’s the biggest test of any marriage than to be stuck together for months during a pandemic, re-negotiating relationship rules and personal boundaries? Five couples tell us how they fared.
3 Moms of Toddlers on Surviving Lockdown While Working From Home
Three friends and mothers of young children share how they’ve spent the past few months of lockdown balancing work and parenting at home.
Daughters Have Parents Too! Join My Initiative to Help Seniors During the Lockdown
Anxious about her lonely parents in another city during the lockdown, Preeti Jatia has launched a national initiative to reach out to seniors in every neighbourhood.
Lockdown Diary: Confronting the Mental Health Monster Again
The coronavirus lockdown led Aekta Kapoor to confront the psychological demons from her past.
Her ‘Roadmap’ Prepares Women For Loss of a Partner Through Death or Divorce
Realising that most women are left clueless about finances and paperwork after a spouse’s death or divorce, Nancy Juetten created the perfect solution.
Patriarchy on the Dinner Table, and a Woman Who Woke Up
Whether benign or downright dangerous, patriarchy continues to exist in myriad forms in Indian homes.
Who says struggles make you age faster? This 60-year-old is growing younger!
Can you be optimistic and youthful despite a life full of challenges and pain? Author Mala Mansukhani is certainly an example!
The Pervading Lakshman Rekha That Reins in Affluent Indian Women
It could be a scene anywhere in India – in swish gated neighbourhoods in Delhi or Mumbai, or a palatial bungalow in Bhopal or Lucknow.
“Marriage makes us one but not equal”: why both men and women need to see ‘Thappad’
It is a bold film that lifts the lid off silent, crushed and repressed female dreams in a thought-provoking and inspiring way.
“There’s no such thing as balance, there are priorities” – actor-author Lisa Ray
Actor, author, cancer survivor and mother of twins Lisa Ray bares her story – with its little and large successes, failures and leaps of faith.
How Samra Zafar Escaped an Abusive Marriage and Found Her Life’s Mission
Samra Zafar escaped a teen marriage and fought a suppressive culture to earn her dignity and education; now she inspires others to do the same.
The Woman Heading India’s Skill Saathi Programme for Indian Youth
Dr Archana Singh, the head of NSDC’s Skill Saathi programme, is on a mission to empower 10 million Indian youths.
The Recipe for a Perfect Relationship
A good relationship is like a healthy strain of live culture, and it needs the right ingredients and care.
Readers’ debate: when does extramarital flirtation become cheating?
At what point does one cross the line, and what does the other partner do about it?
No woman likes keeping the Karwa Chauth fast
Why is it called a women’s festival?
The enigma endures: Sunanda Pushkar and her complicated story
The gripping biography of the ill-fated Sunanda Pushkar brings to life her eventful existence and remarkable journey.
Yes, you can say no – the anatomy of consent in love and marriage
Consent isn’t just limited to new relationships or sex-education classes. It’s a word we should use and demand even in marriage.
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