Children of two worlds: when divorce and distance collide
What happens when divorced parents do not simply live apart, but in different cities or countries, in ways that fragment a child’s sense of belonging, asks Vaishnavi Roy.
Tag: Relationships
Equality on paper, inequity at home: the silent gender gap in modern homes
In the glossy brochures of gender equality, couples split the bills, swap diaper duty and share dreams. In reality? Women still bend – often without noticing – while men stand tall, hands mysteriously empty, writes Uttama Kirit Patel.
A Coldplay concert in Toronto, a solo love story
50,000 strangers, one unforgettable night. A young immigrant still planting roots in Toronto bought a solo ticket to watch Coldplay live in concert. What followed was a powerful story of belonging and becoming.
A divorce party, a viral photo, and rewriting a culture of silence
London-based Sonia Gupta threw a divorce party to celebrate her freedom after 17 years in an unhappy marriage. When the story went viral, she realised that in a culture where silence is rewarded, sharing our truth online becomes a radical act.
How dating apps are turning romance into a consumerist commodity in Indian cities
Rituparna Chatterjee, author of ‘How India Loves’, examines the impact of dating apps on modern relationships in India, and compares it with the ills of consumerism, leading to loneliness and superficiality in romantic connections today.
Adolescence in an AI-powered world – let’s talk about failure, resilience and humanity
Given the negative impact of smartphones on adolescent minds, psychotherapist Nidhi Chopra explains why it’s vital for parents and teachers to model healthier coping strategies, open communication about feelings, and resilience after failures.
He cheated, I stayed – stuck in a marital cycle of betrayal and forgiveness
A Gurgaon homemaker and wife of a successful executive shares an intimate diary of trying to make sense of her husband’s serial infidelities, and her introspections on why she chooses to stay on in the relationship.
“We must remove the taboo around putting parents in old-age homes” – doctor-novelist Amrinder Bajaj
Delhi gynaecologist Amrinder Bajaj’s new novel ‘Letting Go’ portrays a dysfunctional marriage set against the harsh realities of the Indian medical system. In this interview, she shares her views on modern families, parent-child relationships, and the freedom that comes with menopause.
A daughter’s letters to her father, and a raw journey through eldercare and self-discovery
Popular podcaster Mohua Chinappa’s memoir ‘Thorns in My Quilt’ delves into her journey of self-discovery through letters to her deceased father, exploring themes of caregiving and empowerment, while addressing the societal challenges that women and families in South Asia often face.
Self-love isn’t vanity! Psychologist Damini Grover busts 9 misconceptions about loving oneself
Why is it so hard to love and accept ourselves exactly the way we are? Psychologist and author Damini Grover points to 9 common misconceptions about self-love that hold us back from healing and caring for ourselves.
‘Love marriage’ is a political act in India, and these folks are standing up for it
What does a new web series on real-life love stories have in common with an NGO that protects couples under threat from honour-based crimes? They’re both batting for the right to choose one’s life partner in a country as diverse and dogmatic as India, writes Shailaja Rao.
Say ‘oh’ – single, 44, and changing dentists faster than lovers
Being unattached and polygamous is fun – whether it’s with romantic partners or dentists, says this single, forty-something corporate professional from Mumbai.
“Love in One’s 30s is a Different Kind of Story from Falling in Love in One’s Teens or 20s”: Anjali Joseph
Novelist Anjali Joseph on her new novel ‘Keeping in Touch’, long-distance love, stereotypes about people from northeast India, and the quiet life of writers.
“The More Disconnection There Is to the Self, the More Fear” – Holistic Psychologist Dr Nicole LePera
Holistic psychologist Dr Nicole LePera has promoted self-healing to her 3.7 million Instagram followers for years; she’s now written a book on it.
She Founded India’s Only Homegrown Matchmaking App for the LGBTQ+ Community
Ex-cofounder of Mobikwik, UX designer Sunali Aggarwal has recently launched a homegrown dating app for the LGBTQ+ community.
What inspired me to launch my startup at 23
Mumbai-based digital marketer Natasha Kothari shares how she was inspired to quit her job and launch a startup at the age of 23
5 Benefits of Being an Introvert and How I Make the Most of It
IT engineer, MBA graduate and full-time writer Divya Vartika outlines the ways that being an introvert can be an asset in life and career.
Dance scholar Dr Methil Devika on the sensuality and spirituality of Mohiniyattam
Scholar, performer and educator Dr Methil Devika talks about the form and spirit of Mohiniyattam in this month’s cover story.
eShe TV: What to Do if You Have Been Betrayed in Love
In episode 14 of eShe TV, Aekta Kapoor shares four tips on how to heal, forgive and maybe even grow after going through betrayal.
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