eShe TV: What Causes ‘Psychic Numbing’ and Makes Us Indifferent to Mass Tragedy?
Manvi Pant discusses the psychological phenomenon of psychic numbing or compassion fade in ep.9 of eShe TV.
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Facing Abuse and Grief Fuelled Her Life’s Mission as a Cosmic Guidance Counsellor
Cassandra Eve transformed herself after a series of traumatic experiences and now guides others on their soul journeys using astrology.
Indian Children, Relentless Punishment, and a Vicious Cycle of Violence
Our society punishes children twice – first as parental abuse when they are little, then by denying them opportunities for rehabilitation when they take to crime.
Women’s Groups Seek Justice and Action Against the Real Perpetrators of Delhi Riots
Ten women’s groups and over a hundred activists have released a joint statement calling for justice and unity after the recent riots in Delhi.
The Sordid, Family-Unsafe World of Netflix
Even someone as non-judgemental, non-prudish and open-minded as Sunita Pandey suffered shock upon shock.
A Little Girl with Prosthetics and a Very Special Adoption
Adopting a special-needs child can come with its own complexities, but there is nothing nobler than opening your heart to someone who needs you.
“The Sabarimala Conflict is a Case of Brahminical Patriarchy” – Author Lekshmy Rajeev
What’s the historical and ground reality of women’s entry into Sabarimala? Author Lekshmy Rajeev, who has done extensive research on the temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in Kerala, shares her views.
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.
Vasu Primlani on Why Men Rape, and How India Can Fix Its ‘Rape Epidemic’
We ask celebrated speaker, somatic therapist and rape rehabilitation counselor Vasu Primlani what leads men to rape and what we can do about it.
Dear Soul Sista, How Do I Resolve My Past with My Alcoholic Father?
A reader asks our in-house clinical psychologist Smriti Sawhney Joshi how to resolve her past with her
alcoholic and abusive father.
‘Wife’ Jokes, Seriously? In a Country Where Wives Barely Have a Voice?
Unsanskari Stree is sick of jokes doing the rounds on WhatsApp groups, portraying Indian men as battered, helpless victims, whose nagging, irritable spouses make life miserable for them.
Stop the Abuse: Indian Parents Are Creating a Vicious Cycle of Violence
A spate of new viral videos showing parents abusing and beating their children has revealed the ugly truth of Indian parenting and will have long-reaching consequences, says Dr Ruby Charak.
