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Ancient Olympics: Not Everyone Cheered, but the Games Brought Together Rival Societies
A scholar of ancient Greek literature explains what the Olympics of modern day have in common with the 776 BC games at Olympia.
Women Used to Dominate the Beer Industry – Until the Witch Accusations Started Pouring in
Much of the iconography we associate with witches, from the pointy hat to the cauldron, originated from women working as master brewers.
A Working Mom Reviews ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’
My mother and I discuss the film and the subtle ways in which patriarchy still manifests itself today.
In 2020, TV and Film Still Couldn’t Get Abortion Right
Hollywood continues to dramatically exaggerate the medical risks associated with abortion while downplaying barriers to access.
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of Toxic Masculinity
In Sherlock, domination is something to be revered, rather than challenged.
Three Women: Stories of Indian Trafficked Brides
Men and women operate as brokers, agents or suppliers, to facilitate marriages with brides in other states. In many cases, young women are often tricked, manipulated, abducted or coerced …
The Colour Pink, Feminism and How I Came to Love Cooking
I didn’t hate the colour pink because I didn’t like it, I hated it because it was supposed to be a colour I should have liked as a girl.
Child Sexual Abuse: ‘You Can’t Hide From Me’
He's far away, now. Enough that he can never touch me again. But he's still there.
‘Free as a Bird’: A Day in Shantha Paati’s Busy Life
Shantha Sridharan is a veena teacher by morning and Hindi tutor by evening. Above all, she is an endearing Paati to her PG girls.