I have witnessed what life was for women living in joint-families laced with religious and cultural beliefs that deprived them of their privacy and dignity.
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The Histrionics of the ‘Other Woman’ and the Changing Dynamics of the ‘Family’
The ‘Other Woman’ is an uncomfortable topic of discussion, today, as always. She is viewed as a ‘taboo’ in herself, someone that a woman should abstain from being or …
Ma, We Are Beautiful Women – Aren’t We?
The poem talks about the experience of having gender dysphoria.
Woman at Twilight
A poem on how a woman's day is circular rather than linear.
Women Keep Women Alive
"In a world full of patriarchs..."
The Patriarchy’s Curfew Won’t Save Indian Women from Violence
Rather than vigilantism, love policing and hate campaigns, a nuanced criminal justice system and new-age medico-legal apparatus, which acknowledge and address unique challenges, are more relevant to women's safety.
Forbidden Wings
'And in her cherishing, she defies the bounds of earthy existence.'
Ao Women: Guardians of an Unbroken Tradition
Changki women have long been known for their proficiency in the art of pottery amongst the Ao Naga tribe, as well as the role they've played in brokering a …
The Many Voices of Mrs. Sen
A poem about the many voices a woman is supposed to have according to the requirement of the situation she is in, while losing her real voice simultaneously.
Gender Disparity: How We Are Conditioned by Family and Popular Media
As India completes 75 years of Independence, the inherent contradictions within Indian society that tend to accentuate gender disparity need to be actively addressed.