Exploring Stories, Culture & Society.
Exploring Stories, Culture & Society.
Meet Dr Shalini Modi, who rose up to the challenge of parenting a special child when her son was born. Her love and positivity shines through her words. Being a mother isn’t easy! More so, if you are chosen to…
Poorna, this real life story of a courageous 13 year old Dalit girl makes for a fascinating read and now, a full-length feature movie. In an age of outrageous Bollywood masala movies, Poorna: Courage Has No Limit comes as a…
A staggering 70-75 % of Indian women between the ages of 15-49 are anaemic. Cultural taboos around women’s food and other traditions play a large part in this. Recently, my family attended a dinner function organised by a Muslim friend…
Trigger Warning: This deals with violence against women, sexual abuse, gender based violence, child sexual abuse, and may be triggering for survivors. India doesn’t lack stringent laws as it grants more legislative ammunition for women’s rights compared to even America.…
What do U.S. Olympic champions like Michael Phelps, Simone Bilesand Caityln (formerly Bruce) Jenner have in common? Or Hollywood celebrities like Will Smith, Jiim Carrey, Justin Timberlake, Adam Levine, Paris Hilton, Will.i.am? Or entrepreneurs like Sir Richard Branson, David Neelman…
In the biography Priyanka Chopra – The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood Star, Aseem Chhabra, India’s leading film journalist attempts to find some answers to her worldwide success. The Global Indian Superstar Priyanka Chopra is everywhere. She is on…
Traveling is about more than just visiting new places, it’s about creating memories that last a lifetime. Whether it’s the breathtaking landscapes, unique cultures, or spontaneous moments with friends, each adventure is filled with moments worth preserving. But with so…
I must confess that I was sceptical when I first picked up the book and wondered if Kareena’s pregnancy experiences would be whitewashed to make her seem extraordinary. I was glad to discover she didn’t go down that route. Essentially,…
I watched “Noshtoneer”, Season 1 & 2 back-to-back on Hoichoi thanks to SheTheSaga Founder, Vedaprana Puryakastha’s insightful post. Veda raised her concerns about raising a daughter and son. Citing the Bengali webseries “Noshtoneer”, she said how it can be tough…
It’s terrible to read the news of yet another rape of another woman, this time a bright, young medical doctor by Sanjoy Roy, allegedly a civic volunteer, but truly a monster of the highest order, who was addicted to violent…
Recently, an old interview of Neetu Kapoor re-surfaced on social media. It justifies her husband Rishi Kapoor’s alleged physical infidelity. She says in it that initially, she would argue about it until she gave up and said, “Go ahead, let’s see how long…
While I’m yet to watch all the episodes of Koffee with Karan Season 8, there was no way I was going to miss the episode featuring Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor. Both the actors have been strong household favourites. Zeenat Aman is…
Big Boss 16’s notorious host, Salman Khan and the Colors Channel has welcomed with open arms filmmaker and comedian Sajid Khan, who’s accused of sexual abuse by not one, two or three, but nine women to date, on the show.…
I’m a Swiftie and Nadine, my daughter is a Lanatic. Before you think we’re a lunatic mother-daughter duo, let me explain. My daughter and I couldn’t be more different in personalities. I like Taylor Swift while my daughter likes Lana…
I’ve been familiar with Nora Fatehi and her journey for a long time. So her statements on feminism on the BeerBiceps interview didn’t come as a surprise at all. Nora has always been a highly sharp and ambitious woman. What…
There was an old interview of Nushrat Bharucha, Hindi film actress, where she said she was rejected for “Slumdog Millionaire” because she was considered too good looking to play the role of a slum girl. Repeatedly, I see several biased…
I had envisioned a relatively cooler Easter as it fell on March 31 this year. But little did I know this Easter would be one of the hottest ones I’d ever experienced. Hyderabad is a fiery furnace already. What was…
“Mummy! Why do you have to be so nice all the time? Why can’t you be like X’s mom and have a meanie expression on your face? “Mummy, why can’t we show-off too?” These are some questions my daughter asked…
Real-life Incident 1: 2016 Fellow lecturer: Politeness doesn’t work for our students. You’ve got to be strict and even rude. Also, what do you get by being kind to your students? None of them are going to help you in…
We’ve grown up on an emotionally healthy diet of fables that’s ingrained with timeless wisdom. Such as this Aesop’s Fable, The Hare & the Tortoise. Who hasn’t escaped this gem of a tale? Yet, many of us, including me, have…
Welcome to our guide on stylish Ramadan outfit ideas for women in 2024! Ramadan holds profound significance for Muslims globally, serving as a period of spiritual reflection, community bonding, and celebration. For women, Ramadan offers a unique chance to showcase…