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Stories • Culture • Voice
It’s hard to believe that Ranbir is oblivious to Alia’s body image and anxiety issues, after being her steady boyfriend for five years, and now husband. While this article might come across as nitpicking on a handsome not-so-young actor for…
She didn’t stand a chance. The more powerful, less victimised male victim gets more support and a bigger payout; the less powerful, more violated female victim gets the backlash and has to pay. Trigger Warning: This deals with domestic violence,…
Niyati Tamaskar writes about how she was ‘Unafraid’ despite breast cancer that struck her at a very vulnerable time – as a new mom with a breast-feeding infant. Little did I know that when I picked up Unafraid by Niyati…
Bollywood never ceases to shock us with the portrayal of women as merely eye-candies and second fiddle to the all powerful ‘hero’.Race 3 joins the long list of such moronic movies. Race 3 is an antithesis of the Race series.…
Neena Gupta’s take on love between a man and woman opens a can of worms. She’s speaking her truth, which is a reality for so many people, but is it universal? Neena Gupta made a statement in her interview with…
In July 2019, Taj Mahal created history for setting up the first baby feeding room among India’s 3,600 monuments. The Taj Mahal, considered among the new Seven Wonders of the World, is not just a symbol of eternal love, but…
Pataakha is the story of a rivalry between two ambitious sisters. It’s a sizzling firecracker with entertainment from the word go. One cannot typecast some movies into a specific box. Pataakha is one such movie. Once you open the box,…
Keep Calm And Mommy On by Dr Tanu Shree Singh is a must read book for parenting in India, that can really help stressed moms and dads. Look no further! This might just be THE answer to all your parenting…
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.…