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Stories • Culture • Voice
There was a conservative perception among Indian listeners that pop songs are just ‘hip hip hurray’ songs which make no sense. But Usha Uthup proved that pop is meaningful and powerful. Think of Usha Uthup and her long, illustrious career,…
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…
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,…
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.…