I will get straight to the point. When I see a gynecologist or a doctor who would want me to take my clothes off to examine me, I do feel uncomfortable. It’s natural and most people would feel uncomfortable. Clothes, at least the bare minimum make us feel easy and relaxed. However, there are times when there … More Do Maternity Trousers Protect Pride?
I am not going to write about the trending hash tag Selfie With Daughter or share what I think of it. From politicians to influential Indians, from FB friends to family members, many have joined this initiative and it has created a necessary ripple on the social media. I am all in for positive reinforcement … More How about #PropertyForDaughter?
Dear Minister, Congratulations on completing one year at this Ministry! You have a tough and important task at hand. You look after various labor laws and among many other things, you ensure that fair wages are paid to those who are employed by public or private companies. Be it provident fund, gratuity or prosecuting people … More An Open Letter to Dear Minister
She was raped by her stepfather, but she was not allowed an abortion. When she reached the hospital at 21 weeks pregnant and pain in tummy, she was declared healthy and that the baby was growing normally. I was shocked when I got to know she is just a 10-year-old and does not even realize that … More The Right to Abortion
If you are confused, no – that’s not a new word. That’s an acronym for “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” – You won’t get another life. Word by word, it is so true – all that we do each single day or at any moment knowing that this is the only life we have got, I … More Z for ZNMD
Today, let me take you back to your school days and early biology classes. Remember the one on human anatomy and reproductive system? It’s okay if it’s too hard but a little ‘xy-xx’ for thought from those interesting classes. Each cell of a human body normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes of which 22 pairs … More Y for Y-Chromosome
I will write about my experience and not pick up another stereotype but I know many women who keep thinking of excuses so that they don’t hurt family/friends/peers when they say No to someone. Like me, you would have met women in your lives who are all in when ever asked out for a round of shopping, … More X for Xcuse
In 1996, The Vagina Monologues was a bold new episodic play by Eve Enslar to openly talk about feminine experiences related to vagina – as a part of body, sex, love, menstruation or just the common names to refer to vagina. Since 1996, this play has been narrated all over world through various versions relevant to the country where it … More V for Vagina Monologue
Who is an Urban Woman? I have written about women who inspire me, I have written about my Mum and my Nani, and throughout April, I have been talking about women issues and some food for thought. So to begin the post on Urban Woman, I just did a google search on urban woman, and the results … More U for Urban Woman
When I was growing up, there was a locality in my city where women would dress up and sit outside their houses and look towards the road chewing betel leaves or chatting with other women. While our rickshaw used to pass that area, I would always wonder why only women are seen in that area and why … More T for Trade
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