Most people love to experiment with food. They want to understand the food that’s on their plate and if given a chance, they want to see what can go well with what? Have you ever thought why stuffed parathas and curd is such an appetizing combination? Or why ice cream goes so well with a … More Common Ingredients, Uncommon Food
What do you think of men who whistle? Eve teasers. Right? And the women who do that? Adam teasers. If that is some phrase known to womankind. You know throughout this challenge, equality has been the voice around. But if the whistles were for a cause and help achieve better health, what would you say of … More W for Whistling Women #AtoZChallenge
In a distant village in South India, technology is changing lives. What may appear simple to you and me, has become an idea generator for the women of this small village in Tamil Nadu. A mobile connection and voicemail service have helped the women of Theni to set up their own company. Known as voicemail … More V for Voicemail Farmers #AtoZChallenge
Eve teasing, passing on lewd comments and groping. All this is enough to scare girls who are out sometimes to school or to run an errand. Unfortunately, some fall prey and are molested or raped. In slums and in rural sectors, these stories are commonly heard. While police reports can be filed, there is pressure … More U for Uniformed Red Brigade #AtoZChallenge
A common man. A doctor by profession who studied hard to reach where he is today. A father. Dr. Ganesh Rakh is our next door guy. Simple, living his life, looking for a change in the way things are and willing to do his bit to make our society a better place. When the figures … More T for True Samaritan #AtoZChallenge
Sheroes Hangout is just a cafe if you look from the outside. Who is inside the cafe is today’s inspiration. Very close to the dreamy wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal in Agra, this hangout is an example of dreams-come-true. A small café run by acid attack victims, this place lets its employees be … More S for Sheroes Hangout #AtoZChallenge
Most of us when frustrated spit out those cuss words, fret over the situation, curse the government or the lack of it, blame it on law and order and what not. Another way that’s much positive to channel frustration into something better is to do what helps others and brings a change that we want to … More P for Priya’s Shakti #AtoZChallenge
Kerala is the most literate state in India (93.91% as of 2011 census) but when several instances of ‘moral policing’ were reported, Kiss of Love was born. What started as a protest calling upon youth on Facebook, soon spread all over India and the youth across many cities came forward to protest against moral policing. … More K for Kiss of Love #AtoZChallenge
Do you know how many women drive cabs in US? 12.7% . And in New York? 1% . India, Egypt and other countries around the world are promoting women in the industry and more women are beginning to accept this career option. Do you know why stats are so poor? I know of the stereotype that women cannot … More D for Driving a Cab #AtoZChallenge
It all started with a phone call at home. I had just then attended a wedding and I was narrating it all to Mum and talking of the details. My Mum and I talk about a lot of things and when I get too preachy, she hands over the phone to Papa without a heads up. That’s … More #MondayMusings – Of Marriages, Rituals and Customs
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