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Am – #AtoZChallenge

A to Z Challenge 2019

Am Am posing behind these leaves, am not hiding! However this picture reminded me of a discussion I had with my college girl gang. It was New Year’s Day and we were all sharing our family pics. I noticed that in all three photos shared, my friends were hiding. They were hidden behind the kids. …

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What is the Big Deal about Period Leave?

What is the big deal about period leave

Ever since a Mumbai based agency declared Period Leave, everyone and their aunt have been talking about it. Feminists, Anti Feminists and non feminists have been airing their views on social media. There were the debates calling this move regressive. So many women cited instances of doing important meeting and stuff in their period or …

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Yes or No: Is My Choice

Sex in itself is a Taboo in India… not only talking, but even doing it! There is a certain level of shame or embarrassment associated with it. Its ironic that this does not stop our population from exploding, but that is a topic for another day. Today, I want to say that if we call …

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The Guilt…

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“…..Women, on the other hand, fail to celebrate their successes, constantly feeling guilty about their achievements. If they achieve an exceptionally clean kitchen after hours of slogging, they think about how worthless they are as they don’t make money. Or if they crack an astounding deal after flying to Hong-kong, they think of how they …

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Shirt, Tie, Pinafore, Salwar… WTH?

I pass a school on my way to work and this morning, I happened to notice the uniform. The boys wore pink shirts, grey shorts and grey ties. The girls wore pink shirts, grey pinafores and grey ties… and black salwars underneath!!!