How Humanity can be Scary and Cruel!
I know most of you who came here are expecting the same old save planet-save environment rant but no, that’s not what I am going to write. Humanity was never kind on non- human entities so that’s not even surprising anymore. It’s just how we manage to be cruel and cold-blooded to our own kind.
The Return of Narendra Modi: How TsuNaMo happened?
Last couple of months were full of heated debates on channels, in closed groups and a political mess in the entire country. It was Narendra Modi vs the rest. Politicians were saying random stuff for each other; dumb or offensive statements were coming on a regular basis. Finally, the long election process ended and yesterday, we got the results. Those who were shouting #AyegaToModiHi ended their day eating Laddu-Cake and those who wanted to topple the government were seen finding a place to hide their heads. Question is, how a big and diverse country like India managed to show the same enthusiasm even after 5 years? Here are my 2 cents:
Why I believe that India has become safer for women in recent years!
The title of the article totally contradicts the recent News and surveys about the safety of women in our country and I believe many of you are here in search of sarcasm. Truth is, there is no sarcasm intended. I seriously believe that things have gotten better for women and I have strong reasons to believe that. Every day, we wake up to multiple News reports of rape and harassment. Minors, women of all ages, men (it happens, is equally evil, mostly unreported) gets sexually harassed or abused. This obviously makes us think that the safety of women is getting worse in the country. But why, what happened in the last few years which increased such events? Rape or sexual harassment in today’s time can result in: In today’s social media scenario, you can easily end up on the internet as the fresh new villain. You will be soon on…
An Unplanned Evening in Mumbai
Sometime back, frustrated from the back to back uneventful weekends, I decided to go on a random trip to Mumbai. Presenting you a glimpse of my unplanned evening in Mumbai. This is also my first attempt in scribbling. Don’t forget to like. Please feel free to share your thoughts ‘here’ about this article. Don’t forget to mention the article name in the subject line. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Why I believe ‘Agni Pariksha’ was Feministic
Hindu mythology is full of stories drenched with valor, emotions and life lessons. So many gods and their incarnations; the sagas of almighty, living with mortals as a mortal. One such saga is of Lord Ram. He is considered as the epitome of perfection, the maximum perfection a human can reach. He was the perfect gentleman in every relationship, almost every. I remember my chemistry tutor once raised this topic. There was some discussion regarding perfect behavior of elements which sidetracked on how Lord Ram was perfect everything but not a perfect husband. Why? The infamous and controversial ‘Agni Pariksha’. A Bit of Background Those who are unaware of the details, let me give you a quick recap. Lord Ram was given an order of 14 years of exile in forests by his father, as requested by his stepmother. Being the perfect son, he obliged. Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and…
Sorry Mumma
Dear Mumma,
I am sorry, I failed you. Believe me, I tried. I tried everything that you and papa said, everything that he and his family said. But it was not enough. It was never enough.
Why Some Women took Years to Come Out during #MeToo in India?
#MeToo in India; it started slowly, spread like a bang and it’s still going strong. With all those allegations come a lot of questions. Some are suspicious and some are just negative regarding the whole situation. Why Some Women took Years to Come Out during #MeToo in India?
“Why she didn’t……..?”
How to Handle Irritating Sexists Savagely?
Being a woman, we are often bombarded with borderline sexism and misogyny. Unwanted suggestions on topics like marriage, independence or lifestyle are very common. Sometimes having a healthy discussion works, sometimes the better option is to smile and ignore. But what if the other person is so persistent in his / her thoughts that every meeting with them is equivalent to a torturous agony. Arguing is ineffective and ignoring is useless. At such point, taking care of other’s emotions is of no relevance, all you want them to do is shut up and f**k off. So what to say in such cases?
How to Handle Irritating Sexists Savagely? Some sassy short answers in the defense:
Random Thoughts our World Should Get Rid Of
Humanity has grown from stone age to an era where we all are dominating over the planet. We live connected but still have many differences. While we keep fighting for major issues, some minor issues go unnoticed. Below are a few random thoughts our world should get rid of for a healthy and equal living for all.
