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Medhavi believed that cooking is an overrated, unnecessary skill that has been unfairly forced upon women.
Akash is struggling to manage his married life with Medhavi, without upsetting his mother. Medhavi is trying to find her.
Women have been fooled by fairy tales and Bollywood for a very long time. It is time to rewrite the stories.
Ramya and Atul seem like a couple next door with an adorable son. Their life goes on normally until one day.
A grieving husband. A young lawyer searching for love. A simple woman tending to her ailing father.
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My Articles
“I Started Writing Because I Was In Pain” – Tanvi Sinha, Author of the Month, October 2017
Tanvi Sinha began writing as a form of therapy but her writing now inspires thousands of readers at
The Bombay HC’s Recent Ruling On Abortion Rights Is A Thumbs Up For Women’s Choices
In accidental pregnancies, the woman’s choice to be a mother or not has to be respected as it has
“You Are Our Daughter-In-Law.; This Kind Of Behaviour Is Not Acceptable!”
A domestic fight with her husband was broadcasted live to the mother-in-law without her awareness. A
1969: A Love Story… Almost!
He would try to meet her on her way to college. He tried his best to convince Sarla. Every time she
Not By Blood [#ShortStory]
“But was she being selfish? Was she not supposed to think about her future? Kunal would be her hus
The Correction [#ShortStory]
She and I broke up, the way regular, heterosexual people break up! Wait a minute! You don’t think
5 Women Say Loud & Clear: Mard Ko Dard Hoga, Because Dear Perverts, Your Time Is Up!
Men are afraid now, as the #metoo movement heats up, indulging in a lot of whataboutery and minimisi
If Grandma Could Choose [#ShortStory]
If Grandma Could Choose Avani switched off her laptop, hung the milk coupon at the door and kissed h
Indian DIL Is Not The Evil Bahu From Baghban If She Wants To Live Separately!
Remember that evil bahu from Baghban who was all set to destroy the Great Indian Family? In realit
Why Is It That A Country So Obsessed With Marriage Does Not Recognize The Need For It At Old Age?
Why is it that the needs of the elderly, especially their need for companionship, is made invisible
8 Ridiculous Reasons Why Men Are Great Managers At Work But Suck At Home
Household work is for girls, not boys, we tell girls, while telling boys that it is their jo
The Curious Case Of The (Mythical?) Feminist Indian Man
Have you met men who say they support feminism, however now women are taking it too far? Men who c
Just Another Day Of Her Life [#ShortStory]
What option does he have, poor boy! Keep neglecting your husband! I never say anything. I am such a
Must You Finish Your Rotten Tea? [#ShortStory]
You know why generation after generation men are getting away with this behavior? Because women are
Behind Every Superwoman Lies…An Inconsiderate And Selfish Man!
It is time we stopped worshipping the superwoman. She became a superwoman because she is married to
Why You Should Not Sponsor Your Son-In-Law And His Wedding
Why do women of so many educated families succumb to dowry harassment? As a society, why are we fai
Be A Virgin Until Marriage, But A Whore Thereafter
What gives a married man the right to force himself on his wife? Is she a slave? Has he bought her?
Tanvi Sinha Believes Sharing Your Heart Truly Helps You Heal
Highly insightful and articulate, Tanvi Sinha always manages to unerringly hit the nail on the head
The Case Of Anamika Majumdar: Why Are So Many Good Women Made To Feel Not Good Enough In Marriage?
KBC crorepati Anamika Majumdar might be a winner, but her husband clearly considered her a ‘not g
I’ve Done My Time…No Thank You, I Don’t Want My Grandchild To Live With Me
Women’s homemaking work is seen as something easy, something that comes ‘naturally’ and someth
Is Marriage Considered “Free Rehabilitation Facility” By Indian Parents And Their “Problematic” Sons?
Why do Indian families feel that if a man has lost his purpose in life, is abusive, or suffers from
Expecting A Sati Savitri In A Woman? Who Are You To Judge Her Sexual Needs?
Stop judging women who own their sexual needs – who are you to decide for them? The recent debates
Father of A Daughter Manages To Let Go After Marriage… But Mother Of The Son Cannot?
There are umpteen stories of mother in law – daughter in law problems. Why is this so when there a
Dear Indian Men, Stop Hiding Behind ‘Respect For Parents & Culture’ When Convenient For You!
Dear Indian Men, Stop Hiding Behind ‘Respect For Parents & Culture’ When Convenient For You!
She Is Just Another Human Being, Not Her Society’s Honour
She Is Just Another Human Being, Not Her Family Or Society’s Honour! Statistics suggest that there
Unhappily Ever After: The Cost Indian Women Pay For a Low Divorce Rate
Unhappily Ever After: The Cost Indian Women Pay For Our ‘Lowest Divorce Rate’ India has the lowe
It Was Just Their Everyday Mouthful of Sky
It Was Just Their Everyday Mouthful Of The Sky… Daane daanne pe likha hai khane wale ka naam. Whil
Unhappily Ever After: The Cost Indian Women Pay For Our ‘Lowest Divorce Rate’
India has the lowest divorce rate in the world, and its ‘culture’ is proudly cited to be
When People Stare At Me I Smile At Them, Says Pragya Singh, Acid Attack Survivor And Activist
Pragya Singh, an acid attack survivor, works to rehabilitate and empower acid attack survivors throu
Parents Of Married Sons Have All Rights, But Parents Of Married Daughters Have None?
Parents get old. When considering care for elderly parents, a son’s parents have a right to it
What Will You Call The Female Version Of The Ghar Jamai And Joru Ka Ghulam?
Indian society defines a man’s family as his parents, brothers, sisters, sisters in law, child
Husbands Do Not Get A License To Be Brutal Sexual Abusers To Their Wives!
This judgment is a tight slap on all the ‘beasts’ who feel that just because they have f
When Men Feel The Need To Shut Down A Woman Who Refuses To Toe The Line…
Why is it so easy to discredit women, especially in legal proceedings? It seems that a woman’
It’s The 21st Century So STOP Defining Women’s ‘Success’ By Their Marital Status!
People have relationships without marriages. People cheat. People break up all the time. Just becaus
Your Partner Refuses To Use A Condom? Take Back Your Power With The Female Condom!
The female condom is the most empowering invention ever made for women who finally do not have to de
Maja Ma Mentions The Clitoris — Have You Ever Said It? Or Guided Someone Towards It?
Patriarchy teaches us that sex for women is a giveaway and for men it is a takeaway. Women since age
How To Succeed At Work If You Are Not A Man? WION Anchor Palki Sharma Tells Us
It’s a well known fact that women have to work harder to be even considered anywhere equal to
Look Raja Beta Look: Finally, Someone Has Found The Ideal Bahu!
This is what most men want from marriage anyway right? A woman who can serve, that too without compl
Meet Rajshri Deshpande Who Wowed Audiences As The Protagonist Of Trial By Fire
Rajshri Deshpande, who played the fiery protagonist in Trial by Fire along with Abhay Deol speaks of
Are Some Indian Mothers-in-Law Causing Divorces, Especially In Arranged Marriages?
Ironically, these women cannot breathe a sigh of relief until their son is married. And yet, the mom
4 Things I Learnt From 12th Fail, Including How Easily A Man Can Call A Woman A ‘Gold Digger’
I saw Vikrant Massey for the first time in Balika Vadhu. He was Shyam, a guy interested in Sugana, w
The Shocking Story Of Tiziana Cantone Shows Us How Women Are Literally, Shamed To Death
A 31 year old Italian woman, Tiziana Cantone committed suicide after a video of her engaging in a se
Movie ‘Parched’ About Indian Rural Women Breaking The Chains Of Tradition, Appears Compelling
The movie ‘Parched’ revolves around the lives, of four ordinary women chained by old-traditions.
Married Women Are Respected, But Societal Attitudes Towards Single Women, Needs To Change Big Time
A single woman’s life is scrutinized and judged. Societal attitudes towards single women needs cha
Women Troll Beyonce’s Daughter On Her Appearance: Ladies, Stop Putting Each Other Down!
Beyonce’s daughter was trolled for her appearance, by women themselves. Women judging other women
She Is Just Another Human Being, Not Her Family Or Society’s Honour!
Statistics suggest that there has been a sevenfold increase in the number of honour killings in Ind
Pressuring Women To Marry After Completing Their Education, Defeats The Notion Of Empowerment
Forcing women to marry, after completing their education, is unfair. Women must be given a fair chan
The Tale Of Backpacking Across India, By Samantha Jo Fitzsimons, An American Anthropologist
Samantha Jo Fitzsimons backpacked across India with an Indian colleague. Her experiences are documen
Do Surrogacy Laws In India Really Care About The Surrogate Mother?
While surrogacy laws in India ostensibly protects the rights of surrogates, moral policing seems to
‘Female Foeticide’ Should End Because Women Are Human, Not Because They Bring Laurels To India
The tweets in social media about ending ‘Female foeticide’ proves that a woman’s existence has
Lakme Fashion Week’s Plus Size Auditions Break Stereotypes That Beauty Depends On Size
Lakme fashion Week held its first ever plus size model auditions. They’ve sent across a strong mes
Captain Radhika Menon Becomes The First Woman In The World To Receive The ‘Bravery At Sea Award’
Captain Radhika Menon becomes the first woman to receive the award for Exceptional Bravery at sea, c
This Story Of How Canadians Helped A Syrian Refugee Family Has Gone Viral
This true story of how Canadians helped a Syrian family reinforces the belief that kindness and hum
Rape Survivor Pavan Amara Launches Maternity Clinic For Sexual Assault Survivors In the UK
Pavan Amara, Founder of the ‘My Body Back’ project is a rape survivor. She’s transforming the
Supreme Court Grants Rape Survivor To Abort Foetus After 20 weeks
In a landmark judgment by the Supreme court, a rape survivor was allowed to abort her 24-week foetus
Disney’s Upcoming Movie ‘Moana’ Tells Us We Don’t Need Prince Charming!
By creating powerful characters like’ Moana’, Disney is setting a trend of creating role models
Book Review – Walking towards Ourselves
Every woman has a journey and a story to tell. ‘Walking towards ourselves’ is a kaleidoscope of
Here Is Why An Indian Daughter-in-law Is Often Labeled Uncultured And Rebellious
An Indian daughter-in-law today is no longer willing to do everything and anything that her in-laws
A Dalit Girl From Kerala Forced To Drink Toilet Cleaner. Education No Bar To Intolerance?
Widespread outrage ensued after news of a Dalit girl from Kerala being forced to drink phenyl emerge
The Indian Woman Is Easily Labelled A Witch Or A Savitri. Do You Agree?
In so many parts of India, a woman is easily labelled a witch. Why are women soft targets? Read to k
Raising You Right, My Son! [Poem]
A mother looks at raising a son who will become a man with the right values, while hiding from him t
What If Neerja Hadn’t Stood Up To Violence – Of Terrorism And Domestic?
Neerja taught us that saying NO to violence is important – both the domestic and of terrorism.
This Is I, Suzette Jordan. February 2016 Muse Of The Month Winning Entry By Tanvi Sinha
What would Suzette Jordan, otherwise known as the Park Street rape survivor, say to her readers if s
Why I Will Not Teach My Daughter To Be The Good Daughter-in-law
Kriya was brought up an independent, modern woman. But the minute her marriage was fixed, things cha
O Knight In Shining Armour, I Want The Whole Fairy Tale!
Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman says that she wanted the whole fairy tale. Is it too muc
A Letter to Rehan: Consent Means Permission
A mother writes to her son, what consent means. Do read. Dear Rehan, I was watching you all the time
The Antithesis
The Antithesis is a short story that will shock you with its gender-reversal and of course, its
Thank You For Coming: Thank You For Stating The Truth!
Honestly, this one turned out to be much better than my expectations. It was fun, witty and high
Birthday Blog 2023: Guess Who Saved Me!
My birthday blog has been delayed by more than a week. On my birthday I was too overwhelmed to wri
Satyaprem Ki Katha: Well Intended But Problematic
I finally managed to watch this movie. I find it very difficult to sit through these movies
Made in Heaven Season 2: Lead Characters Deserve a Dedicated Show!
One of my first thoughts on the series is that the whole concept of one wedding per episode got a li
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Review: When Nepotism Chacha Turns Woke!
Rocky aur rani ki prem Kahani is Karan Johar’s latest Bollywood movie which is a love story with a
Ten Quotes From The Barbie Movie That Are Savage Truth Bombs
I watched the Barbie movie twice. The first time was on the very second day of its release. I had
Lust Stories 2 Review: The Maid Story Is the Best, Yet Again!
I had been waiting for this one. It is no surprise that I watched it the first day it was out on N
Scoop Review: Easily The Best Hindi Show Currently On OTT
When I first saw that there was a show called Scoop on Netflix, I was not keen. One of the rea
A Dream, The House, And A Thought
Last night I had a dream. It was not a dream. It was a nightmare. I had watched a very scary horro
Ghisi Piti Mohabbat: “Marriage Is Just An Experience”, Finally Somebody Said It!
Ghisi Piti Mohabbat is an entertaining Pakistani drama that teaches us a lesson or two on the imper
Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey Movie Review: Time For Some Truth Bombs
I recently watched Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey. The movie was recommended to me by a kind reader on my Face
Indian Matchmaking 3 Review – Time To Close The Shop
Indian Matchmaking Season 3 is back. It is that time of the year, when we watch rich and confused si
Glimpses From My Trip To Kashmir
What do I say about a trip to the place which has been considered ‘swarg’, ‘jannat’ ‘heave
Tips For Men On Dating Apps From 30 Plus Women
This should be quick. Probably not as quick as women swipe left on dating apps but alright… Wome
Sex/Life 2 Review – It Gets Even More Absurd!
If you have watched Season 1 of Sex/Life and are planning to watch the second one, chances are a goo
Beaches and Me – Not A Travel Blog!
I have lived in cities that have a beach – New York City, Mumbai, Valsad, Chennai. Apart from th
7 Things To Know About Dating A Woman
I have been avoiding writing this post. I honestly did not want to write it! Past few months I h
For The Love Of Sarees – Tips From A Non-Expert
People who know me know my love for sarees. I like to wear sarees for weddings, functions and even
Annual Birthday Post – Random Thoughts, and Reflections!
My birthday was on 14th November. Thank you to all those who wished me. Thank you to those who wou
My Articles on Womensweb
Hello All, I like regularly for Womensweb. You could find my articles on the following link: https:/
A Precious Life Lost For What!
The recent suicide of a television actress made me write this article. There is limited information
What Durga Puja 2022 Taught Me!
Durga Puja has always been special for me. Since childhood it has been that time of the year that
Supreme Court Allows Unmarried Women To Terminate Pregnancy Up To 24 weeks
The articles I read day yesterday confused me a little bit. Therefore I thought I will write a quick
Indian Matchmaking Season 2 Review: Watch It If You Can Compromise On Your Time By 60-70%
This is just one of those shows. Love it. Hate it. But you cannot ignore it. Last week I was unwell,
Darlings! (Abusive) Mard Ko Dard Hoga! Domestic Violence Will Be Punished!
More than a movie review, this is an article on domestic violence triggered by the movie. I had to
Why Netflix’s ‘Intimacy’ Is A Very Important Show For Women
I remember writing articles wherein I have written that women should refuse to get shamed for all th
Because Love Stays Even When Everything Changes
This is a long due post. I have blogged before about the only person in this world who I can call my
Because Love Stays Even When Everything Changes
This is a long due post. I have blogged before about the only person in this world who I can call my
The Amber Heard Johnny Dip Verdict: One (Not-So) Small Step for Woman, One Giant Fall for Survivors!
The Amber Heard-Johnny Depp Trial is a shameful win of misogyny. In a society which is already unequ
Anatomy Of A Scandal: No Means No Is Just Another Scam To Blame Women
The recent show, Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix based on a book by Sarah Vaughan raised some uncomf
Jalsa: Gripping, Intriguing With Brilliant Performances – No Spoiler Review
Whenever I watched Hollywood movies with strong, female protagonists, I always felt sad that Bollywo
Raw Emotions On My Grandmother’s Birthday: The Black Hole and A Door
1st February 2021, my grandmather passed away. I have blogged about her before. Somehow, I feel
Doobe Doobe Had It Been A Theatre Release – Definitely Doobe!! Gehraiyaan – No Spoiler Review
This will be a short and no spoiler review since I know most people may not have dared to watch this
‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ – Run Before The Fire Consumes You
This is a late review because I watched the movie recently. A lot has been written and said about it
Impeachment: American Crime Story -Compelling, Gripping and Sad!
I was about 10 when the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal had surfaced to public knowledge. I was living in
2022: I Welcome You With Open Arms, Do Not Disappoint!
How do you say Goodbye to a year in which every family you know has said Goodbye to a loved one? How
Six Reasons Why Netflix’s New Show ‘Squid Game’ Wins – No Spoiler Review
As a person who finds it difficult to sit through a TV show, and who loses interest and starts looki
Midnight Mass: Is Fear The Only True Emotion?
I was very young when I was watching an interview of a director who made horror movies. ‘Fear is t
CA Results Were Announced, And I Went Back In Time
This is a picture of Chartered Accountancy (“CA”) exam results. These are not my results. I qual
9/11: 20 Years Later, I remember this day as a child in New York City
September 11, 2001 20 years ago, on this day I left my house, took a bus and went to my school in Qu
Siddharth Shukla No More: Why! What Is Happening!
The death of a young person. A very real person. Someone you have been watching on television for so
Recent Shows On Netflix: My Take
Sex/ Life There are some shows I watch with zero commitment and diverted attention. Like when I am w
Mimi Review: Flawed, But Has Its Heart In the Right Place
Surrogacy – Ethical, emotional, legal and commercial implications One of the first articles I wrot
Haseen Dillruba! They Are Just Another Married Couple After All1
I was not interested in watching this movie. From the trailers and name, I felt like it was some idi
Two Dreams And A Thought
Dream 1 Few days ago, I was tensed about something at work. It was not such a big deal, yet I was ne
The Horror That 2021 Is…
I had written ‘lockdown’ posts in 2020. Lockdown 1, lockdown 2, lockdown 3, lockdown 4 an
Till Death Do them Reunite!
I have always hated February. My grandfather died on 24th February 1967. Of course, I did not exist
Rest in Peace Dadi.
Some two weeks ago I was reading a book about grief. It was written by a woman who lost her husband
Goodbye 2020: Will Not Miss You!
The world will be screaming Happy New Year in two days. 2020 was horrible. It was merciless. Peopl
Happy Birthday in 2020!!
The Silsila of birthday in Corona started in May with my partner’s birthday. There was a lockdow
Six Reasons Why Women Block (Some) Men Sometimes
I have received a message from a male friend asking why women suddenly block men. According to h
Haircut During Covid! My Experience
A little background A year ago, I had written a blog, ‘Five Reasons Why You Should Get A Short Hai
Dolly Kitty and Whatever: Confused, Messy and Unnecessary!
How to make a ‘woke film’? Female sexuality = A woman can cheat. A woman can instantly leave any
Married Daughters Want Rights In Property, But What About Their Responsibilities?
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court Tuesday ruled that daughters will have equal right in t
My Interview By SoulfulQuote
I have spoken to women from my mother’s generation who tell their daughters that they shoul
Lockdown Post 4: How Is The Eye Brows, Hair and Housework Growing Oops Going!
When I was 18-19, I used to be very conscious about my looks. I would get my eyebrows threaded e
New Book! The Invisible Victim
I am excited to share that my latest book, ‘The Invisible Victim’ is now available on Ki
Indian Matchmaking! Entertainment, Entertainment, Entertainment!
It was hard to miss articles / memes on this show. Even before I had watched it, words such as ‘cr
Lockdown Post 3: How is One Day Different From Another
I love dressing up. Even at work, I always participated in ethnic days, where I could get an oppor
My Interview on Evincepub
An Interview With Tanvi Sinha | Evincepub Publishing Please click on the above link to read the inte
Lockdown Post 2: Are You Safe And Sane?
For someone who blogs regularly, it is difficult to not blog at all. But it is difficult to choose a
Corona: How Is The Lockdown Treating You
Where do I start this post. I did not want to write on Corona. I wanted to write about it but in t
Writer Shilpee Prasad’s Review Of Dance To My Tunes
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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: Would You Let Your Kids Watch It?
Yesterday, my cousin told me that she wanted to watch this movie. She was not sure if she should t
How To Survive Valentine’s Day!
Statistics suggest that so many break-ups happen around Valentine’s Day. This day is not just tort
Panga: Simple, Honest And Heart Warming!
Panga is a simple movie. But it has a strong message. Without getting preachy and overdramatic, it n
The Untold Short Stories
Everybody has a story to tell. Some stories remain untold in a thousand pages. Some can even be conv
Mashroof Zamana Mere Liye Kyun Waqt Apna Barbaad Kare!!
Kal koi mujhko yaad kare, kyun koi mujhko yaad kare, Mashroof zamana mere life kyun waqt apna barbaa
Good Newzz: Indeed Good News For Bollywood. Ghost Stories Is Disgusting
Good Newzz Without wasting any time, Good Newzz gets straight to the point. Kareena and Akshay play
Because It Was Real
Inspector Anirudh addressed the media exactly 120 days after the murder of D.M. Amarkanth. “Sir, M
Why ‘The Sky Is Pink’ Will Make You Cry
It is based on a true story Aisha Chaudhary was a real person, born to Aditi Chaudhary and Niren Cha
What Do You Believe This Christmas
Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I think it is because I was educated in a convent scho
Hold On To Your Anger! Never Forget!
Two days ago, I read that a woman, Priyanka Reddy was gang-raped and burnt alive. I am scared of fir
Random Thoughts On My Birthday
Few hours before my birthday eve, my mother told me that my sister who lives in another part of the
Bala: Par Badalna Kyun Hai?
I had watched Udja Chaman couple of weeks back. I was wondering why there are two movies with the
What Kept Me Going: Jasmina’s Story Of Hope
We grow up assuming we will get married and live happily ever after. We get an education. Get a jo
There Was A Time..
There was a time… She would wait for dad to come back from office. He would get cream rolls.. She
There Was A Time
There was a time… She would wait for dad to come back from office. He would get cream rolls.. She
What Kept Me Going: Pooja’s Story Of Hope
When does a woman start thinking about her child? When she sees the two pink lines.. When the doctor
Kabir Singh! Why I found The Women In The Movie More Problematic
I had decided not to watch this movie. In fact, my husband wanted to watch it but I told him I wil
Hit Me Baby One More Time
Hit Me Baby One More Time Please click on the link above to read the article on Women’s Web
The Complete Woman
What Defines The ‘Complete’ Woman? Please click on the above link to read the article on
Section 375: Law Vs Justice: An Engaging Court Room Battle
A middle-class woman, a junior costume designer goes to the house of a rich director, with whom she
Five Reasons Why You Should Get A Short Haircut Once In Your Lifetime
Sorry for this misleading title. I do not have any reason for you to get a short haircut! I got
Mission Mangal: Entertaining, Inspiring and Feel Good
This review has spoilers. So, if you have not watched yet, please come back. Not that it is a mu
Judgemental Hai Kya – Enjoyable and Fun Watch
The name of the movie originally was ‘Mental hai kya’ until the Central Board of Film Certific
Sisters-In-Law By Chance, Friends By Choice; 5 Women Share Their Sisterhood Stories
Sisters-In-Law By Chance, Friends By Choice; 5 Women Share Their Sisterhood Stories Please click on
When They See Us: The Latest Show On Netflix Will Break Your Heart
After a long time, I felt so angry watching something on TV. The new series on Netflix, ‘Whe
Free Metro Rides For Women! What Do You Think
Shri Arvind Kejriwal proposed free metro rides for women in Delhi. A lot of women have raised a conc
A Mouthful Of Sky
Kajri, Santo and Rajjo had gathered in the common area. Rajjo had just finished mopping the lobby.
Who Killed Shastri? The Tashkent Files Raises The Question Yet Again
‘If your family member goes to a foreign country, and dies there, and you receive his lifeless b
1969: A Love Story… Almost!
1969: A Love Story… Almost! Please click on the above link to read the story on Women’s
What made you sad today?
Thursdays it was. Library period is what they called it. They would remove their shoes outside.
Recent Shows About Women
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Drug Inspector Murdered In Her Office
Neha Shoree was shot dead by an armed man in her office on Friday. Neha was a an officer of the Pun
Badla! Have You Watched The Invisible Guest?
Yesterday at 4 pm: Me sitting in office. Surfing bookmyshow. I came across Badla. Based on ‘Th
Gully Boy: Intelligent, Fun And Endearing
There is the regular life. Where we study. We work. We take exams. We prepare for a livelihood. We
In Our Hearts, Forever.
Not too long ago, my sister had forwarded this picture to us in our family WhatsApp group with a cap
Flawed I Stand, Perfect I fall
‘Women from good families do not abuse!’ ‘We thought she is a nice girl! But look at her langu
Manikarnika: When The Best Portrays The Best
The earliest memory I have of watching a war in Indian history would probably have to be Mahabhara
We Need Laws Against Sexual Harassment At Work, Even If They’re Problematic Sometimes
We Need Laws Against Sexual Harassment At Work, Even If They’re Problematic Sometimes Please c
Everything Wrong With Simmba!
Sangram Bhalerao (Ranveer Singh) is a corrupt cop. You see, he was an orphan. There was no one to te
Broken In Spirits, and Broken In Thoughts
Broken in spirits, And broken in thoughts. Deprived of every joy Her mind is in knots She was
Dear Husbands: Control Your Anger. Not Your Wives!
Dear Husbands: Control Your Anger. Not Your Wives! Please read the full article on Women’s Web
Beauty And The Beast Within
The cute child “Bachche Chacha Nehru se pyaar karte the! Chacha Nehru khoobsurat the. Bachche har
Why Does Men’s Misogyny Unite Them But Most Women Fail To Stand Up For Each Other?
Men often unite in their misogyny. But women get divided by the same, speaking up against each other
When I Realised That The Festivities I Cribbed About Were About Celebration & Family
When I Realised That The Festivities I Cribbed About Were About Celebration & Family When I was
5 Women Say Loud & Clear: Mard Ko Dard Hoga, Because Dear Perverts, Your Time Is Up!
5 Women Say Loud & Clear: Mard Ko Dard Hoga, Because Dear Perverts, Your Time Is Up! Men are af
When Is The Right Time For A Woman To Speak Up
Almost 10 years ago, I was preparing for the Chartered Accountancy exams and looking for tuitions fo
How My Relationship With Festivities Evolved Over The Years
When I was a kid I waited eagerly for festivals. More people in the house, pichkari, pathaka, new cl
Father of A Daughter Manages To Let Go After Marriage… But Mother Of The Son Cannot?
Father of A Daughter Manages To Let Go After Marriage… But Mother Of The Son Cannot? There are
Andhadhun: Most Fun Watch In A Long Time
After hearing awesome things about this movie, I dared to go for the 10 pm show that too in the seco
Tanushree Dutta: More Power To You
Attended an event by ‘We The Women’ yesterday where Tanushree Dutta spoke about what happened to
Sui Dhaga – Finally A Bollywood Couple With Real Problems
I watched this movie last weekend. Did not get a chance to write about it then. Very quickly, here i
I have just one word: Inspiring!!
Sorry for the delayed post. There was some issue with Tata Sky and Set TV because of which I was not
Supreme Court Quashes The Archaic Adultery Law
The landmark judgment came out some time back. People have already started complaining: What is happ
Leave Everything And Vanish?
When I was about 14, I had watched a television series on Sony called Hubahu starring Sandhya Mridul
Six Good Reasons To Watch Stree
Imagine a setting where men are told to stay home after dark as the streets are too unsafe for them.
Movies, Music and Nostalgia…
I watched Gold yesterday. I wish I could review the movie…. I usually do not watch a night sho
A day Of Haircut With Salon Bullies!
I went to the beauty parlour yesterday to get a haircut. Just a haircut. Nothing more. After calli
8 Ridiculous Reasons Why Men Are Great Managers At Work But Suck At Home
8 Ridiculous Reasons Why Men Are Great Managers At Work But Suck At Home Please click on the link ab
Featured Among Top 5 Social Impact Blogs by ImpactGuru
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