Any marriage is a gamble. But isn’t an arranged marriage, something most Indians find themselves going through, an even bigger one? How does it really work? The arranged marriage system has come a long way in India through the advancement of the internet. But despite the technology, is the risk much higher today, given our changing lifestyles, transitional …
KBC crorepati Anamika Majumdar might be a winner, but her husband clearly considered her a ‘not good enough wife’. Most people in India were glued to their television sets on 2nd October as Anamika Majumdar started playing Kaun Banega Crorepati. With media already having reported that she would be the first contestant of Season 9 to be winning Rs …
Women’s homemaking work is seen as something easy, something that comes ‘naturally’ and something they should continue doing all their lives. But…one woman refuses. When women work outside the home, their work inside doesn’t magically go away! Women continue to bear the ‘double burden’ of two jobs – resulting in immense stress as well as …
I’ve Done My Time…No Thank You, I Don’t Want My Grandchild To Live With Me Read More »
Why do Indian families feel that if a man has lost his purpose in life, is abusive, or suffers from any addictions, the best thing to do for him would be to get him married? Is it a reasonable expectation? Is it fair? Is it not outright deceitful and selfish? The one who smoked A …
Stop judging women who own their sexual needs – who are you to decide for them? The recent debates over Veere di Wedding and Lipstick Under My Burkha are a sign that mindsets need changing. The recent “grandmother unfriendly” movie Veere di Wedding, and the “lady oriented” Lipstick under my Burkha have raised a new …
Expecting A Sati Savitri In A Woman? Who Are You To Judge Her Sexual Needs? Read More »
There are umpteen stories of mother in law – daughter in law problems. Why is this so when there aren’t so many stories of father in law – son in law issues? The answer will surprise you. Abhishek and Tara were a newly married couple. Tara was contemplating buying a car for her office commute …
Father of A Daughter Manages To Let Go After Marriage… But Mother Of The Son Cannot? Read More »
Dear Indian Men, Stop Hiding Behind ‘Respect For Parents & Culture’ When Convenient For You! What is it with Indian men, and their sudden declarations of respect for parents, their values, and Indian culture? Do they mean it, or is it just convenient? tanvisinha Shares TAGS:PATRIARCHYSEXISM What is it with Indian men, and their sudden …
She Is Just Another Human Being, Not Her Family Or Society’s Honour! Statistics suggest that there has been a seven-fold increase in the number of honour killings’ in India. Why is the honour of the family placed on a woman’s shoulders? tanvisinha Shares TAGS:SEXISMVIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Statistics suggest that there has been a sevenfold increase …
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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 the reason. But is that really a good thing? What does this do to the couples in these marriages? tanvisinha Shares TAGS:DIVORCE India has the …
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It Was Just Their Everyday Mouthful Of The Sky… Daane daanne pe likha hai khane wale ka naam. While making the halwa, Kajri had wished she could take it for her children. Maybe madam will give me leftovers. tanvisinha Shares Daane daanne pe likha hai khane wale ka naam. While making the halwa, Kajri had …