In some parts of the world, being single is just a relationship status. In India, it is defiance. Especially if you are a woman, in your late 20s or older. In a culture of ‘chat mangni and pat byaah’, facilitated by family members, distant relatives, enthusiastic neighbors and well-meaning strangers, being single is an abnormality. …
When I was young(er), I used to obsess with my looks when I would be meeting a guy for the first time (or maybe first few times). It did not matter whether it was a date, or a meeting with someone for an arranged marriage. I would wear high heels trying my best to camouflage …
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A close friend of mine had pre-booked two tickets for a movie at a theatre near her place. (Let’s call her Preeti). Much to her disappointment, her companion ditched her due to some some last-minute work. A couple of hours before the show, she made some frantic calls and messages on Whatsapp groups to ‘donate’ …
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A failed marriage, or the loneliness of being single affects both. Why focus only on the tragedy of the woman, thwarting her spirit and confidence? Read more
Image source I watched the movie ‘Jab we met’ again over the weekend. This time it made me think very differently. It reminded me of the movie, Queen. These two are my all-time favourite movies. The protagonists in both movies are women who have been ditched by the men who they thought were the ‘love’ …
To The Geet Without Aditya Kashyap and The Queen Without the International Vacation Read More »
Image Source Kavya checked her phone for the 30th time in the past half an hour. Kunal – Last seen today at 11:48 p.m. She put her phone away. She then willed the universe: Make him call me!!! She checked her phone again. No call. No text. Maybe he lost his phone… But then how …
My mother passed the ringing phone to my while I was working on my laptop. Ravish Tinder: flashed the contact. Mom: What kind of name is Ravish Tinder? Me: Tinder is a dating app. Mom: Dating app!! You watch Crime Patrol. Don’t you know how dangerous these things are? Me: In a country where we …
If is meant to be it will happen Vs Make it happen – Dilemma of a Single Woman Read More »
A writer who chooses to be anonymous has shared the following e-mail: _________________________________________ Today, I considered changing my middle name by including my mother’s name along with my father’s. After all , whatever I am today is because of her efforts. I thank her for raising me all alone braving the dark days of loneliness, …
“Smile please,” said the photographer as he captured the lovely beaming wedding couple, Jiya and Rehaan on the beautifully decorated stage. Along with her were the rest of the alumni of the 2005 batch of Notre Dame Academy, a girls’ convent school in Dehradun. It was almost a school reunion, attended by various teachers, parents …