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Why is it so easy to discredit women, especially in legal proceedings? It seems that a woman’s life and choice (even unrelated ones) generates more attention and scrutiny than the alleged illegal acts of accused men! Trigger Warning: This deals with gender based violence, domestic abuse, sexual harassment of women, and may be triggering to survivors. …

When Men Feel The Need To Shut Down A Woman Who Refuses To Toe The Line… Read More »

The female condom is the most empowering invention ever made for women who finally do not have to depend upon careless male partners. Forget the female condom, the topic of the male condom itself is a taboo. Men find all kinds of ridiculous reasons to not use one. “I like it natural”, “I am not a baby, …

Your Partner Refuses To Use A Condom? Take Back Your Power With The Female Condom! Read More »

Patriarchy teaches us that sex for women is a giveaway and for men it is a takeaway. Women since ages were conditioned to believe that sexual intercourse is an activity which provides pleasure to men. I recently watched the movie, Maja Ma on Netflix.  Five minutes into it, I knew I would not enjoy it. …

Maja Ma Mentions The Clitoris — Have You Ever Said It? Or Guided Someone Towards It? Read More »

It’s a well known fact that women have to work harder to be even considered anywhere equal to men, they are paid less for the same work, and of course, they can never expect the same respect. Right? Are women judged more harshly at work than men? Does a woman’s appearance and demeanor cause her …

How To Succeed At Work If You Are Not A Man? WION Anchor Palki Sharma Tells Us Read More »

This is what most men want from marriage anyway right? A woman who can serve, that too without complaining and demanding anything in return! I think this young boy should start making more of these robot bahus.   Dear Raja Betas, I have found your dream wife!  I know the qualities you look for in …

Look Raja Beta Look: Finally, Someone Has Found The Ideal Bahu! Read More »

Rajshri Deshpande, who played the fiery protagonist in Trial by Fire along with Abhay Deol speaks of her journey and her social work. Rajshri Deshpande as the protagonist in ‘Trial by Fire’, the recent Netflix show has received raving reviews along with the show itself for its sensitive portrayal of the Uphaar Cinema Hall fire tragedy, 1997 …

Meet Rajshri Deshpande Who Wowed Audiences As The Protagonist Of Trial By Fire Read More »

Ironically, these women cannot breathe a sigh of relief until their son is married. And yet, the moment he is married, they spend their entire time and energy instigating the son against his wife. Alright. Even before I start writing this article, I know there will be a dispute just by reading the title. #NotAllMILs! No …

Are Some Indian Mothers-in-Law Causing Divorces, Especially In Arranged Marriages? Read More »

I saw Vikrant Massey for the first time in Balika Vadhu. He was Shyam, a guy interested in Sugana, who became a widow on her wedding day. Sugana was a very popular character. The show which was fun to watch had suddenly became sad. The audience did not want to see Sugana suffer. The whole …

4 Things I Learnt From 12th Fail, Including How Easily A Man Can Call A Woman A ‘Gold Digger’ Read More »

A 31 year old Italian woman, Tiziana Cantone committed suicide after a video of her engaging in a sexual act became viral on the internet. Here’s more.  According to the Guardian, Cantone had sent the video of herself to some friends including an ex-boyfriend, although other sources including La Repubblica report that she had sent the video to five friends whom …

The Shocking Story Of Tiziana Cantone Shows Us How Women Are Literally, Shamed To Death Read More »

The movie ‘Parched’ revolves around the lives, of four ordinary women chained by old-traditions. This promising movie, is all set to release on September 23. Read on. The last time, I watched a Bollywood movie depicting the true life of an Indian woman in rural India, was Dor. The movie beautifully captures the raw emotions of two …

Movie ‘Parched’ About Indian Rural Women Breaking The Chains Of Tradition, Appears Compelling Read More »