A Wish-List At Each Age: 20 Years Of Me
My journey through the years traced in a different wish-list at each age – from childhood innocence to adult aspirations.
Body & Sex
Body image, Beauty perceptions & standards, Sex, Sexuality, Reproductive health, Physical fitness
Bike Rides
Lunch was nice today. Something other than canteen food. A colleague and I made a quick trip to the nearest Subway to pick up sandwiches. It has been a long time since my last bike ride. I still love them. I have never owned a bike myself…never needed to. All…
Domestic Violence And Beyond: I’m Not Just A Victim
The next time you hear about a victim of abuse and think of her (or him) as weak, think again. Violence is so much more complex than you know.
Tattoo Story: A Cute Dragon
Unveiling my journey with a dragon tattoo – from fascination to pain, this inked emblem is a proud reminder of my wild, offbeat self. 
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Office Capers: Never Ever, Have I Ever…
Yesterday I went out for a drink with some colleagues. The talk turned to drinking games and we started on one called ‘Never ever, have I ever’. Here’s how it is played. One person raises his/her glass and proclaims “Never ever, have I ever….” and ends it with a statement….
Body & Sex | Books | Pop Culture | WorkSpace
Crush
My 14-year-old cousin thinks the Indian Idol, Abhijeet Sawant ‘has nice eyes’. She has his album carefully tucked away between her best clothes. And she thinks the contestants of Fame Gurukul are so lucky because one of them got to sing a duet with him. Ah….it is beginning! My kid…
Beauty, Thy Name Is Womanhood
Women are beautiful. The fairer sex really is the fairer sex. I know this has been common knowledge for years but the full meaning hit me just today. I was in the ladies compartment of a train…for a change not squeezed into a crowd but with enough space to look…
Holy Matrimony, Holy Womanhood
Questioning matrimony norms: A bold perspective on identity, sacrifice, and societal expectations. Join the fight for equality and redefine traditional roles.
The Beast of Beauty
Unveiling societal norms: Beauty expectations tie women to impracticalities—long hair, flowing garments, uncomfortable footwear, and jewelry.
About-Turn!
Flashback to about 10 years ago.Scene: The end of an all-important talk about the facts of life to my uninitiated-and-eager-to-learn friend. Me: Yes, so that’s how it all happens. I thought you should know.She: Sounds horrible!Me: It gets better with time.She: No way! I’ll NEVER get used to that idea!Me:…