Single-itis
Being single in the city – by gender.
Politics & Feminism
Commentary on current social affairs. Intersectional feminism examining questions of gender, sex, sexuality, caste, class, race, religion & other discriminators.
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Pin-up Lolita
What is up with the sudden fascination with the child-woman? Is Lolita really what the Modern Man wants?
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Alpha Female Ekta Kapoor
I saw a re-run of Koffee with Karan‘s show with Ekta Kapoor. I had read Sakshi’s observation on the first viewing already so my curiosity was piqued beforehand anyway. I have to say, I was mighty surprised. Somehow, I’ve always carried an impression of Ekta Kapoor as a rather maudlin,…
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Mother Goose/ Bear
A Build-a-bear shop had me re-examining my own childhood and my notions of maternity. A dream in my 20s also changed my outlook.
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Office Capers: Super ego-ess
This I so have to write about, if for nothing else, but as a rejoinder to women who think like this, that there are women like me too!!!!! SNC opens the morning boasting about his upcoming alumni meet in Goa. PJ Rani cuts in claiming to be his date and…
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A spin on the old story makes it good as new! – The Fiona Fairytale
So I asked for a new fairytale….and I got one! There is a reason this review appears is categorised Feminism and it will be immediately evident when you watch the movie. Once again, I’ll not be a spoilsport and ruin the movie for you. Let me just say though, that…
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The Dark Side of the Man
I ponder the allure of flawed men in Spiderman 3, from Peter Parker’s internal battles to the captivating darkness that surrounds the man behind the spider.
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Till Death Do Us Part: Ramblings on Commitment
I have been pondering the meaning of commitment. Ha. Today’s thought for the day says,
Honesty is not something to flirt with. We must be married to it.
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A Day In Chennai
*Yawn* 0430 is just too damn early to start the day. So much for early mornings…it ain’t morning if it still looks like night!!!!! But ah, Chennai is a city that wakes up at ungodly hours and if I have to be there to catch it, I’ve gotta be up…
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A Feminist By Any Other Name…
Delhiwallas hit on youMumbai men check you outBangalore’s dudes stare in open admirationChennai guys ogle …..and when I smile, the coffee-bar guy gives me a mug full of warm, liquid chocolate to pour as I like into my drink. The men from the office complex adjoining mine turn their heads…
