I was fascinated by the saree as a child. Unfettered by stitches, lacking the artifice of buttons, a saree was freedom. I’ve struggled with gender boxes my whole life. Every…

I was fascinated by the saree as a child. Unfettered by stitches, lacking the artifice of buttons, a saree was freedom. I’ve struggled with gender boxes my whole life. Every…

I’m a vain peacock in the most obvious way possible. I love my hair. Unlike skin and other organs, it has never given me reason for worry. It’s straight, silky and…

Over a year and half ago, I bought this accessory on a whim. It comprises a red flower made of net and fabric, attached to a thin red headband. Like all…

Western feminism talks about the infantalisation of women. Childish behaviour is rewarded, glorified and in some cases, forcibly attributed too. I think the Indian counterpart is a bit different –…

I am a regular reader of High Heel Confidential. It’s one of the sites that I actually open every day that I’m online, instead of just waiting for my feed-reader…