The Inspiring Story of Harshini Kanhekar – The First Woman Firefighter in India
Firefighting has always been a man’s job in India. But Harshini Kanhekar broke into this male-dominated field and became the...
FEMINISM & GENDER MATTERS
This Woman Crematorium Keeper is Breaking Stereotypes
Kochi resident Selina Michael has been a crematorium worker for over a decade. She talks about how this job helps...
NDA To Admit the First 19 Girl Cadets, Training Will be done in a Gender-Neutral Way
The National Defence Academy (NDA) at Khadakwasla near Pune is gearing up to train the first batch of female cadets...
When A Woman Leaves A Man…
Women who leave their boyfriends to marry someone their parents chose are often viewed in a bad light. But if...
Why is Women Drinking Alcohol Stigmatized?
A Woman drinking alcohol is always seen worse than a man drinking alcohol. Why is alcohol reserved only for men?...
The purpose of dupatta, do we even need one?
The only use of a dupatta is to completely cover the bosom of a woman. But why are we living...
When Guest Come Home Who Should Make Tea
When a guest comes home it is the women of the house that serve them tea and refreshments. But does...
What is Wrong with Being Emotional?
If you are an adult and you cry often, you may get names like ‘cry baby’. Why is crying and...
Why Don’t We Take the Names of Rape Survivors?
Rape is the only crime in which the victim’s name and identity are hidden from the media. Why? Consider this…...
Why Indian Parents Hesitate To Stay At Their Daughter’s Marital Home
Even if they are old, Indian parents often choose to stay alone than at their daughter’s marital home. In Northern...
