Short stories

The Great Indian Arranged-marriage

She was mesmerized by the mirudangam beats and it was evident by the way she swayed her head to the rhythm. I, on the other hand, tried my best to put on an expression that would conceal my disinterest. Classical music was not really my cup of tea. She tapped her feet along with the… Continue reading The Great Indian Arranged-marriage

Articles

You’re beautiful because you’re you!

I am surprised at how the idea of a “perfect” female body has changed over the years. It has altered rapidly over the decades successfully convincing and constantly shaping the female body and mind. In 1910 a female body that had a long neck, slender shoulders and a round soft body with a small waist… Continue reading You’re beautiful because you’re you!

Articles

When No Is Not An Option

Women empowerment is the ever-trending topic around the globe and in India, too. We see politicians talk about it. We see videos becoming viral. We see hashtags trending in social media. And there are articles, like these, about women empowerment floating around in the web in huge numbers. But, are they actually helping the cause… Continue reading When No Is Not An Option

Poems

My Worst Nightmare

I am afraid. Afraid that I may end up Being their definition, Of, what I ought to be. Afraid that I’m not strong enough To fight back. Afraid that their Illogical ideologies and blind beliefs, Are far more deeply rooted Than my need for a rationale. Afraid that I may give up One day, when… Continue reading My Worst Nightmare