“It’s off season”. “What will you do?”. “Why now?”. “No sun. no sand”. Get ready to hear all this and more if you decide to […]
Why do I have to repeatedly tell cab drivers to stop talking on phone?
Last week, it was a usual work evening for me when I boarded a cab to the office. What followed was also something that has […]
Celebrating Sushmita Sen: Why she is a Solo Kudi inspiration
47 and single. Former Miss Universe and mother of two. Sushmita Sen is every bit an inspiration for every solo kudi (single woman) out there, […]
A Father’s Day wish for a single mother
She is her child’s superheroShe is a multi-tasker with laser sharp focusShe is the brightest star in a dark night’s skyShe is the alpha female […]
Respecting the (ecological) sensitivity of Ladakh
“Adventure capital”, “Roof of the world”, “The land of high passes” – Ladakh is known by many names. But multiple descriptions do not do justice […]
Gulzar, the man of many (beautifully woven together) words: Watch
Back in 1963, with the release of Bandini, the Indian movie industry saw the arrival of a lyricist who was set to weave the magic […]
A protest against sexual harassment: ‘Oh mighty river, you can no longer escape’
Police action amid the wrestlers’ protest peaked when new parliament was being inaugurated just km away.
Over 25 yrs later, Shabana Azmi-starrer Saaz is every bit relevant
A lot of women issues raised by Saaz more than 25 years ago are still relevant. Domestic abuse is one of them.
One of the most powerful scenes in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
An eagle flies solo and so do strong women. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story tells such a story.
In ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’, Luv Ranjan’s so-called balancing act
If a woman wants to have her own space, she should be apologetic about it.