It almost seems a sin not to write a blog post on Women’s Day! I absolutely love being a woman. To me, a woman is like the sky; everchanging, yet constant, mysterious, stormy, peaceful and a glimpse of heaven! I love the fact that I can feel so deeply, that I can cry with someone…
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Why is the onus always on the woman?
On the 14th of January, Franco Mulakkal ( I refuse to call him Bishop) was acquitted of the charges of rape. A few of us penned down our outrage at the acquittal. This led to a slew of replies. While there were many who were in support of the nun, there was also a large…
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Book Review: Awaken the Durga Within by Usha Narayanan
Having read almost all of Usha Narayanan’s books I found this one different from her other books. This is not a story based on mythology, but a book that relates mythology to life today. In this book, the author has blended the stories of the goddesses from Hindu mythology and the conflicts that women go…
Read moreBook Review: The Girl Child By De. B. Dubois.
Blurb Growing up as a strong-headed single child with a privileged upbringing in Calcutta, Devi has learned much from her surroundings. Her childhood memories are filled with mixed emotions – especially as she remains angry with her mother and the hypocrisy of women in India. On an unexpected journey home, she encounters reality –…
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