Pride or Pity?

Posted on October 23, 2008 by

It is indeed a moment of pride for India today as it has successfully launched its first unmanned mission to the moon. Chandrayaan -1 as it is called, is a lunar exploration mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). … Continue reading →

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Is mentioning the “D” word a taboo?

Posted on May 9, 2008 by

Often we talk about marriage and its significance in our lives but it’s also important that we also discuss the intricacies of the separation as it’s a right provided to all men and women on different grounds to separate if … Continue reading →

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Can we call ourselves a “disciplined” lot?

Posted on May 6, 2008 by

Ever since i started going to school, or maybe even before that, the word “discipline” has been like a staple diet for me and for many more kids who grow up listening to verses from their parents, teachers, elders that … Continue reading →

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Back from a Sabbatical!!!

Posted on May 6, 2008 by

Haven’t really been finding time to sit down and update my blog for quite some time. Have been tied up with various things in life and the thought of sitting down to voice my opinion on any issue seemed like … Continue reading →

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Being Single?

Posted on October 1, 2007 by

If there is one way in which a woman can feel that she is not the weaker sex is by remaining single all her life. This thought came to my mind after being questioned several times in the past few … Continue reading →

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Isn’t dowry “Reverse Commodification”?

Posted on July 27, 2007 by

“Arrey kalmuhi kab tak mere kaleje pe bojh ban kar baithegi”. Statements like this are quite evident in Indian society whenever we talk of women as a burden. And to top it all, the concept of dowry has sparked the … Continue reading →

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Women & their “soapy:” woes…!!!

Posted on June 27, 2007 by

The day starts with surya namaskar, innumerable rituals while worshiping to god, sending kids to school, then husbands to offices & getting down to the much awaited bitching sessions. And through all this, they are dressed up so amazingly that … Continue reading →

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Kanyadaan?

Posted on June 15, 2007 by

Kanyadaan is considered to be the biggest daan (donation). In this ceremony, the parents of the bride hand over their beloved daughter to the bride groom and his family with the assurance that they will take proper care of her. … Continue reading →

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Kill me once not everyday!!!

Posted on February 4, 2007 by

If all this society can give me is humiliation, disrespect and exploitation then kill me before i step into the world surrounded by people who are waiting to torture me, exploit me, molest me and make me a victim of … Continue reading →

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House Husband anyone?

Posted on January 21, 2007 by

An advertisement in newspaper says; “Wanted a bride for a 25 year old, convent educated, fair and handsome boy, Knows how to cook, drive, wash clothes as well as can speak very good english. Very good with kids and pets” … Continue reading →

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