Everything is Fine, Yet I Want a Divorce
It was dinner time. I was at the dining table, surfing on my phone waiting for Rahul to finish his office call. I had cooked his favourite Shahi Paneer. I myself was hungry and very tired. It had been a taxing but fruitful day at work. Rahul finished his call, and was excited to see his favourite dish. He filled…
TODAY’S FEMINISM: FULL OF MYTHS
Feminism is all about equality between men and women. Feminism is not the desire for women to be more powerful than men. Throughout history, it has been seen that women have been denied equal rights and opportunities which is why the feminist movement emerged - to empower women and raise awareness about it so that women can exercise equal powers…
STRUGGLES OF THE WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR
Times are changing. A few decades ago, most women were confined to their homes. Tending to the family was their main responsibility and everything else took a back seat – their dreams, their aspirations and everything else. With changing times, this outlook is changing. More and more women are looking to be independent. They want to make decisions about their…
Is digital schooling a cause of tribulation for children and mothers?
“Digital schooling in the Internet age means teaching tomorrow's skills today.” Digital schooling: where about! Integrating technology and education is a complex issue taking many forms that differ in purpose. It can range from replicating existing educational practices as tools for transforming education to bring about new learning. A child’s education is an important factor. But a situation has emerged…
Do Homemakers Need to Be Paid For Their Work?
Actor Kamal Haasan has now forayed into politics after floating his political party Makkal Needhi Maiam's (MNM). A couple of days back when releasing the party’s portfolio Haasan promised payment to homemakers -- along with computers with high-speed internet to all households and transformation of farmers to agri-entrepreneurs -- if his party is voted to power in the 2021 Tamil…
Here is All You Need to Know About Absent Menstruation(Amenorrhea)
Absent menstruation or Amenorrhea as it is called in medical terms, is the absence of menstrual bleeding or menstrual periods. Amenorrhea is a condition in which women having regular periods, miss at least three menstrual periods in a row or when girls do not have their first menstrual period by the age of 15. Many women suffering from amenorrhea deal…
It Is About Health, Not Size!
Health is not defined by someone’s size!! Things that are “Not Okay” to say - Have you been eating a lot?? You used to be thinner!Wow, you look much better now that you’re thin. You’ve so much puppy fat. Eat less. Your clothes won’t fit you. This outfit doesn’t suit your body type. The aim of any compliment should be to make more…
My Epiphany On Self Love
Since childhood, I had always been my parents little chubby girl—surrounded by love & affection. I am not thin, never was and perhaps never will be. Growing up, I always came across people passing comments, sometimes with concern, sometimes just out of sheer pity and sometimes to make fun of my body. My family never made me feel that things…