To trend on Twitter and hog the ephemeral limelight of prime time TV is looked upon as the pinnacle of validation now. For 250 characters or a complete 60 seconds, the world has its senses tuned into you. Perhaps that is why, even the most conservative of women were seen shyly sharing their TikTok videos. … Continue reading The dichotomy of limelight : A 2020 vision
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Woman, Immigrant, Mixed-race: Kamala Harris and the narrative of fractured identities
Kamala Harris and the narrative of fractured identities
IWI Talks: Stories of Inspiring Women Role Models
A series of IWITalks, held as Facebook Lives, was yet another successful endeavour on Incredible Women of India to shine the spotlight on women achievers and their incredible stories. The series began with Dr. Tripti Sharan's talk on Women Empowerment. Dr. Tripti Sharan is a gynaecologist, author, poet and columnist. As a doctor, her experiences … Continue reading IWI Talks: Stories of Inspiring Women Role Models
My Journey to Become a Writer by Rituparna Ghosh
When I was asked to write about my journey of ‘how I became a writer’, I fell into deep contemplation. What can I write that’d be different? I mean the journey of an Engineer/Management graduate, leaving a cushy job and turning out to be a writer isn't something new anymore. As we move through the … Continue reading My Journey to Become a Writer by Rituparna Ghosh
The Dilemma of Choice in Feminism Today
Recently, while talking on women's equality and what it entailed, I was questioned by an audience member that how could I talk about equality while wearing the mangalsutra. The belligerent lady didn’t stop there but went on to ask what symbol my husband wore to show that he was a married man. First, it was … Continue reading The Dilemma of Choice in Feminism Today