In the season of open letters, Anupama Jain writes one to her daughter and impart some valuable lessons in her trademark '(s)mothering' style. Dearest Daughter, I’m back with yet another open letter to you, girl! I know one rarely reads open letters but it’s time the churning within got a closure. Anyway, let me not … Continue reading An Open Letter to A Daughter
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#MeToo: The Stories We Couldn’t Hear
In the midst of all the survivors pouring their hearts out and bravely sharing their stories, Lakshana Palat writes why it is okay to keep silent too. “You’ve been sexually harassed. Why didn’t you speak out during the #MeToo movement? Your silence is not helping.” I’ve heard these words quite often, lately. The #MeToo movement … Continue reading #MeToo: The Stories We Couldn’t Hear
Book Review: Louisiana Catch
A riveting read about a single lone woman trying to navigate her way through life's cruel challenges. Team IWI reviews Louisiana Catch by Sweta Srivastava Vikram. The book starts off on an emotional note with the first chapter itself and hooks the reader in. This fast-paced narration continues throughout the book taking the reader through the … Continue reading Book Review: Louisiana Catch
Book Review: House of Doctors by Tripti Sharan
House of Doctors, written by Dr Tripti Sharan, published by Readomania is a candid and heart-warming read about the life of a medical student as she pursues her medical degree. This is Sharan’s second book about the medical profession, and while different in tone and content, it is equally impactful and leaves a strong impact … Continue reading Book Review: House of Doctors by Tripti Sharan
On Worship and Violence
In his model of ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ Abraham Maslow states that human motivation moves through stages. You need to satisfy one stage before can you move on to the next. You would feed or shelter yourself before worrying about love or acceptance or self-actualization. The concept of this pyramid came to my mind, when, on … Continue reading On Worship and Violence