On the second day of my recent trip to Odisha my mother and I headed to Puri. My mother was keen to perform the darshan at the Puri Jagannath temple. Although I had no great desire to see it, my father and uncle were so unenthused by the idea that I had to agree to … Continue reading A Unique Religious Cleansing
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Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Rani Lakshmi Bai was one of the leading warriors of the India's first struggle for independence. A symbol of bravery, patriotism and honour, Rani Lakshmi Bai was born on 19 November 1828 at Poona. Her actual name was Manikarnika. Her father Moropant Tabme was a court advisor, and mother Bhagirathi was a scholarly … Continue reading Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
An Indian Woman’s Soliloquy
It is 2017. But have the societal narratives changed at all? Do I still need you, for me to be a trailblazer? Your largesse of letting me be; or your begrudging acceptance of my capabilities, carefully dressed up as inclusion are proof enough that I rankle you. I am a woman, just one in a … Continue reading An Indian Woman’s Soliloquy
Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Art By Kirthi Jayakumar Sumukhi Suresh is an actor, a stand-up comedian and an improviser artist. She is known for her role of Sumukhi Chawla, from The Better Life Foundation, which is inspired by The Office. Sumukhi is also known for her role as the sassy Anu Aunty, and this repertoire has resulted in … Continue reading Femcyclopaedia by Kirthi Jayakumar
Sexual Abuse Survivors – The Ugly Reality
- By Anupama Dalmia, for IWI*. “Oh, poor thing has been scarred for life.” “She has become a big blot on the family’s reputation.” “That is really sad... but she should have been more careful.” “Why were you out so late in the night?” “She has lost everything along with her dignity.” “How will we … Continue reading Sexual Abuse Survivors – The Ugly Reality
INCREDIBLE WOMEN OF INDIA 