”What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” - William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, ca. 1600 If you think about what’s in a name, the answer is a lot. More so, in the field of literature, contrary to the Shakespearean viewpoint. History is laden with … Continue reading The Anatomy of an Author Name
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Ujjwala – How a simple initiative is empowering women by Nidhi Prabha Tiwari
I met Narayani Sahu in Feb 2018. She was part of 100 Ujjwala customers from various parts of India who were invited by the President of India to share their experience of switching to a cleaner cooking fuel- LPG from biomass-based fuels. She stood in the majestic Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan and said, … Continue reading Ujjwala – How a simple initiative is empowering women by Nidhi Prabha Tiwari
Adopt The Feminine; A Glimpse Into The Challenges Of My Life
The journey of a woman isn't easy. In fact, be it any field, gender discrimination is rampant. It is heartening then to see such stories of victory and success like the one of Swati Pandey. Her story, in her own words, has to be the most inspiring thing we read today. My journey from a … Continue reading Adopt The Feminine; A Glimpse Into The Challenges Of My Life
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
INCREDIBLE WOMEN OF INDIA 