In the Name of Marriage

India fixates on comedy scandals while ignoring crucial issues like marital rape. A recent court ruling exposed a legal loophole allowing a minor’s marital rape. Instead of misplaced outrage, we must demand justice, legal reform, and dignity for women. Prioritizing real crimes over trivial controversies is long overdue.

By Mohona Chowdhury

In the Name of Marriage

India fixates on comedy scandals while ignoring crucial issues like marital rape. A recent court ruling exposed a legal loophole allowing a minor’s marital rape. Instead of misplaced outrage, we must demand justice, legal reform, and dignity for women. Prioritizing real crimes over trivial controversies is long overdue.

By Mohona Chowdhury

Literary Corner

Don’t Miss The Miss In The Mrs!

The movie Mrs critiques the quiet oppression in Indian marriages, where love is overshadowed by domestic servitude. Through Richa’s journey, it exposes gender roles, casual sexism, and the struggle for self-worth. A powerful reminder that real love empowers, not entraps—urging women to reclaim their identity beyond the kitchen and bedroom.

Don’t Miss The Miss In The Mrs!

The movie Mrs critiques the quiet oppression in Indian marriages, where love is overshadowed by domestic servitude. Through Richa’s journey, it exposes gender roles, casual sexism, and the struggle for self-worth. A powerful reminder that real love empowers, not entraps—urging women to reclaim their identity beyond the kitchen and bedroom.

My Best Reads Of 2024

In 2024, the writer aimed to read 50 books, favoring lengthy novels over short stories. Among her top reads were The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi, and When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. These compelling stories explore resilience, friendship, and life’s profound challenges.