What happens when people are forced to hide essential parts of themselves? This reflective essay explores identity, conformity, repression, and the unseen consequences that ripple through families, workplaces, and communities.
The story explores the persistent misrepresentation of queer characters across films and web series. It seeks to shed light on the real challenges faced by the LGBTQ community, issues that go far beyond surface-level cliche portrayals of dating or glamour, delving instead into the harsher, deeper struggles that shape their everyday lives.
From exam security and student stress to accountability and policy reform, this article analyses the NEET 2026 paper leak and what it means for the future of medical admissions in India.
In a world driven by algorithms, visibility often masquerades as authenticity. This thought-provoking piece explores the growing divide between becoming a “muse” – memorable, magnetic and genuine, and becoming “content” -constantly visible, curated and consumable. As social media reshapes identity, it asks whether we are truly living or simply performing.
Lis Hartel’s story is a remarkable testament to courage, resilience and determination. Struck by polio and partially paralysed, she refused to abandon her Olympic dream. Through relentless perseverance and an extraordinary bond with her horse, she became one of the first women to compete in dressage and won two Olympic silver medals.
This review explores Mother Mary Comes to Me as a deeply personal memoir about Arundhati Roy’s complex relationship with her mother, Mary Roy. Through love, grief, feminism, and emotional conflict, the book reflects how a strong yet volatile mother shaped Roy’s identity, resilience, writing, and lifelong empathy for injustice and human struggle.
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Motherhood is not one fixed definition. Through the stories of five women – a migrant caregiver mother, a childfree woman, a transgender caregiver, an adoptive mother, and a woman preserving her chance at motherhood — this piece challenges society’s narrow expectations and reminds us that motherhood is ultimately an act of love, care, courage, and nurturing.
A deeply reflective letter to mothers, reminding them not to lose themselves entirely in caregiving. Through concepts like Hygge, Lagom, Fika, and Sisu, it encourages self-care, balance, resilience, and reclaiming individuality. Motherhood is celebrated as beautiful, but not the sole identity a woman should live for.
India’s LGBTQ journey has evolved from criminalisation under Section 377 to partial legal acceptance after the 2018 decriminalisation. Yet, gaps remain, no marriage rights, limited protections, and the 2026 amendment imposing medical validation. Social stigma persists, highlighting an ongoing struggle for equality, dignity, and true freedom of identity.
