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Vishu Ashamsakal : Let The Rituals Remain A Choice Not A Farce
Narayani sends greetings on Vishu and shares beautiful memories of her Amma and her grandparents.
Narayani sends greetings on Vishu and shares beautiful memories of her Amma and her grandparents.
Our Sixth Power Woman, Cheryl Bradshaw from the UK, tells us how she fought abuse from a very young age.
How do we fit traditional festivals into our modern set-up? Preethi tells how she did that,
‘Is ‘Sindur Khela’ a patriarchal ritual? Is it hypocrite of her if she chooses to participate in it despite identifying as a ‘feminist’?’ Asks Subhra.
Poila Boishakh, the Bengali New Year Celebration is all about rekindling memories.
Deepa Perumal takes us to Kollam in Kerala to give us a glimpse of the festival where the feminine form is celebrated irrespective of gender.
Are rituals routine or is there more to them?
ট্রেনের জানলা দিয়ে আলগোছে বাইরে চেয়ে দেখি, হলুদ বসন্ত এসেছে। কোথাও কোথাও ফুটি ফুটি পলাশ। শাড়ি আর পাঞ্জাবির রঙে চরাচর আলো হয়ে আছে। মনটা খুশি খুশি হয়ে যায়।
Our little girls are indeed perfect
and unique in their own ways. They need not be Goddesses to prove their Shakti.
