Seventy-eight years after independence, women in India have broken barriers but still face invisible constraints. Drawing from Pride and Prejudice and Ghore Baire, true freedom lies in self-respect, clarity, and choice—free from societal expectations or self-imposed limits—where women need not choose between being complete and being free.
From a bold Femina cover to timeless symbolism of the warrior goddess, this reflection explores how evolving portrayals of women mirror the ongoing fight for true freedom, equity, and self-definition.
Long before 1947, a forgotten chapter of Bengal’s history saw defiance, courage, and self-rule-an extraordinary tale of autonomy that remains absent from most textbooks but deserves to be remembered.
This article is a reflection of the author’s thoughts on how the definition of freedom is not restricted to a particular realm; it varies from individual to individual and is based on various circumstances.
Learning to drive is no mean feat! Aditi tells us the why’s and how’s behind it.
An experience of the dilemmas of the seven brides in Made in Heaven 2 help us deconstruct the conundrum.
An Indian film smashes all notions about motherhood and upholds the fact that it is better not to be a parent than a bad parent since parenthood is a huge responsibility.
Preethi shares her mother’s advice “Financial independence is a must for everyone, especially women. Lifespan and relationships do not come with a guarantee.”
Barnali reminds all that we can truly be free only when we celebrate our differences. There are ten questions which help us analyse the true sense of freedom.
Travelling sets us free. To travel is to escape from the mundane!
