A mother struggles to accept her daughter Ruhana, born with Down Syndrome after years of IVF. Over time, love replaces grief as Ruhana flourishes into a kind, talented baker. When she finds love with Juvan, another specially-abled individual, her parents finally realize—she was never a letdown but life’s greatest gift.
Shyama, trapped in a loveless marriage, finds passion and respect in Ashok. Defying societal norms, she divorces Mohan despite family outrage. Now, in a modest home with Ashok, she embraces her choices—both struggles and joys—without regret. As they sip tea, she stands firm: her life, her responsibility, her happiness.
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.
This article discusses the societal pressure on Indian women to marry by a certain age, sharing personal experiences and frustrations. It challenges the notion that marriage should be tied to age or societal expectations, advocating for personal choice, rejecting dowry, and emphasizing self-worth over societal norms.
Through a fictional piece, Anuja asks some pertinent questions.
Why is it that a woman has to give up her taste and likings once she gets married?
Why does her choice take a backseat?
We rushed him to Chennai. We were told there that this is a condition where blood breaks down real fast. This in turn causes anaemia. So, to compensate for that my boy shall need a blood transfusion. Throughout his life.
The guests wanted to have something sweet made by the newest bahu of the family. Krisha hesitantly prepared some ‘sewaiya kheer’ and served it with hot tea. But those two remarks from Bua saas and Mausa Ji made her nervous to the core.
He was exceptionally witty and upright just like her own father but was more friendly. Perhaps that was because he had to bring up Ria without a mother. He connected exceptionally well with the young. And he could make Ma laugh again.
Is the sanctity of holy matrimony still more important than the consent of women in India? It all sounds terribly like dark comedy. I mean what sort of a marriage is this, where a grown man doesn’t even know/understand something as basic as consent, right? Well, many marriages work this way. But that’s a story for another day.
