Dear Neel #2

Dear Neel #2 Did you get my letter? Did you read it? Did you think about me as you saw my handwriting? Did you miss me?  The last time I wrote to you was when I had a writer’s block or when I thought I had a writer’s block. That was the day when IContinue reading “Dear Neel #2”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #15

Day 15 of #whyweneedfeminismin2021 I don’t even understand why I have to say this. Feminism stands for sisterhood, but sisterhood does not mean that you, by default, like every person around you. It is absolutely okay to not get along with every human possible. It all boils down to supporting and standing for something thatContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #15”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #14

We need it because, believe it or not feminism and equality are misused. Rights do not come at the cost of other people. But at the same time feminism does not become synonymous to fake feminism. More often than not when you say you are a feminist, you get trolled at the cost of fakeContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #14”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #12

We need feminism because even today we cringe at the thought of sexual education. Studies show that with the right education teens push doing it further away until they are ready, comfortable and understand their bodies better. We need to understand the concept of sex education, safety, consent and health. Right sex education does notContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #12”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #8

Feelings and emotions are neutral and no human should have to hide them. Even today the society uses the term #manup so callously that it leaves a negative impact on people. No one should have to hide them needlessly. Read More: Why We Need Feminism in 2021#7

Why We Need Feminism in 2021#7

Personally, I do not mind if one calls me Mrs. Master or Aunt Malaprop for that matter. But I find it wrong that women still need to be addressed in regard to their relationship status. Why don’t we just remove all ther other jazz and stick with Ms. Also, I gave in to the trendContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021#7”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #6

Day 6 of #whyweneedfeminismin2021 #qotd Do you define yourself as a feminist? If yes, do you get those stares? We need feminism because a feminist is still considered to be man hater. Because people still think men cannot and are not feminists. Because feminism is associated with aggression. I don’t hate men. My go toContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #6”

Why We Need Feminism In 2021 #5

#qotd when was the first time you heard the term ‘Paraya dhan’ or the fact that you will be ‘given away’ when you get married. #aotd I was 12 years old when I heard the term paraya dhan or ‘parki thapan’ to be precise which is almost equivalent in Gujarati. I don’t think I wasContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism In 2021 #5”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #4

Day 4 of #whyweneedfeminismin2021 Kindergarten taught me what good meant, so over time when someone asked me if I was a good girl, I took the term for granted and accepted the adjective. I was a good girl. Meaning, I thought good meant loyal, kind, helping, compassionate, humble. Someone who would stick to their valuesContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #4”

सूरज से गुफ्तगू #50

न नगमे न सपनेन तेरा न मेराचल बीच राह ही कही मिलते हैजी जान से नहीं बस उन ढाई हर्फो को निभाते हैमुश्किल सही नामुमकिन तो नहींहसना और रोना भी पर तेरा साथ तो सहीअब कोई कहानी तेरी छुपी नहींमेरे पंख अब मोम के नहींन अब कोई इंतज़ार है, न सितारों को पाने की चाहतहैContinue reading “सूरज से गुफ्तगू #50”