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A land of chaos, lawlessness ruled hereIn the era of stories molded to whatever we held dearNiche it was still, and so we flewThrough AUs and Fix-ItsBut through some rather nasty stuff tooEffected our psyche, it probably did.But a reminder…
We all start our journey somewhat uniqueSome of us adapt to societySome naturally fit inAnd some have the difference beaten out of themBy people, by responsibility, by lifeBut yet, we continue to standSomewhereWith a smileFor every punch life throws,For every…
Buying jewelry and precious metals is a tradition on Diwali. While many in the sustainability community, including Vedic teacher, Acharya Prashant, have moved away from the practice calling it maya or overconsumption, many use Dhanteras and Diwali as a way…
What can writers learn the characters of Geet and Elle about strong female characters?
What? Durga Puja shopping? Am I encouraging consumerism in the name of culture? Of course not. I strongly support, no-buy years, especially not buying new. Yet, pujor shopping has a hold on the culture of West Bengal that is undeniable…
Where do women go to seek solace?To the arms of their sistersThe wretched, the beautiful, the successful, the abandonedThe burnt out elder daughters finally smileThe mom friend lets loose for a whileWhen society shuns their voiceDamned if they do, condemned…
If you have seen Princess Mononoke, you know that the conflict between the preservation of nature and the need for human development can result in beautiful stories with strong messages on how to balance both. In Sustainability Science, this balance…
Red lips are beautiful, Bare lips are unpresentable Those are norms taught to women without words, Beta, its just a blush! Look how pretty you’re, all dressed up- Was I undressed before? Is combing my curls not enough? Are braids…
If you wish to keep gangaur alive as a cultural or relegious practice, here is how I would make mine green. Please note, I mean no disrespect.
How to write the domestic and why it matters for women characters and readers.
