Temples. Pious, divine, holy temples. Prohibiting menstruating women to enter their premises since centuries. Because periods and purity are mutually exclusive. Well. Hypocracy? 8 kms from Guwahati is the Kamakhya Devi Temple, which is one of the fifty one Shakti Peeths. A legend goes that Shiva’s wife, Sati committed suicide when her father insulted her husband. Carrying … [Read more…]
Flashback to 1995. Summer Vacations. Days that were made of grandparents, mangoes, Famous Five books and constant pleas to show us the Delhi we read about in books. Days that are etched in memory as the best ones ever. Days that now are memories of a time which seems so distant even though it’s so … [Read more…]
I am a non-conformist. Have always been one. It’s not an equal world and I am not going to conform to traditions or rules or the culture I don’t believe in. Not until I get what is my equal share as a citizen of India. Being a woman is a tough job in this country and … [Read more…]
It is very easy to try to force your opinion laced with cuss words down other people’s throats while hiding behind the tri-color or your favourite politician’s picture. You are insulting both the tricolor and the one you consider God. Being anonymous is easy. To me, it means that you want to say things which … [Read more…]
