“Messi is god”, Chirag from Ahmedabad had put down on his bedroom’s wall. He put an end to his dream of turning a footballer and hanged himself after failing to crack the IIT entrance examination. When asked “who’s your idol”, Baljeet from Chandigarh shouted “Ronaldo”. Little did he know, India mein paida huye ho toh doctor ya engineer bano, footballer nahi. Baljeet went into … [Read more...]
“Every Night, My Father Forced Me To Sleep Naked With Him.”
Sexual abuse is probably the most common form of child abuse and violation of child rights. Isn’t it tough to write about one’s lost childhood? Death of innocence and tender feelings? I bet it is. And when someone who narrates how her father has been sexually abusing her for years, it throws a few chills through my spine. How can you blame the outer world for being rude to a … [Read more...]
The City Of Joy Under The Shadow Of Fear – Kolkata Is Indeed Changing
Howrah Bridge, 6 PM in the evening. She stood there, watching the sundown. Dimness of the dying sun was falling on the Ganges; therefore creating a beautiful foreplay of colors. She stared at the magic with eyes full of hymn, but her mind was somewhere else. “I hope I didn’t hurt maa too much. She is too afraid at times”- she murmured to herself. That afternoon she ran out … [Read more...]
Yes, I Am A Feminist. And No, All Men Are Not Dogs..
Dear pseudo-feminists, Congratulations on the amazing job you’re doing. I am sure you do not need appreciation from us. But pardon my audacity; a few questions are popping in frequently. Remember? Just few days back, a video which was apparently aimed to “empower” women, starring a leading actress from Bollywood, went viral on the internet. A group of people went gaga … [Read more...]
Here’s How A 15 Year Old Girl From Pakistan Is Doing Her Bit To Improve India-Pak Relationship.
Writing about Khushboo gets really special. So far, my only little friend from Pakistan. The only one among my little adorable sisters who calls me “api” and not “didi”. A growing bud with eyes full of hope and heart full of hope. I met Khushboo on Facebook while trying to know more about Indo-Pak Peace Project, an initiative by two school-students; respectively from India … [Read more...]