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I Was Abused By My Parents And Then By My Boyfriend. But I Chose NOT To Be A Victim!

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John Vance Cheney said, “My soul would have no rainbows if my eyes did not have any tears.” I read it somewhere, and noted in my mental diary forever. Just like me, many of you might have read such inspirational quotes. You might have used them when you were distressed, sad or broken. The idea behind all the inspirational quotes is to not just recognize moments or events in … [Read more...]

Introducing Victoria, An Inspiring Transgender From USA Who Got Her Sex Transformed

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TRANSGENDER. The word itself reminds us of two things these days. One, Manabi Bandopadhyay, the first transgender in India to be appointed as the principal of a college, and two, the 'hijra's you see clapping and begging in the trains and traffic. Even though a very few universities have the option for the "other" gender in admissions, empowering the transgender have really … [Read more...]

It’s A Girl’s Fault That She Got Raped. Not That She Instigated It, But She…

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RAPE: Mainly, a mere 4 lettered word. But in today’s riotous society; it symbolizes an intense approach to annihilate an individual’s body, as well as its soul. Rape cases in the world, especially in India, are not unprecedented; (Nothing to be pleased with, Fellow Indians ) But what astonished me most, is the way that even children today are not pardoned from being victimized … [Read more...]

An Ode To The Healthy Ladies Of India – Take This Hourglass Figure Craving Souls!

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We have spoken about girl education, gender equality and women rights. Endless discussions, seminars, marches and much more, but in this race of being a part of the movement, I think an important part of womanhood has been neglected. Body image issues and fat shaming have slowly and steadily become a deep rooted part of our society.  Today a majority of women feel that it is an … [Read more...]

Sentenced To Rot In Hell – Why Is No One Talking About The Condition Of Prison Inmates In India?

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Turns out that, “Sentence to imprisonment” is becoming more of a “sentence to rot in hell”. Recent uproar about cognizance of crimes in Tihar Jail brings the age-old tradition of prisons out in the open once again. It’s often seen that senior convicts sodomize other inmates. Targets, being newer inmates who are physically weak or don’t have substantial account balance or … [Read more...]