Over the past year or so, India has witnessed one of its biggest media turnovers, with topics that have always been hushed up, thrown out into the open for people to scrutinize and comment upon and hopefully learn their mistakes from. The word ‘Women Empowerment’ has been thrown around like candy of late and people seem to think that by just knowing in theory, the ways of … [Read more...]
#BlameOneNotAll Is Stupid. Why Should A Man Feel Proud Of Not Being A Rapist?
For those unaware of the #BlameOneNotAll Campaign, here is a quick idea: I feel safe when my father is in the same room as me. Or his (male) colleague. Or my (male) best friend. Now, since I feel safe alone with them, therefore, all men do not rape. A few men rape and the rest who have not and will not ever, should be put on a pedestal and thanked. Maybe feed them a Mithai or … [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...]
Man who slapped Gauhar says she paid him to do so. Now this makes me ask you a few questions.
The slapgate incident with Gauhar Khan has taken a new twist now. Mohammad Akil Malik, who slapped Khan, is now claiming that he was paid to do so by the actress herself. He had slapped Gauhar Khan on the finale of a reality show because according to him, she was dressed inappropriately. Now the question which is being raised here is whether it was all a publicity stunt or … [Read more...]