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10 Ways Women Hate Themselves

One of the main by-products of the patriarchy–Internalized misogyny and sexism– rears its ugly head when:

Continue Reading 01 Mar 2017

The kitchen is her laboratory

The best thing about being born into a Desi household is that you can actually live your life without ever seeing a doctor. No, not because you never fall sick, it’s because there is no bacteria, virus, or cell mutation that can escape the healing hands of the Desi mom, aunt, and grandmom.

Continue Reading 27 Feb 2017

To Those Who Beat Their Children

Spanking ones child is considered a god given right in most Asian cultures. Many parents here don’t think twice before slapping, pinching, or taking out the much feared ‘daddy’s belt’ to “discipline” their children. This abuse is so pervasive in our culture that even in schools many teachers resort to corporal punishment if their student is seen as falling behind in the classes. Sometimes it is done in public, absolutely...

Continue Reading 26 Feb 2017

Six Ways to Pluck Nosy People Out of Your Life

We’ve all had to face questions about our career, marriage plans, and little human appearances at least once in our life. If you are a woman, definitely more than once. But the thing is, no aunty or uncle has any business peeking into your life or uterus. So here are some tried and tested tips to stop people from meddling in your binezz.

Continue Reading 22 Feb 2017

Five Ways to Improve Your Language Skills

‘How do I improve my speaking/writing skills?’ is a question many in my inbox have. I thought I’d write down a list of five simple steps to get started.

Continue Reading 22 Feb 2017

10 Life Lessons For My Younger Self

Dear younger me,

Continue Reading 21 Feb 2017
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