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In our Indian culture, even in this modern era, the bride’s family is expected to bear the majority of the wedding expenses. Most grooms, when asked to intervene, often excuse themselves, saying ‘This is a matter that should be discussed by elders, I can’t say much.’ As the world is progressing, things are expected to change for the better.…

When children leave their homes to give their education and career a shape, it brings a sense of contentment and pride to the parents. It also  leaves behind a feeling of empty nest syndrome for the parents, at least for a little while. Sarita Jha found herself in a similar kind of situation when both her children moved to the US for pursuing…

Trekking, as an adventure sports, has gained much recognition these days. But many people, especially women, still have a multitude of inhibitions and apprehensions with regards to safety, hygiene and travel in general despite their interest in trekking. We have Shipti Shradha with us to share her insights and throw light on the various facets…

The month of April is dedicated to autism awareness with an aim to educate and to foster acceptance and support. Moving in this direction, we have Vandana Gutpa, a mother to a 28-year-old son Rahul with autism. She is not a trained professional, with any formal degree in handling autism, but her years of experience has taught her a lot. She is…

When Arpita left her home on April 22, 2006 for Kolkata, little did she know that a road accident would change her life forever. The Fateful Evening Arpita was on a bike when a truck struck from behind. She fell off and could see the truck pass over her legs. Next what remembers is a pool of blood and an unbearable pain. She was taken to a…

Jharkhand’s Rajiv Shukla has taken it upon himself to empower the girls of Dhodhakola village near Jhumri Telaiya in Koderma district, through education. In Dhodhakola village in Koderma district, a major chunk of the population lies below the poverty line. It is a fight for them every day to fulfill the basic need of food. This is why they…

Rajasthan is well-known for its rich heritage and culture. But for women embroidery artisans of Jodhasar in Bikaner district, their craft has not been able to gain the deserved recognition in all these years. Their form of embroidery, known as Kashidakari which means needle work, is time consuming but the returns are meager. In the 1980s,…

Hello, I am Jhuma. In Bengali, which is my mother tongue, the name signifies Enjoyment. As a person, I am fun-loving and practical, ambitious yet realistic. As you must have understood by now, my roots are in West Bengal. My advanced studies saw me spend four years in Bangalore, the lovely garden city in the late Nineties before I moved to…

Science has never been without women. But the journey of most women scientists in India has not been as easy one. In the early days, this gender bias was so intense that women were denied admission in premier science colleges only for being a woman. Kamala Sohonie and Anna Mani are two such names. They had to fight hard to make a place for…

In this highly competitive world, where it’s so difficult to make a place for oneself, one can only imagine how daunting the situation would be for a transgender, who is subjected to social stigma, discrimination and harassment at every step and in every phase. Sandhiya Ghavri’s journey is no different. Early years Sandhiya was born in a…