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Crusading for equality and justice, Meena Kandasamy is one of the boldest voices of the angry, young Indian woman today.
Meena Kandasamy describes herself as a poet, writer, translator and activist. Her sparkling eyes convey her zest for life, while her fiery words tackle social injustices unreservedly. Drawing her inspiration from iconic writer Kamala Das, Meena writes about feminism and casteism.
Meena holds a PhD in Linguistics and has published two poetry collections, namely Touch and Ms Militancy. She is currently working on her first novel, The Gypsy Goddess. She has participated in several prestigious literary festivals around the globe and has also been associated with leading international educational institutions worldwide.
The oppression meted out to the weaker factions of society – such as the discrimination that Dalits face in their everyday lives and the cruelty that many Sri Lankan Tamils suffer from – are some of the causes that are close to Meena’s heart.
Why we find her inspiring:
– For carving her own identity as an educated, courageous, well-informed and progressive Indian woman
– For not hesitating to state her beliefs loudly and clearly
– For sticking to her guns despite threats and harassment
*Photo source: www.meenakandasamy.com.
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Neena was the sole caregiver of Amma and though one would think that Amma was dependent on her, Neena felt otherwise.
Neena inhaled the aroma that emanated from the pan and took a deep breath. The aroma of cumin interspersed with butter transported her back to the modest kitchen in her native village. She could picture her father standing in the kitchen wearing his white crisp kurta as he made delectable concoctions for his only daughter.
Neena grew up in a home where both her parents worked together in tandem to keep the house up and running. She had a blissful childhood in her modest two-room house. The house was small but every nook and cranny gave her memories of a lifetime. Neena’s young heart imagined that her life would follow the same cheerful course. But how wrong she was!
When she was sixteen, the catastrophic clutches of destiny snatched away her parents. They passed away in a road accident and Neena was devastated. Relatives thronged her now gloomy house and soon it was decided that she should be married off.
Menopause is a reality in women's lives, so Indian workplaces need to gear up and address women's menopausal needs.
Picture this: A seasoned executive at the peak of her career suddenly grapples with hot flashes and sleep disturbances during important meetings. She also battles mood swings and cognitive changes, affecting her productivity and confidence. Eventually, she resigns from her job.
Fiction? Not really. The scenario above is a reality many women face as they navigate menopause while meeting their work responsibilities.
Menopause is the time when a woman stops menstruating. This natural condition marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. The transition brings unique physical, emotional, and psychological changes for women.
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