Rrashima Swaarup Verma

Rrashima is a senior corporate analyst with over 20 years of experience in the corporate sector. She is also a prolific writer, novelist and poet and her articles, stories and poems are regularly published in leading national and international literary magazines, journals and periodicals. Rrashima is the author of the bestselling book "A Break In Love". "A Break In Love" is a fast-paced, contemporary romance which has received rave reviews from readers and media alike and has been consistently topping the charts since its release.

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A Brand New Chat Show Is Making Waves In The Literary World
A Brand New Chat Show Is Making Waves In The Literary World

Now while this piece is essentially about a brand-new literary chat show that has recently been making waves in the Indian literary community, a bit of background for the uninitiated, might be in order. I’m sure we all agree that writing is a solitary exercise. It therefore becomes necessary for writers, particularly from the point […]

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Diversity and Inclusion - The Need of the Hour!
Diversity and Inclusion – The Need of the Hour!

  Diversity and Inclusion – The Path to Progress Inclusion and Diversity. The words are often interchangeable though there are distinct differences. They are albeit, words that are familiar to most of us in today’s scenario. Recognizing and knowing about these terms is however one thing, practicing them another thing. And to effectively practice the […]

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Diversity and Inclusion - The Need of the Hour!
Diversity and Inclusion – The Need of the Hour!

  Diversity and Inclusion – The Need of the Hour   Inclusion and Diversity. The words are often interchangeable though there are distinct differences. They are albeit, words that are familiar to most of us in today’s scenario. Recognizing and knowing about these terms is however one thing, practicing them another thing. And to effectively […]

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I’d Hoped The Pandemic Made Us More Humane, But Box Office Success Of Animal Proves Otherwise!

Women in reality like men who are in touch with their humanity, their goodness, their feminism. Men who are kind. Not the alpha male this film promotes.

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Book Review: Britney Spears, The Woman In Me
Britney’s Memoir Asks The Question: Why Is The World So Harsh Only On Women?

Britney Spears' memoir is painful to read as a woman... so much that this immensely talented woman went through for things that we take for granted in male celebrities!

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Is A Woman Only Fit To Be Collateral Damage In A War

Is a woman's body nothing but a battler ground? The poet writes; the battle cries reverberate, hail the honour, vengeance, pride. A lesson, warning, payback time, her body, is a convenient site.

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Marigolds
Marigolds

Marigolds By: Rrashima Swaarup Verma   Diya was new to the condominium. It had in fact, barely been a couple of months but she liked it already. She didn’t live here, she simply worked in the swanky salon that had recently opened in the clubhouse for the residents. But, it was certainly a beautiful place. […]

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Marigolds
Marigolds

Marigolds By: Rrashima Swaarup Verma   Diya was new to the condominium. It had in fact, barely been a couple of months but she liked it already. She didn’t live here, she simply worked in the swanky salon that had recently opened in the clubhouse for the residents. But, it was certainly a beautiful place. […]

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‘Promising Young Woman’ & ‘Luckiest Girl Alive’ – Pertinent Netflix Films That Break Silence On Rape

Both these films were revelatory not because they were dealing with anything new but because they had a clear, strong message out there - break the silence!

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Made In Heaven Season 2 Is Rocking It – Gritty, Honest, Applaudable

Made in Heaven 2 showcases more of the marriage related social problems, while advancing the stories of its main characters, including 2 new faces - Mona Singh and Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju.

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What Women Want – And It’s NOT What You Think!

Maybe we don’t always want to be nice. We don’t want to be arrogant either. Maybe sometimes, we just want to be.

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Where Are All The Women Cab Drivers On Our Roads?

You’ll see far more women pilots than women cab drivers. Honestly, if she can fly a plane, then she can damn well drive a piddly car! This situation needs to be rapidly rectified.

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Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall (For World Poetry Day, March 21st)
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall (For World Poetry Day, March 21st)

  Mirror, Mirror on the Wall   The mirror, sparkling, gleaming bright, It beckons, tries hard to entice. My dreams, my hopes, my soul’s alight! Is this the truth or mere a reflection?   I am a woman, they say the mirror is my need, It plays many roles, friend, foe, lover. Sometimes I wait, […]

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A Minor In UP Was Gang-Raped: When Will This Country Be Safe?
A Minor In UP Was Gang-Raped: When Will This Country Be Safe?

A 15-year-old girl in UP was allegedly gang-raped, brutalized and strangled before being abandoned after perpetrators presumed she is dead!

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Another Day, Another One, Abused, Raped, Murdered!

Every day the newspapers bring more news of girls and women abused, raped, murdered, with increasing impunity. Where is this going?!

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Why Ideas Like Diversity, Equity, And Inclusivity Need To Be Taught At A Young Age

We live in an unequal, unjust society. Could our younger generations, more clued in to equity and equality, be key to our betterment?

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new test for breast cancer
New Blood Test For Breast Cancer Early Detection A Game Changer!

Just like PAP smear can detect cervical cancer early, now there's a new blood test for early detection of breast cancer, along with regular mammograms, of course.

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Why Is The Royal Scandal By Rrashima Swaarup Verma A Fascinating Book?
Why Is The Royal Scandal By Rrashima Swaarup Verma A Fascinating Book?

Rrashima Swaarup Verma's new bestselling book The Royal Scandal is a celebration of the spirit of womanhood set in the 18th Century.

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Have You Ever Counted The Crimes Against Women Categories?
Have You Ever Counted The Sheer Number Of Kind Of Crimes Against Women?

Let’s face it. Misogyny is a reality. But have we ever wondered about its origins? Where does it stem from? Is it an inherent prejudice? Bias? Male entitlement? Masculinity?

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Nidhi Suresh Is A Young Journalist Covering Human Rights And Gender Equality
Nidhi Suresh Is A Young Journalist Covering Human Rights And Gender Equality

Nidhi Suresh is a dynamic young reporter, she covered Kashmir for a year. She is now focused on reporting on issues pertaining to human rights and gender equality.

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Why I’m Unable To Watch The Reboot Version Of Sex And The City Though I’m A HUGE Fan!

You ask any SATC fan. We all wanted a friendship like the one that the 4 girls shared. A friendship that was a rock. A friendship that seemed to withstand the tests of time and in general, life.

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Did You Check Today If Your Wife Or Mother Has Eaten Well Too?

Ironically, she is the one who takes care of everyone else’s nutrition needs in her home, yet when it comes to her nutrition, sadly it does not seem to be a priority. #NationalNutritionWeek

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Starting A Fitness Journey Can Feel Daunting, But Grab Hold Of It With Both Hands To Enjoy It!

The thing to know is that what works for someone else, needn’t necessarily work for you. Take the advice, and then decide how much of it makes sense in your life.

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I Had Raksha Bandhan FOMO As A Single Child, Growing Up In A World Where Siblings Were The Norm…

In the 80’s, people didn’t understand boundaries so well, and a friend or family member or even a neighbour would turn around and ask you, "Don’t you miss having a brother or sister?"

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Why Do We Try So Hard To Conceal The Beautiful Imperfections That Make Us Unique? Let’s Own Them!

If every one of us had the same perfect hair, perfect bodies, perfect marriages, perfect jobs, well, then we might as well be robots right?

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My Problems Don’t Always Go Away But Seem Less Important, Less Hopeless When I Smile

‘As your employer, I expect respect and obedience from you, not that cheeky, impudent smile every time I ask you something.’

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karva chauth
To Keep Karva Chauth Fast Or Not- My Decision, My Choice!

My romantic bubble around Karva Chauth burst at 19. My friend's diabetic mother collapsed on the floor due to the fasting. Her MIL called her 'spoilt' & her husband was nowhere to be seen!

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‘If You Bend First For The Mala, You’ll Have To Bend For The Rest Of Your Life!’

"Why did you bow?" One of his friends looked at him with deep disappointment. "You are now destined to be a joru ka gulaam for the rest of your life."

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My Parents Had Ditched Kanyadaan At My Wedding Years Ago, Sending Out A Progressive Message

The kanyadaan was purposely excluded from my wedding rituals. Because even back then, my parents didn’t believe that their daughter was parayi. Not did they consider me dhan.

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You May Have Offered Me The World, But I Prefer My Freedom To Choose

‘What is it? What is it that compels you to take this decision?’ She knew she had to be honest with him. She took a deep breath. ‘I can’t give up meat.’ Her face was resolute, her tone decisive. ‘I just can’t.’

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Cageless Birds

This continued for about an hour until closer inspection revealed what the fuss was about. There they were, three little baby sparrows with half-closed eyes, comfortably tucked into the nest with their mother.

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A Friendship Band For The Bride

Now here was the new daughter in law, competing and vying for the attention that had previously been lavished solely on the daughter.

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Does It Mean I Need A Man With Me Every Time To Get Good Service?

Men often receive better quality of service and are more 'respected' than women in public spaces. It has happened for a long time and it’s no longer acceptable.

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Maybe If We’d Said, ‘Get Behind My Choice’ We Would’ve Still Been Friends!

If we all cheered each other on, backed each other up, got behind each other’s choices, I dare say women will be a force to be reckoned with.

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