Tina Sequeira

Author, poet, and marketer, know more about Tina Sequeira here: www.thetinaedit.com

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Zeenat & Neetu: How Both Went From Traumatic Relationships To Solo Happily Ever Afters! 

Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor are very different actors and even more different as women. There is no doubt in my mind who the real winner is.

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Comments On Alia-Kareena KWK Episode Say It Should Be Renamed Kitty Party With KJo…!

So I watched my second Koffee episode this season with Kareena Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Such a bore listening to privileged people talking of their silver spoon babies and their families. No offense, but it’s tedious to watch it for more than half the episode! One hilarious observation though was Kareena’s 360-degree turn on her […]

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The Good, Bad, Ugly… And The Important About DeepVeer’s Koffee With Karan!

KJo's KWK Season 8 is here, and it began with a bang! Is Deeoika's trolling justified when there are bigger issues we could have focused on?

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How Twinkle Khanna Slams Vulnerability But Kajol Gets It Right

Sometimes, you need to let go of your guard and be willing to be vulnerable in order to experience life and its myriad flavours to the fullest. The world is still not that hopeless where good people do not exist.

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Body Shaming And Age Shaming An Achiever LIke Aish In This Era Of D&I Is Just Plain Bullying

It’s concerning to note how we talk so much about diversity and inclusion, and in the same breath, shame women like Aishwarya Rai for something as natural as ageing.

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Shahid Kapoor's Views On Marriage And Parenting Are Regressive
Shahid Kapoor’s Views On Marriage And Parenting Are Regressive

In a recent interview, Shahid Kapoor said he finally figured marriage all out. According to him, a woman marries a man to ‘fix’ a messy life!

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Old Interview Of Neetu Kapoor Surfaces On Twitter, Justifies Rishi’s Alleged Infidelity?

I don’t endorse Neetu Kapoor’s views, as it promotes patriarchy and abuse, and encourages men to be tone deaf to their partner’s feelings, to be disrespectful towards them, even violence.

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Priyanka’s Interview Exposes How Women Can Lose Jobs Due To Workplace Bullying

A change of environment, and even more importantly, being in a professional space where the same alleged bullies cannot affect her career, made Priyanka feel psychologically safe to speak her truth.

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Priyanka Chopra, KJo, SRK, And The Alleged ‘Bollywood Ban’ – What Went Wrong?

It's well known how diplomatic and professional Priyanka Chopra is. Why would she want to stir the hornet’s nest when everyone’s happy in their personal space?

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Why Sonali Kulkarni’s ‘Apology’ Makes It Worse For Indian Women Than Her Problematic Speech!

Ms. Kulkarni, please don’t apologise ‘IF’ you think you hurt women. Apologise because you got your facts wrong. Apologise for making sexual harassment a casual joke.

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7 Reasons Sonali Kulkarni’s Entitled Rant About ‘Modern Indian Women’ Sounds Clueless

"If someone compliments you, should you go and complain to the HR? Arrey, at least listen to what they are saying, girls! Why are you so uptight about all this all the time?!"

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How Big Boss 16 Is A Sick Celebration Of Crass Misogyny

As artists, we need to strive for the highest virtues, and embody them as we are the light of the world. That’s the sole purpose of art. It’s definitely not promoting misogynistic trash and criminal vices in the name of art.

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Trolls Saying Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Illness Is Karma For Filing Divorce Is A New Low!

Recent footage of her coming out of an airport had comments preaching karma and its cruel ways, that Samantha "deserved her illness" because she filed for divorce.

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Sit Down, Uncle Ji! Bollywood Doesn’t ‘Need More Testosterone’ For Box Office Success!

The Hindi film industry dismisses the success of its women artists. Just because the men’s movies aren’t working well, they’re saying Bollywood isn’t working anymore. Nonsense!

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Besharam Rang Is Utterly Disrespectful To Women… What Were They Thinking?!

We’re so done with disrespectful representations of women protagonists in pop culture, be it books or movies. Besharam Rang is distasteful, period.

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Chetan Bhagat You Should Apologise To Uorfi Javed If You Really Want To ‘Guide’ Young Men!

Chetan Bhagat had no business slut shaming Uorfi Javed or any other woman. If he wants to 'guide' young men in the 'right direction' then he should take accountability for his words. 

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No Love Only Lust Between Men & Women — Does Neena Gupta Speak The Truth For Us?

Neena Gupta’s take on love between a man and woman opens a can of worms. She’s speaking her truth, which is a reality for so many people, but is it universal?

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Monica, O My Darling Is Genius, But Darlings Is Toxic! Double Standards?

Monica, O My Darling v/s Darlings - when abuse against women is normalised even without justification, but it’s unacceptable against men, even for a valid reason.

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What Is The Public’s Problem With Jaya Bachchan, Malaika Arora And Alia Bhatt?

Social media went into a tizzy after Malaika Arora put up an intriguing Insta post today. Reminds us of all the times they have trolled these outspoken women for their actions or choices.

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5 Things That Make Us Fangirl Over Deepika… And No, It Isn’t What You Think!

With her influence and lived experience, Deepika being vocal about mental health is crucial. Especially when you hear irresponsible statements from other celebrities. 

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Is Bigg Boss A Way To Whitewash The Many Sins Of Sajid Khan, Called Out As A Serial Sexual Abuser?

It’s sickening to watch habitual offenders like Sajid Khan crying on national television for being out of work for 4 years. Really, now Sajid’s playing the victim card?

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KJo, It’s A Mistake To Label These 3 Amazing Women ‘Just Bollywood Wives’

These friends keep it real by acknowledging that they’ve had hundreds of issues and fights over the years. But they’ve ridden it all together and here they are, their friendship (and the fights) still intact and going strong.

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7 Ways Our Trailblazing Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu Is Changing Lives And Mindsets!

It’s great to have role models like Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu, using her position of privilege and influence to set the right example for all.

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What Ranbir’s JOKE On Alia’s Pregnancy Weight Says About Him And Insensitive, Body Shaming People

It’s hard to believe that Ranbir is oblivious to Alia’s body image and anxiety issues, after being her steady boyfriend for five years, and now husband.

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A Smart Samantha Makes Koffee With Karan 7 Ep 3 Interesting Despite A Cringe-y Akshay Kumar

But whatever came out of Akshay Kumar's mouth was problematic. Especially when he dismissed the pairings of older actors with younger actresses as "plain jealousy."

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Why Koffee With Karan 7 Is So Cringe Now; Not The Delightful Celebrity Show It Was

When you market your show as ‘controversial’, at least live up to those promises. We want to see realness—the cracks, the flaws, and the gamut of human emotions if you’d just stop directing the guests and their responses.

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10 Knockout Moments In Koffee With Karan Season 7 Episode 1… Do You Agree?

Koffee With Karan Season 7 Episode 1 was Ranveer Singh all the way! A crackling episode that has all fans sit up and take notice.

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Were Johnny’s Pockets And Connections Too Deep For Amber To Be Heard? 

She didn’t stand a chance. The more powerful, less victimised male victim gets more support and a bigger payout; the less powerful, more violated female victim gets the backlash and has to pay.

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The Life & Times Of Usha Uthup, The Unconventional 80s Queen Of Indian Pop In A Saree

There was a conservative perception among Indian listeners that pop songs are just ‘hip hip hurray’ songs which make no sense. But Usha Uthup proved that pop is meaningful and powerful.

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Let’s Look Beyond #MeToo ‘Coz It Hasn’t Really Worked For Indian Women Who Are Shamed But Perpetrators Roam Free…

India doesn’t lack stringent laws as it grants more legislative ammunition for women’s rights compared to even America, but lags terribly as mere legislation alone can’t address societal outlook and approach. Beyond #MeToo has answers.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Trolled Again, Now For Her Dress & Coz She’s Endorsing An Alcohol Brand?!

I don’t remember any time that they abused a male actor online for endorsing an alcohol brand ever; they idolized actors like Shatrughan Sinha for their alcohol endorsements.

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An IWD2022 Playlist Of 21 Best Songs For Women Empowerment By Women!

Let's explore this curated list of songs for women empowerment this Women's Day- diverse music from all over the world. Can you think of more?

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Will The Real Sanskaari Men Who Are Talking About Gehraiyaan Please Stand Up?

Can we stop moralising about Gehraiyaan? None of us have the right to condemn adult women’s choices if we do not hold adult men accountable for their choices.

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Gehraiyaan Is Like Chicken Broth With The Choicest Ingredients Left On High In A Pressure Pan

By its own admission in the song Doobey, Gehraiyaan is Besabar, Bekhabar, and Doobey - too much happening, clueless, and finally drowning.

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A Place in My heart
‘The Future Is Female In The Film Industry’ Says Bollywood Insider Anupama Chopra

Cinema’s magical powers and influence on our collective consciousness are undeniable. Bollywood industry insider Anupama Chopra talks about some gems in her new book A Place in My Heart.

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Why Do Men Think It’s Ok To Publicly Insult A Woman In A Vulgar Way Especially If They Think She ‘Deserves’ It?

Actor Siddharth sent out a distasteful tweet in response to a tweet by Saina Nehwal, in what he thought were clever words, but this slur on any woman is not acceptable.

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‘Hero’ Akshay In A Tip Tip Barsa Paani Remix With A Much Younger Woman Is A Pathetic Attempt To Stay Relevant!

We need more mature and sensitive portrayals of couples with a wide age-gap irrespective of the genders, that are not fetishized or fixated on all things penile. It's time to give older actresses their due!

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‘Recipes For Life’ Stirs Your Soul & Has Food Sketches From 30 Prominent Personalities!

Vidya Balan’s 'Adai' to cricketer Mithali Raj’s 'Sea Crab Curry',  Recipes For Life features prominent personalities & is an ode to traditional food wisdom!

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Book Review: I Fell In Love With Saif Ali Khan After Reading Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible!

'Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible: The Ultimate Manual For Moms-To-Be' truly lives up to its grand title!

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Neena Gupta: Based On What I Said Or Wore, I Was A ‘Behenji’ Or ‘Shameless’

Neena Gupta’s rise like a phoenix—bagging lead roles in films like Badhaai Ho, and The Last Color, and sweeping the Best Actress award in her sixties, is nothing short of inspiration.

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Mr Goenka, Please Don’t Preach About Divorce If You Haven’t Heard HER Story

Businessman Harsh Goenka put his foot in when he tweeted on divorces of Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, indirectly labelling their wives 'gold diggers'. 

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Our Business Is Our Business None Of Your Business; Stop Telling Women What To Do

Men telling women what to do, how to dress and smile and look and talk and walk - that is the only thing most people seem to be keen on. Keep your nose out of our lives!

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How To Love In Times Of Hatred, And Why It’s Essential

Love is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves, and others. Why then are we so afraid to love, to accept our own flaws and those of others?

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Aiyyo Aiyya, After The Recent Zomato Incident, Mard Khatre Mein Hain?!

While the recent Zomato incident was regrettable, it isn't Ok for MRAs to let loose their inner trolls and call the woman in question names.

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A Bitter Pill To Swallow, Drishyam 2’s Dark Message Left Me Uncomfortable

Drishyam 2 throws an entirely different light on the meaning of revenge, which I found intriguing. But here's why I think it was problematic.

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Why This 2021 Calendar Celebrating People With Disabilities Should Grace Your Walls

A DU student and a photographer came together, and conceived of a calendar featuring people with disability. Read about 2021 calendar, Oddity: Don’t Bend, Don’t Blend.

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This Early 90s Doordarshan Serial Makes The Perfect Feminist RomCom Even Today

Do you remember this old Doordarshan serial Kashish? A lazy browse on YouTube led me to this vintage gem of a TV show which left me with some unanswered questions.

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Why I Didn’t Find This Ad Celebrating Inter-Faith Harmony Offensive At All!

Following severe backlash, Tanishq pulled down an ad showing an interracial ceremony. Here is why the ad wasn't offensive at all!

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Online Or Offline, It Isn’t A Man’s World And It’s Time We Dealt With The Abusers!

Women being abused online, on social media is common to the point of normalcy. It's time we spoke up about it and stopped tolerating it!

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Strumming Through The Strings Of Motherhood

Motherhood is not all sunshine and roses. It’s also thunderstorms and thorns. But it’s what has taught me tolerance and resilience.

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Challenge Not Accepted: Why I Opted Out Of The Black & White Selfie Challenge On Social Media

I had posted a black and white picture for the selfie challenge that had #womensupportingwomen, but after I came to know some other facts, I opted out of it.

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A Message For My Daughter On This Raksha Bandhan Day: The Hero Lies In You!

In my life I've never gone to my father, brothers, or my husband asking for protection and help even though they are more than ready to come forward to do so. 

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If We Can Cheer JLo & Shakira’s Superbowl Act, Can We Also Stop Slut Shaming Actors We Call ‘Item Girls’?

Would anyone dare call Jennifer Lopez or Shakira "item girls"? Why, then, do we use that slur to dismiss Indian dance artistes like Malaika Arora, or Katrina Kaif, or even veterans like Helen? Why the insistence on being 'sanskaari'?

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Kabir Singh Breeds Toxic Masculinity And Isn’t My Cup Of Tea, But Is The Movie Anti-Women?

Kabir Singh was recently released on Netflix and the movie still has controversies around it. Here's the writer's take- is the film anti-women, she asks.

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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Let’s Cheer For Gutsy Survivor Niyati Tamaskar’s Tale

Niyati Tamaskar writes about how she was 'Unafraid' despite breast cancer that struck her at a very vulnerable time - as a new mom with a breast-feesing infant.

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A Pisachini Aroused, You Can Shame Me As Much As You Want

Recently a group of men tried to ward of the 'feminist pisachini' by doing a puja. The pisachinis respond.

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A Woman Leader Who Led By Example Of Care And Accessibility; RIP Sushma Swaraj!

“We believe the world is one. We don’t just wish for our own prosperity, but also wish for everyone’s prosperity.” - Sushma Swaraj at UNO

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Taj Mahal 1st Indian Monument To Get A Baby Feeding Room; Here’s A Debate On Public Breastfeeding Again

As the Taj Mahal is about to create history for setting up the first baby feeding room among India's 3,600 monuments, by end of July 2019, we look at the public v/s private breastfeeding argument again.

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Watching Student Of The Year 2 Is Like Having A Pizza. Why? Read On

Want to watch a frothy, keep-your-brains-aside-and-watch movie? Student of the Year 2 is the perfect one to go to for your popcorn.

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Third Time Lucky

A wonderful short-story that talks about patriarchy, toxic masculanity and of making amends before life runs out. Read on!

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Why Tabu, Star Of The Runaway Hit Andhadhun Is India’s Meryl Streep

There are very few actors in India, for whom competition and the box-office numbers are immaterial because their sheer talent in acting is a powerful force to reckon with in the first place. Meet Tabu.

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Let Me Roast The Bollywood Celebrities Who Failed Us In The #MeToo Movement

Tina Sequeira quips about Bollywood actors' abysmal response to the #MeToo movement, often behaving like ostriches rather than use their immense clout to speak up.

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Vishal Bhardwaj’s New Movie Pataakha Is Refreshingly Carefree And Rebellious

New movie Pataakha is the story of a rivalry between two ambitious sisters. It's a sizzling firecracker with entertainment from the word go. 

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Priyanka Chopra’s Recent Biography Explores The Secrets Behind Her Singular Success

In a biography Priyanka Chopra - The incredible story of a Global Bollywood Star, Aseem Chhabra, India's leading film journalist  attempts to find some answers to her success.

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“I Wish Our Educational System Was ADHD Friendly”: A Mom’s Story Told

A child with ADHD can be a handful to deal with, and stress on parents can be huge. This mom of such a child says that the right approach and professional help can do wonders.

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Race 3 Sees Women As Eye Candies And Vibrating Vaginas. Not Surprising!

Bollywood never ceases to shock us with the portrayal of women as merely eye-candies and second fiddle to the all powerful 'hero'.Race 3 joins the long list of such moronic movies. 

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Aamir Khan Trolled For A Playful Picture With Daughter: Seriously? Grow Up, People!

Aamir khan was recently trolled for posting a candid picture with his daughter for being 'obscene' and 'promiscuous' The writer feels otherwise and reminisces about her own bond with her dad.

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Raazi: Meghna Gulzar Delights With A Sophisticated And Subtle Spy Thriller

Raazi is a sophisticated spy thriller that does not join the league of the usual patriotic movies by keeping jignoism at bay.

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The Shocking Truth About Gender Discrimination In Women’s Food In India

A staggering 70-75 % of Indian women between the ages of 15-49 are anaemic. Cultural taboos around women's food and other traditions play a large part in this.

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“I Need A Breather From Being A Mother Sometimes, Even While I Love You To Bits!”

An imperfect mum, who nevertheless loves her daughter to bits, shares a glimpse into that unique, multi-pronged bond that a mother and daughter share.

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Hichki Is A Breath of Fresh Air And Much-Needed Empathy #MovieReview

When movies like Hichki come your way, it is like a breath of fresh air from the tiresome substandard Bollywood masala films!

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Coco: The Perfect Summer Vacation Movie To Watch With Your Kids This Year

If you miss watching Coco this year, you miss something truly special. While it's a treat for kids in particular, it's actually a delight for everyone!

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Yesterday Once More (Flash Fiction)

Read how Nicholas and Karen found their love again after 25 years of getting married and going through the thick and thin together. She looked in the mirror hard and touched her freshly sprouted hair. Nicholas and Karen thought they knew what love meant until then! Until that moment when they had to fulfil their […]

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Gilu Joseph’s Breastfeeding Pic Is Aesthetic, Sure! Now Can We Have Some Practical Support For Breastfeeding?

The recent debate about a photo promoting public breastfeeding reminds this author that we moms need practical support such as clean breastfeeding rooms.

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The Real Queen Of Indian Cinema And A Gracious Person Too: Here’s Why Sridevi Rules!

Sridevi rules hearts in her death even as she did during her versatile career. More on this incredible actor, who's never spoken ill of others in the industry.

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Saira’s Crazy Courage [#Shortlisted]

It had taken two continents, a regressive family, a forced marriage marred with abuse, a bitter divorce, an illegitimate pregnancy, family disownment, social ostracisation, going back to school, relearning, and a complete personality makeover.

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Padman Gets Reduced To Being Cliched Bollywood, Despite Its Novel Theme #MovieReview

Here's a Padman movie review that points out that it has been a good effort but fails to impress, possibly due to poor execution!

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Dr Shalini Modi, Mother Of A Special Child, Says Acceptance, Love & Positivity Work Wonders

Meet Dr Shalini Modi, who rose up to the challenge of parenting a special child when her son was born. Her love and positivity shines through her words.

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5 Reasons Why I Support The #PadManChallenge And So Should You!

This is why I think that the #PadManChallenge where celebrities pose with a pad will help the causes of women and menstruation in the long run.

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The Rise Of The Feminazis: Hey There! We Are Feminists, Not Terrorists

Do you get accused of being a feminazi just because you speak up for women's rights? Point them to this post right here.

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Forced Into Submission By Lady Lithe: A Dark Sinful Indulgence That Is Completely Worth It [#BookReview]

Forced Into Submission by Lady Lithe is not just erotica, it has a great plot that will keep you riveted beyond the sex scenes. A must read!

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Fat Chance [#ShortStory]

Listening to the men that she dated on Tinder bare their hearts open about their failed marriage made her gain a whole new perspective on men, love and relationships.

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What The Reactions To Zaira Wasim’s Molestation Charges Say About Our Society

The reactions to Zaira Wasim after her allegations of molestation only show us how willing we are to point fingers at women.

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These Rising Voices For A Gender Equal India Will Inspire You

From candidly discussing child abuse to examining why children drop out of schools, these young people have many valuable ideas to share.

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Newsflash: Girls Who Just Wanna Have Fun Are Not ‘Khuli Tijoris’!

Girls just wanna have fun on a night out, and they have a right to do so without being shamed for it. Time these 'good girl', 'bad girl' tags were tossed out!

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Naked Illusions [#ShortStory]

Women like her reminded them of their own disease of casting and shunning out many innocent lives to die, get raped and prostituted only to uphold their honour and cover their naked shame.

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For All The Behuda Bibis Dormant Inside Us, It’s Time To Scream ‘Victory’ And Rejoice!

Why should boys have all the fun? Watch this hilarious Behuda Bibi video and get ready for Lipstick Under My Burkha!

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The Curious Case Of The Pregnant Bull And The Fifty Shades of Red

Menstruation is a difficult phenomenon to deal with. Also, the taboo around menstruation doesn't help an inch! How was your first time?

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Keep Calm And Mommy On – A Sparkling Debut Of India’s Parenting Bible! [#BookReview]

Keep Calm And Mommy On by Dr Tanu Shree Singh is a must read book for parenting in India, that can really help stressed moms and dads.

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Divorce Him, Mama! Go Ahead And Live Your Life! [#ShortStory]

He blamed her for brainwashing their children against him. But, this was not her concern anymore. She was done with him and his threats. He did not scare her anymore.

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Being A Mother Isn’t Easy, But I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way!

Whoever said being a mother was easy? Unless you think juggling 24*7, grappling with self-doubt and sleepless nights is easy! Yet, here's the beauty of it. Read on!

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Poorna: Watch This Hidden Gem Of A Movie About A Courageous Dalit Girl

Poorna, this real life story of a courageous 13 year old Dalit girl makes for a fascinating read and now, a full-length feature movie.

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Why Emma Watson As Belle Is The Cool New Feminist Icon!

Watched The Beauty And The Beast yet? Emma Watson as Belle is the one big (feminist) reason to go watch this new Disney movie!

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Down With Saree Dress Codes! A Rant About The Saree With Which I Have A Love Hate Relationship!

Let women decide if and when they want to wear a saree. Who are the men to decide upon a saree dress code at work for women?

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The Unbridled Indian Bride Kicks The Golden Cage

The Indian bride is traditionally expected to drop her loyalties to her parents and adopt a new family overnight. Ramona refuses to toe the line!

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Build Up Those Special Dad Daughter Moments [How To Build Your Teenage Daughter’s Self Esteem – Part III]

Let those special dad daughter moments add up towards building confidence in your teenager, who will grow up to be a strong woman.

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An Involved Dad Can Never Go Wrong! [How To Build Your Teenage Daughter’s Self Esteem – Part 2]

In our earlier article, we saw why an involved Dad playing an important part in a daughter's life is important for her self esteem as she grows up.

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That Crucial Father Daughter Bond [How To Build Your Teenage Daughter’s Self Esteem – Part I]

The father and daughter bond plays a great role in how confident the daughter will be as a teenager or an adult. The first part of a 3-article series on this.

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The Circle Of Love: This 4-Letter Word Is So Much More Than Romance

It's the lovey dovey month of February! And like every year, the Valentine's Day fever is back again! Today, I cannot help but realize how vital this four letter word is to the existence of our mundane lives.

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What Is Self Image, Really? Just Your Perception Of Beauty!

Perception of beauty. It can be such a personal thing, and certainly something that evolves over time, and can be guided in a positive direction.

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13 Award Winning Books By Indian Women Writers That You Must Read

We take a look at 13 of the prestigious award winning books by Indian women, which celebrate our common stories retold in their literary voices.

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What The ‘Badass’ Sania Mirza Shows Us About Standing Up To Trolls

We cannot blame Zaira Wasim for her apologetic reaction to trolls; only a very few celebrities like Sania Mirza are absolutely fearless when it comes to unwanted criticism.

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Undress Me! #Poem

This poem is an attempt to break all misconceptions, prejudices, bias and taboo surrounding the victims of rape.

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9 Feminist Movies For Kids That You Will Enjoy Watching Together

Here are 9 feminist movies for kids that are a blast to watch together with family, and inspiring at the same time.

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Freelance Writing Sites For Women Looking At A Great WFH Option With Freelancing!

Freelance writing jobs in India are a godsend to many women, who can put their education to good use, and avail of work from home options.

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14 Amazing Benefits Of Flax Seeds For Indian Women

The benefits of flax seeds added to a woman's diet are many. Here are 14 ways how they are beneficial, and some easy recipes using flax seeds.

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Yummy, Easy, And Healthy Chicken Recipes For Your Dinner Table

Chicken is one of the most versatile and rich sources of protein. Check this out for that healthy chicken recipe you want for a special dinner.

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Regressive Mindsets Of Families Might Be Holding Women Back From Getting On Boards

This Biz Divas report indicates that socio-cultural factors might be creating trouble for women aiming to rise to directorial positions in companies.

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These Powerful Indian Female Politicians Also Had To Struggle As Women In Man’s World

Here is raising a toast to 10 powerful Indian female politicians – their struggles and ultimate triumphs in the dirty field of politics. Along with some quotes.

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These Delicious Biryani Recipes From Star Food Bloggers Will Spice Up Your Sundays!

Every family has its own favourite biryani recipes. Here we bring you some lesser-known biryani recipes from very talented food bloggers.

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Why Call Her A ‘Mere Housewife’ When She Makes Your Life So Much Easier?

Homemakers are often not given the appreciation and credit they rightly deserve but denied as a 'mere housewife'. Here's a tribute to all homemakers who have contributed enormously to our well-being. 

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Changing How You Think About Stress Can Make You Healthier, Says Psychologist Kelly McGonigal

Psychologist Kelly McGonigal says "How you think about stress matters". Watch the interesting video to know how to make stress your friend.

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Serena Williams’ Reading Of This Inspiring Maya Angelou Poem Will Give You Goosebumps

This video of Serena Williams reading Maya Angelou's inspiring poem, 'Still I Rise' is bound to leave you feeling all stirred and shaken - in a good way!

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Why Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Chose To Keep Her Pregnancy Private

Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie became a mother and chose not to disclose the news to most. Here is why.  “Hush big Momma, don’t say a word”! For all those who have been there and done or rather not done THAT, you know what I am talking  (Errr…not talking) about! Hahahaha! And for those to who, […]

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Banning Triple Talaq May Not Solve All Of Muslim Women’s Problems, But It Is Needed

While some Islamic scholars believe Triple Talaq is not a key problem for the community, there is no doubt that it impinges on women's dignity.

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