Books
Our books section includes reviews of books by women writers in India, and/or with notable female characters. We also interview upcoming and well-known women writers in India on their work, and on life when writing in India.
Sujatha Gidla
Sujatha Gidla’s Memoir Shows That Education Can’t Cure The Caste-Gender-Poverty Curse

Sujatha Gidla's parents were both educated and worked as school teachers, yet, their caste followed them- they remained Untouchables. No matter how hard they worked, the family could not shake off poverty or untouchability.

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Living Solo By Choice, I Realised Society’s Deep Need To Protect Male Privilege! 
Sumaa Tekur

A few months into living alone, I realized that I had unknowingly and unintentionally offended the traditionalists by living in my own space, minding my own business, and paying my own bills.

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Ambapali By Tanushree Podder Is A Lyrical Retelling Of History!
Ambapali By Tanushree Podder Is A Lyrical Retelling Of History!

Tanushree Podder’s novel, Ambapali, explores the life and legend of the most beautiful courtesan in the ancient city of Vaishali.

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‘Coming Out As Dalit’: Why It’s Important That Every Indian Reads Yashica Dutt’s Memoir

‘Coming out as Dalit' should be mandatory reading for all Indians, because we need to understand that the caste system is still alive, and that by merely pretending it is no longer relevant, we cannot wish it away.

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Just What You Need If You’re Trying To Return To Work!

A tribute to women reclaiming professional identities, confidence, financial freedom and agency. Finding a way to have a career that works for their lives. And them being Found Again after being "missing" from the workforce.

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The Joys Of Solo Living For A Woman
solo living

For me, the biggest positive of solo living is the freedom. The freedom to just be yourself. The freedom to do what you want, when you want.

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