Flowing Thoughts

Endometriosis is a complicated condition in which an abnormal tissue growth develops outside the uterus. The tissue or the lining that is present inside the uterus is known as endometrium. But, if the similar...

Two years ago I had the acute realization that my work, both actual and aspiring was following me everywhere. As I strove to outshine at my workplace and make the most of a thriving social circle, soon it felt like a tailspin...

I had my whole life planned out. Graduate, work for a couple of years, get an MBA, work as a consultant, travel far and wide, write, practice photography, work abroad for a few years...And it did not figure in a baby anytime soon.

Hypatia, arguably the first woman Astrologer, Philosopher and Mathematician, way ahead of her times, was rather brave to put forth her research on topics of religion and philosophy. She was a woman gifted with unnerving intelligence...

Coco Chanel, the phenomenal designer, rose to fame when in a world of corset she introduced women to trousers and made comfort fashionable. Along the years, many designers have tried to follow in her footsteps...

We have been trained to think, respond and behave in a certain way; our learnings are derived from logics, reasoning and judgements. Nonetheless, we have readily concurred to theories that remain elusive, lack rationality yet...

All too often, when we see injustices, both great and small, we think, That's terrible, but we do nothing. We say nothing. We let other people fight their own battles. We remain silent because silence is easier...

I woke up one December morning, groggy and very sleepy. With my eyes half closed, I walked into our living room to find Maa sitting with a cup of tea in her hands and tears rolling down her eyes...

My wedding day was not the happiest day of my life. Don’t get me wrong. I was marrying my sweetheart and there is no one in the world I would rather be with. But on that day, all I could think of...

It all starts with a Sports Bra. When a girl hits the 12-year mark and her smooth chest decides it’s time to get some attention. And so begins the painful, exciting and somewhat fascinating journey of boobies...

A decade ago, I remember watching Chak De! India and distinctly recollect the discourse it started. The prejudices and apathy that Indian women in sports faced, were brought...

In July last year, I went to rural Haryana as part of fieldwork on primary education for children. During the survey, as a part of trust building we would tell the respondents about us...

The inclination to grow up tracks the path of a parabola curve. As young children the idea of adulthood is seen as one full of possibilities. It is a time when we are overwhelmed with this confidence...

I beat her to the security gate. This tall, well-built woman travelling with a teenager. Dressed in a simple cotton salwar kameez, she walked behind me with an authoritative...

What to wear, how to wear it, how to stand, walk talk, wear make-up, not wear it, be “fair, wheatish, dark”, virgin or not, everyday women’s bodies are catalogued, categorized...

While activists worry about Walls being built, women have been dealing with shedding walls since times immemorial. And as if having blood gushing...

If there was one typical punch line that Periods could throw in the face of every woman that exists in the world, it would be....

When I use the word ‘fearless’, I do not imply it as the absolute absence of fear, its literal meaning. I rather think of it as the ability....