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Articles by Aakriti Dhir
My Latest Netflix Binge Was Ajeeb Daastan, Which Left Me Awestruck
Ajeeb Daastan consists of four stories, an amalgamation of thoughts to which I don’t remember the sequence, but the short films are highly impactful. With such easiness, the movies attempt to elicit an easy effort of real-life. I was engrossed in the stories far longer than usual. The relationships have changed through time, and patience is virtually gone. Impulsiveness has become the need as the idea of living in the present overhauls all other valuable aspects.
The Wild Flowers
Aparna and Atul have been married for five years now. It had been a fairy tale love story where everything had fallen into place perfectly… Trigger warning: This post contains descriptions of suicide and mental health symptoms that could be triggering to some readers. The garden was wild and untended. But the flowers bloomed in abundance. A prismatic riot of colours. A strange fragrance wafted in the air. She couldn’t understand why it disturbed her so much.
Book review: The Perils of Being Moderately Famous
In her debut novel, Soha talks about how her family was distinguished and accomplished from both sides. She wasn’t as famous as them, but moderately famous. In her debut novel, Soha talks about how her family was distinguished and accomplished from both sides. She admits having basked in the glory of her parents, brother, and SIL Kareena. She wasn’t as famous as them, but moderately famous.
Was It Blind Faith Or Were Superstitions Made Up For Practical Reasons?
Whenever we cannot back something up with facts, we use words like ‘faith’ or ‘superstition’. I don’t know if it’s a product of our times. But ‘faith’ has a good vibe to it, but superstition has become, if not a ‘bad word’ at least something old school.
Shefali In Yeh Rishta Is a Villain...Like Every Working Woman on Indian TV Serials!
How is Abhimanyu not over-ambitious but Shefali is, simply because she is prioritising her work? The longest-running show on Indian television Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai had a major leap a few weeks ago, which introduced a new cast, new love triangles, and a new family, the Birla family. Harshad Chopda, the new main lead is the central character of this family and almost everyone in his family is a renowned Doctor/Surgeon, except for his mother, Manjari, who is a housewife.
To The Men Who Who Break The Cycle Of Patriarchy, Happy International Men's Day
Recently, International Men’s Day came around. But have you ever wondered why we are celebrating men?
I Needed Many Wake-Up Calls To Finally Walk Out Of My Violent Marriage...
(Trigger Warning: This post may be triggering for survivors of domestic violence. This post has been published especially to honour the International Day For The Elimination of Violence Against Women.) Everyone said my perfect husband was like Lord Ram…. but this is how he took unfair advantage of my tolerance! My grandmother was very fond of my husband whose name is synonymous with Lord Ram’s name.
Unsaid!
Stories From Moms April 29, 2019 Breaking Down Wasn’t An Option When My Husband Passed Away; I Had To Carry On For My Son! Antara's husband passed away suddenly a few years short of 40. Since then, she has stoically continued to do what it took to make life as normal as possible for her son Ayushman. An inspiring woman indeed! Antara’s husband passed away suddenly a few years short of 40.
Why Isn't Bluey's Mom More Fun? And Dad Always The 'Cool Parent'?
Moms end up being the ‘taskmaster’ while dads get to do the fun stuff. Perhaps it’s just that mom’s funny side gets hidden with all the work she has? My daughter loves company while watching TV. ‘Mama, watch with me’, she always pleads. She doesn’t get it. Screen time is the precious ‘me-time’ for Mama. And I haven’t yet figured out how to tell her. So in this process, we’ve discovered a new series called Bluey which is actually not that hard to watch.
From Ashtanayika To AsthaNowYika: How We Revisited The Traditional Heroine Through Art
While the traditional ashtanayikas of the natyashastra represent conventional notions of femininity, this art project tried to reinvent them. This was a high summer morning; by then, the food and tourist places in the city were just opening to the public in Hyderabad. This was the time when I had a chance to visit my hometown, Ranasthalam, a village in Andhra Pradesh situated in the suburbs near Vishakhapatnam.
5 Television Moments That Empowered Me On A Personal Level
I believe that we need to bring in change in our personal lives as we question and fight the system for equality. Here are 5 instances where I felt validated about things people don’t often talk about – such little things. Many feminist shows are mushrooming on various platforms today. While some deal with the subject matter in a way that serves the public conscious, some put the viewers in a dilemma.
Even though I am a feminist, I am not insulted when a woman tells me she is not a feminist.
Because many women have fought for this ‘privilege’ before her, she has a legal right to express her opinions. In spite of the fact that I am a feminist, I am not offended when a woman tells me she is not a feminist. I am a feminist who doesn’t get mad when a woman says to me that she is not a feminist. I have a lot of friends. Most of them are feminists. Most of them who say so, also happen to be women. Most of my feminist friends get annoyed when they hear a woman say she is not one.
Honouring India's Earliest Known Literary Feminist
November 24, 2021 One of India's earliest feminists, Tarabai Shinde wrote the pioneering Stree Purush Tulana that challenged religion and patriarchy. One of India’s earliest feminists, Tarabai Shinde wrote the pioneering Stree Purush Tulana that challenged religion and patriarchy.
What My Baba's Death Taught Me About Life
Losing my dad has made me realize that when someone you love dies, you don’t just have to say goodbye to them at the time they pass. The day my Baba took his last breath, I lost my voice. I knew he was dying, but I didn’t realize it would be his goodbye. I never talk about my Baba’s death. Whenever I do, I go numb. I lost him when life was going perfectly. June 7, 2019. It was their 33rd marriage anniversary.
Why Men Never Notice Any Chores That Need To Be Done And Women 'Take Longer To Get Ready'
I was attending a male friend’s wedding in a different city many years ago. For the first time, I was out on a holiday by myself, sans family, sans children. I was given a solo room in a club while my friends, all men, were sharing, two to a room. I was so thrilled at being out on my own for a couple of days, that I had a luxurious bath, washed my hair, got dressed (it was the ‘bachelors’ party that night), put on some makeup and checked the time. It was about 7.40 pm.
The Brave Women Of 'Jai Bhim!'- From A Pregnant Wife Searching For Her Husband To A Determined School Teacher!
Recently Tamil film ‘Jai Bhim!’ (streaming on Amazon Prime ) got the highest user-rating on IMDB site surpassing even the record set by ‘The Godfather.’ While the movie has an impressive list of male characters like Chandru (Suriya) and Rajakannu (Manikandan), the women of Jai Bhim! Sengani (Lijomol Jose) and Maithra (Rajisha Vijayan) deserve special mention. Women of Jai Bhim rise against the tide! Directed by T.J. Gnanavel, the movie is a court-room drama inspired from real-life incidents.
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