The month of November has always felt heartwarming to me. I usually love it for the change in weather, the onset of mild winter (though I’m not really a winter person), the hot chocolate season, and everything that comes with it. But this November was special in a different way, two of my sisters (one …
Traditions in Transition: Marriage, Womanhood, and the Courage of New Beginnings Read More »
A few days ago, while scrolling through Instagram, I came across a quote that stuck with me. “Jab tak peeth par bachche ko bandh kar rankshetra me koodti na dikhe stree, sansar ye manta hi nahi ki har kshan ek yudh lad rhi h stree” – Unless a woman is seen jumping into the battlefield …
The Invisible War: The Silent Battles Women Fight Everyday Read More »
Last month I got to attend the wedding of one of my beloved college friends. The wedding was in Raxaul, a small town in the East Champaran District of Bihar, on the border of Bihar and Nepal (Birgunj). During my college days, my friend used to tell me how easy it was for her to …
Crossing Borders, Changing Perspectives: A Reflection on India-Nepal Ties Read More »
A few days ago, my friend sent me an Instagram video of a Pakistani girl visiting India. Knowing my curiosity about Pakistan, especially when it comes to nationals visiting each other’s countries, she thought I would find it interesting. In the video, the Pakistani girl was visibly fascinated by the endless street food options in …
Through the eyes of Neighbours : An Indian’s reflection on India-Pakistan Relations Read More »
