– Aradhya Jha In some parts of rural Maharashtra, daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers head to the mill at the break of dawn to grind grains for the day’s meals. In a traditional patriarchal household, this is the only time when a woman truly breaks her silence, finding connection and camaraderie with those she can… Continue reading Passion and Protest: Ovi Songs as Everyday Acts of Feminist Resistance – by Aradhya Jha
– Gogona Saikia Visualize the persona that takes shape when you think of a feminist role model – then reverse it. Is a feminist typically young-ish, maybe? From a liberal family and region? Educated, vocal? So a reverse could be an older woman, from a traditional family, not too educated, maybe from a highly patriarchal… Continue reading In the quiet, she stood for me – by Gogona Saikia
– Poorva Tugade Unlike large-scale feminist movements that focus on systemic change, microfeminism refers to small, everyday acts of resistance and empowerment that challenge gender norms on a local, personal, level. Operating in subtle, individual, and informal ways, they are seemingly unseen in formal systems (The FII’s Feminist Glossary does not include ‘microfeminism’) and thus… Continue reading Quiet Fires – by Poorva Tugade
Welcome to 2025! A new year means new beginnings, and I know we’ve all scribbled down some goals that we promise to stick to this time. It’s easy on Day 1 but staying consistent?
A Recap of 2024’s Best Reads! Twitter Instagram Linkedin-in The past year was one roller coaster ride for sure. Some months were dragged out and some flashed by our eyes before we could even process it. Some of us crossed out a few things on our to-do lists and some of us procrastinated on it.… Continue reading A Recap of 2024’s Best Reads!
Ro Krishna crouched on a white wooden dock and peered into the rapidly darkening Harrington Sound. Then he straightened his back and looked up at the fading sky. He didn’t have much time. He slipped noiselessly into the water. He’d dive another day. The water was the same temperature as the air, like in a… Continue reading Navigating the Intersection of Migration and Identity – An Excerpt from Death in the Air
Zoya wakes up with a knot in her stomach. She has moved to a new city and today is the first day of school. Talk of nightmares-the very thought of introducing herself to a new crowd of people brings shivers down Zoya’s spine,…
Quinta de Monteiro, Penafiel, 2019 (45 years later) Regret was the least of his emotions—the time for it had passed. He had had ample leisure over the years to think, act and regret. Anger was more the emotion he felt. Anger directed at how life had given him everything but had withheld his soul. Yet… Continue reading Unraveling Secrets and Mysteries in Portugal’s Wine Country – An Excerpt from The Mystery of the Portuguese Hearts
Not now, he spluttered. The breath whipped from his lungs leaving him hollow. It was happening again. He stopped walking, hunched over and covered his quivering mouth. He was starting to sweat profusely, threatening to seep through his only suit. He saw himself looking like one of the clerical workers on the sunrise trains who… Continue reading Exploring Identity, Migration and Mystery – An Excerpt from A Person is a Prayer
Writing a book is a proven way to build a personal brand and earn credibility. In a world of fleeting content, it can also be a relatively permanent medium for your story. However, it can also be time-consuming and challenging, especially if you’re juggling multiple projects or if your book covers a niche subject that… Continue reading When Should You Consider Hiring a Ghostwriter?
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