Dear misogynists! I wish you a world free of women

Hi, No salutations here because I don’t know whether I feel angry or sorry or disgusted. Let’s admit it we don’t see each other eye to eye. But honestly, sometimes I don’t even know which side I am. Ever since I have known my anxiety and depression, I have realized and acknowledged your presence. Earlier, … Continue reading Dear misogynists! I wish you a world free of women

Loneliness & Mental Health: Talk to Strangers. It’s Therapeutic!

This would be a long article but I promise I won’t bore you with redundant information. Before I make my point, here’s two bitter sweet stories of loneliness and how talking to random strangers helped. Two Stories Source: Freepik.com The first story dates back to 2010. I was a fresh graduate, severely hit by recession, … Continue reading Loneliness & Mental Health: Talk to Strangers. It’s Therapeutic!

Menstrual Leave Would Not Solve The Problem Until We Become Feminists

India is one of the few countries that offers 6 months of paid maternity leave and we are also contemplating on mandating menstrual leave. Wow! We are such a progressive nation. But wait, what’s the percentage of women participating in labor force in the country? A dismal 23%! What are we doing so wrong? I … Continue reading Menstrual Leave Would Not Solve The Problem Until We Become Feminists

There’s a bit of patriarchy in everything we experience

Why men despise everything labeled for female usage but it’s perfectly normal or sometimes aspirational for women to use products/services termed as male/ ”unisex”? And the irony is that this mentality is passed down as women empowerment. Unisex jeans Anyone? A few months ago, I visited some of the popular jeans brands. Despite being located … Continue reading There’s a bit of patriarchy in everything we experience

Yes, I’ve Been There Too: My Message To Those Dealing With Thoughts Of Suicide

Hey you there! Just hold on. I feel you. I really do. I was there too- on the terrace edge, holding a sharp knife, staring at sleeping pills, thinking of fast moving trucks. It was such a relief to realize that all the pain and suffering would get over but guess what, I would not … Continue reading Yes, I’ve Been There Too: My Message To Those Dealing With Thoughts Of Suicide

Perfection is overrated

As a fashion student turned content marketer, there is one thing that attracts me like a magnet- Latest trends. In my humble opinion, there is no click-bait as potent as this one. The urge to validate that you are following the crowd and not left behind is not typical of a business only. This is … Continue reading Perfection is overrated

Memories of depression

This morning is beautiful. It’s sub 20 degrees Celsius, a common scene in Bangalore. Sitting on a comfortable bean bag, I have wrapped myself in a cozy blanket with only right hand hanging out to lift my cup brimming with super hot ginger tea. I can smell the rain and fill the chill whenever any … Continue reading Memories of depression

A Leap of Faith

A leap of faith It takes sometimes To be on the other side

It’s that time again when….

It's that time again whenalien voices take over the brain andmute the heart's songsIt's that time again whenhead becomes heavierthan all the dumbbells in the gymIt's that time again whendepression is out on the killIt's that time again when it's difficult to saywho you are after allcoz there's nothingpermanent about youIt's that time again whenyou give up on allIt's … Continue reading It’s that time again when….

Women’s Day Special: 30 songs for everyday situations women face

Enough of sad, angry and depressing posts. This post is a bit long, but I bet you would thoroughly enjoy it. We go through so many things in course of our day- a nearing deadline, maid on leave, criticism from family, unable to take time to meet your friends, no time for hobbies. Life is … Continue reading Women’s Day Special: 30 songs for everyday situations women face