Everyday, I come across millions of new faces But, there's not a single one Which I love watch sleeping. Everyday, I am introduced to hundreds of new name But, there's not a single one that makes my heart skip a beat. Everyday, I walk across thousands of people But, there's no one who make me … Continue reading Random thoughts-2
Hope will find its way…..
Days were sunny and bright Air was cool and breezy The earth covered with grass The sky was clear as glass I lived in the valley of flowers Held up by an arc called rainbow The butterflies were my allies Sweetest dreams abode my eyes One day, the sun gloomed Chilly winds replaced the breeze … Continue reading Hope will find its way…..
Through Ages……..
Every moony night, When the milky light bathes me The eternity vexes my momentary bliss With the beckoning of unanswered calls I ignore, pull myself To cuddle my assuring pillow I snub the mysterious path And lock my conscious under the eyelids But, with every rising sun I encounter a new day- a new … Continue reading Through Ages……..
God of small things
God of small things he was: small things…… two little eyes, one little nose, one little mouth. He was the God of big promises too: promises of infinite joy. But, now he is the God of loss: loss of a life, loss of a heart full cry, loss of carefree sleep, loss of the … Continue reading God of small things
An Open Letter to the Society by an Ex Feminist
(Source: http://bzfd.it/2h6hLR3) Dear Society, Writing open letters is in fashion it … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Society by an Ex Feminist
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
The BIOSCOPED Life 