With the advent of new features on social media, it’s easy to be introduced to a mega buffet of content. Hairstyles, manicure inspiration, memes, political speeches, selfies to drool-worthy food—it’s fun, perfect for mindless scrolling and sometimes, informative. But if you’re looking for some serious inspiration and snackable facts about the ABCs of being a… Continue reading 6 Feminist Accounts On Instagram That Will Empower You Inside-Out
Twenty years ago, we were introduced to Elle Woods and her contagious personality through the film Legally Blonde. The movie was a fresh take on a strong female character, making it a cult classic. It starts as any typical rom-com from the early 2000s- a young girl dedicating her life to pursue a boy in… Continue reading 20 Years Later, Legally Blonde Is Still Relevant And A Fan Favourite
What is it about Frida Kahlo?! More than six decades after her death, the radical Mexican painter still serves as an inspiration for many. From Alessandro Michele’s maximalist Gucci aesthetic to Theresa May’s bracelet with the artist’s face on it, Frida Kahlo is a name that pops up time and again in fashion, politics, culture… Continue reading How Frida Kahlo Broke Stereotypes And Shaped Feminism
Bubblegum lighting, ultra-glamorous fashion, saucy lyrics and a signature high-ponytail are just a couple of elements that Ariana Grande is known for. But what really lies behind these layers is a young woman who’s grown up imbibing feminism, thanks to her mother and grandma. From pushing you to mint money in 7 Rings to telling… Continue reading 4 Times Ariana Grande Showed Us Why She’s The Ultimate Feminist Queen
Gone are the times when movies and TV shows painted pictures of a damsel in distress and a heroic character to ‘save’ her. With a strong emphasis on strong female characters, cinema has ushered in a wave of change, and we’re here for it. From Jessica Pearson in Suits to Sutton Brady and her feminist… Continue reading 7 Strong, Female-Led Movies And TV Shows That We Love
We get it. You’d rather scarf down an entire pizza on a date, as opposed to other girls who’d order a salad. You’re all about playing video games, as opposed to other girls who have one hobby – shopping. You prefer being bare-faced and dressed-down, as opposed to other girls who you consider cake-faced and… Continue reading Why Saying ‘I’m Not Like Other Girls’ Is More Toxic Than You Think
Kamala Harris. That’s all. The name is now symbolic of everything that runs parallel with feminism. While her historic win sent down solid waves across the world, there was a profound, underlying meaning to her victory. Credentials and descent aside, when Harris turned up in that stunning purple number for being sworn in, young girls… Continue reading What Kamala Harris’ Win Means For Women In India
Dr Kanchan Kaur, the director of Breast Surgery at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram has been treating cancer patients for the last 17 years. She’s a part of the force of doctors challenged with treating chronic diseases like cancer in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s her take on fighting the good fight: “As doctors,… Continue reading “We can feel fear just like everyone else” — A doctor’s brutually honest take on the Covid-19 effect
For motorcycle rider and techie, Piya Bahadur, 17,000 kilometres, and fifty-six days on the road have conjured up enough patronuses for dull days. In an account of her travels titled, Road to Mekong (published by Pan Macmillan India, 2020), the rider traces her journey through Southeast Asia on a 400cc Bajaj Dominar motorcycle. Route map… Continue reading Meet the biker women who smashed stereotypes for a life-changing adventure
For all intents and purposes, my mother is a maleficent woman. She’s brash, she’s harsh—for years she played the super villain in the destroyed fairy tale of my very real childhood. She was beautiful as she was domineering; cunning as she was sweet. It was a mixture of mischievous abuse, and absolute control. I had… Continue reading Artist Fariha Róisín on sharing a troubled relationship with her mother and what true feminism means
When was the last time you read a book written by a woman? Or better yet, when was the last time you read a book by a woman that’s not ‘chick-lit’? Chances are, it’s been a while. The Sister Library in Mumbai, India’s first community-owned library, is out to change that. After travelling to cities… Continue reading Meet the founder of India’s first community-owned feminist library
In 2017, Rashi Wadhera discovered that single (which implies unmarried) women are not accounted for in sexual health and contraception surveys by the National Health Family. So, we don’t actually have an accurate picture of STD incidence, contraception use and legal, safe abortions in the country. Shocked, and spurred into action, by this, she started Chokhri,… Continue reading An Indian portal is mapping stories of sexual assault and risky abortions
Leaving the comfort of your school and home and stepping into college can be an overwhelming experience. Especially if you belong to a minority community that can be discriminated against. To make the search for a support group easier, digital platform Feminism in India (FII) has just launched a crowd-sourced list of on campus feminist,… Continue reading The crowd-sourced list of campus groups that help women, LGBT and dalit communities
Recently, social activist Trisha Shetty received an unsolicited dick pic with her name on it, on Instagram. As a feminist and founder of the Mumbai-based NGO, SheSays, Shetty often gets trolls, abuse and even rape/death threats coming her way on social media. All because she advocates for equal rights for women. SheSays’s 2017 campaign, #LahuKaLagaan,… Continue reading Meet Trisha Shetty, whose NGO provides medical and legal support to rape survivors
“I’d like to think I’m infiltrating people’s prejudices by creating simple yet beautiful work about feminism.” Brooklyn-based art director Natasha Sumant, 26, is on a mission to break cultural and gender stereotypes surrounding South-Asian women. Having grown up as “a dark-skinned South Indian girl”, Sumant was conscious of race and feminism at an early age.… Continue reading Gundi Studios is breaking gender stereotypes, one badass design at a time
He might be well-known for his flawless football skills on the pitch, modelling in his briefs, being a doting father to his four children, and husband to an internationally renowned fashion designer. But David Beckham would also like to be known as a feminist and parent to three young boys who have learned the true value… Continue reading Feminist David Beckham on how he’s teaching his sons to respect women
Toronto-based author and illustrator, Rupi Kaur, is a worldwide phenomenon today. Her first book, a compilation of heart-warming poems and prose titled Milk And Honey, has sold over a million copies and reached number 1 on the New York Times bestsellers list. She also travels internationally to perform her spoken word poetry, and listening to… Continue reading 5 things you didn’t know about girl power phenom Rupi Kaur
On paper, Dr Shinjini Kundu’s achievements seem like an exaggeration. Not only is she one of the world’s youngest Md-PhD scientists, she has developed technology that could possibly diagnose diseases as early as three years before the symptoms manifest in the patient and she actively works towards the inclusion of more women in STEM (Science… Continue reading “Science is still a boys’ club”, says ‘NRI of the year’ Dr Shinjini Kundu
Interviewing for a new job is no mean feat. Not only do you have to spend the night before researching the ins and outs of the role, choosing an appropriate outfit, and thinking of a valid excuse to pull a sickie in work the next day, you’re then faced with the pressure of appearing calm,… Continue reading Women are interrupted more and face tougher job interviews than men, study reveals
Photographer Sujatro Ghosh is asking the question that has been on everyone’s mind since reports of self-appointed cow vigilantes attacking people started cropping up at a terrifying rate — Are women less important than cattle in our country? The Delhi-based photographer’s recent project has women wearing cow masks and posing in front of popular tourist… Continue reading This powerful photo series has Indian women wearing cow masks in protest
“I feel like I’ve had the world fall into my lap this year,” says Aditi Mittal, as she adds her name to the likes of Aziz Ansari, Louis CK, Vir Das and Amy Schumer by getting her own Netflix comedy special, “I am literally stopping everyone on the road and telling them my news,” she… Continue reading Comedian Aditi Mittal has more to offer than being the “best tits in the business”
