Bridging the Health Divide: Navigating Disparities in Wellness Among the Deprived and the Privileged
In a world seemingly obsessed with wellness, it's crucial to acknowledge that access to health resources is not universal. While...
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The Cursed Widows of India
A still from Deepa Mehta's famous film, Water She stood bent over her years. Long hair, large eyes,and lips that...
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A New Chapter for MoodyMo: MoodyMo Awaaz!
Today we’re thrilled to announce the launch of MoodyMo Awaaz, our heart to heart Podcast, from me to you! Each...
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Norma Jeane Mortenson
"Dogs never bite me. Just humans"- Marilyn Monroe Hugh Hefner launched his ground-breaking first edition of Playboy magazine that sold...
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Un-United in the USA
A protester bringing awareness to race issues in a Black Lives Matter event George Floyd, a black man, was killed...
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Remembering Manto
To remember Manto is to remind oneself of an era in black & white. The stories by the man/writer/activist who...
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Shakespeare, Wherever I Go
Ten years have passed and I can still clearly recall my three month trip to the USA. My memory is...
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Not the Bulls and Bears, But the Birds and Bees, Please
I recall one summer noon, as I sat in my balcony engrossed in my thoughts. I had lost track of...
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The Maestro, The Man, and the Woman Unsung
What might Ma Annapurna Devi have written to Pandit Ravishankarji on his birthday, if she could? ❧ Dear Panditji, Wishing...
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Masks & Metaphors in the Time of Mass Epidemics
I am bombarded with videos of clumsy husbands in kitchens, songs of grit and prayers to the universe. The one forward...
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Morocco & More
Crossing over the Atlantic Ocean and into the lap of the Atlas mountain range lies the magical land of Morocco....
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Iruway Should Be On the Runway
Grass is always greener on the other side and in some cases, it is greener and dreamier by your side....
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A Trip Called Benares
We start our mornings in a rush, often thinking about the little worries sitting on our shoulders, which is the...
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Dispel The Dark To Bring In The Light This Diwali
Yes, it is the season of lights. It’s festive with a general feel of the Diwali bonhomie all over...
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The Slay Queen Ma Durga
It is again that time of the year. When the sun sets with a special hue reminding us of Durga...
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Evil Eyes That Stare At Me
The Evil Eye is synonymous with the city of Istanbul. Everywhere you go, you are surrounded with the evil eye...
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Manipur’s Mighty Weaves
As I tie my Manipuri sarong over my waist, I was transported to the calm Loktak Lake where the ripples...
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Designs of Undivided Bengal
As she walked into the train compartment, she saw the gaps in between the bogies. Mrinalini often wondered what would...
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The Defiant Devi
As I walk out into the burning scorching sun of the summer Calcutta home, I leave my trail of the...
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Yearning’s Of A greedy heart
Love me like no other will. Behold me like no other will. In my madness give me my sanity. When...
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1426 In My Lunisolar Calendar
It’s that time of the year again. When the roots come barging into my being. I never knew how it...
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The Warriors Of Nagaland And Their Jewellery
As I once again take familiar steps into the known terrain of the North Eastern hills of India, I realise...
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Saris Folded With An Unheard Prayer
As I entered the dark dank space of my grandmother’s room, I opened the creaking window meshed and unmeshed with...
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Amruta Dongray’s Abundance Of Amrud
I was navigating my path ahead with trepidation. I knew all along nothing about this relationship was okay. It was...
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Moments Of Epiphany
As I looked out of the window, the strong iron bars that went crisscross over the mesh stopped me from...
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