Safety of Women During Night Shifts

Indian Work Culture Our work culture, is it safe for women? Work cultures differ from country to country. Some adhere to the nine-to-five culture to promote work-life balance. Others like India have a grueling nine-to-nine culture. This of course is accompanied by long lunches and breaks for refueling. The 2000’s saw a wave of call center jobs entering India. It …

What is Emotional Abuse?

Abuse: An Umbrella Term Merriam-Webster defines abuse as “improper use or treatment”. First thing that comes to mind when reading that definition is – treatment of what? This definition is ambiguous because it is an overarching term of varying types, each more daunting than the next. Substance abuse is excessive or improper use of drugs. Animal abuse is the infliction of suffering or harm upon animals. …

Once Buried: The Legends of Nangeli and Jhalkaribai

Where is the problem? India has many heroines, yet some seem to be more prominent than others. A quick list of famous Indian women who blazed the trail would include Rani Lakshmibai, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit and many others. Some of these lists may include Savitribai Phule, a Dalit woman considered to be India’s first female teacher. However, many others such …

Is Justice Denied In The Nirbhaya Case?

Introduction Fairy tales make you dream. They provide an aspiration of a loving soulmate, a perfect family and a happy ending. Horror stories on the other hand, instill fear in our minds. The events that took place on the fateful night of December 16, 2012 in New Delhi, the capital city of India shaped one such horror story that no Indian can …

Angry Young Generation

Introduction “Your generation is constantly mad about everything all the time! You have to calm the F train down.” I’ve heard a rendition of this phrase from any boomer, Gen Xer or ever elder millennial I’ve tried to have a serious conversation with. On current topics involving climate change, human rights issues and socio-economic issues. Yes, I am angry, my …