Women issues

  • Review of the novel “Honour” By Elif Shafak

    I just finished reading the novel “Honour“, written by the Turkish author Elif Shafak, and have so many thoughts and views to share on this book. The plot of the novel is sensitive, contemplative, heart breaking, real and nostalgic; I would say it’s a story that resonates with our own personal struggles in the face…

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  • Last Conversation

    Last Conversation

    It’s only at the crack of dawn that I sleep these days, There’s meditative silence resonating peace all around, A stream of moonlight peeks through the open window, Maybe it’s just the incandescent bulb flickering in my neighborhood, I finally let my tired hair fall on my shoulder, To be caressed by my childlike fingers…

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  • Right now…

    Right now… I am struggling with the  overwhelming feeling of “loss”, in all forms.  A feeling that surges in our hearts and minds when we decide to walk alone.  And, walking alone on a yet-to-be-determined road can be a very lonely journey my dear folks who are right now trying hard to find their way…

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  • The Hindi literature has always been the primary source to comprehend the magnitude of the sociopolitical problems of the Indian society, whether it is the deep rooted patriarchy, subjugation of the commons using religion and other divisive rituals, inner conflicts of an individual or any other rural and urban pertinent topics of discussion and contemplation…

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  • Untraceable Memories Slipping Away Like Dust

    It’s easy to pretend nothing happened,  When frankly so many things happened,  Our pretentious conversations founded on lies and deliberately selected memories are like a TV show talk, Ridiculous and misrepresentation of the truth, You pick the best memories but discreetly throw away the rotten ones stinking of treachery,  Now untraceable in the soil, none…

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  • It’s 2 am…

    It’s 2 am…

    It’s 2 am and I am unable to sleep. For the first time in my life, I have just pretended to be asleep when in reality I have been wide awake. Am I suffering from insomnia like millions addicted to Internet, Youtube, NetFlix, etc? If this is true, then I need to look into my…

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  • Vagabond – A story of a woman who eliminated her fears

    The dichotomy of public and private space seemed just a jargon until I realized how far a woman remains controlled, especially in the public space.  Unlike men, women are supposed to be more coy and mindful in the public space. It is really difficult to conduct a debate over a topic focusing on the division…

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