Betrayal
“Didn’t expect you here,” he said as he spotted me at the mall on that fine Saturday. Not sure if I have to call it a fine Saturday after that conversation, but I am sure it was a ‘great’ end…
Nostalgia
He stares at me strangely This son of my mine He catches me smiling When there’s no reason or pantomime I’ve wondered down memory lane And can’t keep that smile away. Oh my golden youth! If only I could turn…
Bag Ladies by Jean Lant
If you are someone who’s looking for a quick read of a short thriller based on true life events, then ‘Bag Ladies’ by Jean Lant will not disappoint you. This book about two witty, humorous and strong ladies going through…
Dr. Priyanka Reddy: Another Harrowing Brutal Rape and Murder
The news about the murder of a 26-year-old Indian Vet named Priyanka Reddy is circulating the Internet. For those who are not aware, Priyanka was raped and burned in the area of Hyderabad, India on November 28. The Heavy.com reports that…
Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli
I am probably just one more person shouting my opinion into the void on this matter but I’m going to say it anyway: Lost Children Archive was robbed of the Women’s Prize and the Man Booker. When this book was…
A Letter To My Old Self
Dear girl who had a shoddy past, I am hoping that we will never meet again and therefore writing this letter to talk to you, to confess, to thank you for the times you have been there for me when…
Careless
For years, we smelled smoke. The facade was on fire, still measurements went un-taken. Flames carelessly set by those who ignited lives as if humans were candles. The bent spoons and broken bowls courted cracked cups? Many lessons floated yet…
I Will Stop Loving You
When the sun doesn’t shine And dreams are no longer mine When hopes run out And volcanoes no longer shout When all the oceans become dry And you count all the stars in the sky When all the trees’…
Her Altruistic Mien
Have you ever seen a heart Who has love, unconditional? Have you ever met someone Who has given herself so benevolently? I have. And I keep meeting them. Whenever I talk to a woman Every now and then.…
Unapologetically Me
She frowned into the mirror in frustration as a strand of hair kept falling off the sides of her hijab, The rest of her family contemplating on how she would find it easier, only if she was wearing a niqab.…
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: Your Guide to Healthy Pregnancy
Every year, approximately 303,000 women die as a result of pregnancy or delivery complications, and more than 50,000 experience unexpected health problems, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some pregnancy complications (for example, morning sickness) are…
Women Rights
Don’t try to introduce my skin to your skin, ‘cause such introduction doesn’t let the light to get in Don’t try to prove me as your servant while starting my talk about the equality between women and men! Don’t try…
Abuse
She walked down the hall with her head hung low, Her pace wasn’t fast, neither was it slow People whispered loudly as she walked by, Unable to do anything about it she just sighs They slammed her onto the…
Indian Culture: An Overview
Indian Culture and traditions are something which have now become renowned all across the world. We all refer to India and its culture as something very diverse and unique. But seldom do we give a thought to why things are done…
Broken Serenade
Blood flowed around As she killed herself Ignoring the salty tears And painful gasps. Because, she was fed up of the Dehumanisation and isolation All she did was speak out About the harassment she was put through. Thereafter, followed…
Keep Heart and Keep Moving
“Life is not all fun and games, life isn’t meant to be easy”. How often have you heard these depressing quotes? Why such a pessimistic view of life? Who says it can’t be easy? Who says you can’t spend your…