Tata Starbucks Ad: A Bold Step Towards Progress in India

It is depressing to see that the LGBTQ+ community is being singled out once more for their visibility and campaigning in a society that is steadily moving in the direction of acceptance and inclusion. In a recent advertisement, Tata Starbucks drew attention to the problem of gender acceptance in India and the difficulties transgender people…

The Triumvirate of Love: Respect, Understanding, and Communication

In relationships, three important elements create a deep bond between two people. Respect, understanding, and communication are the strong pillars that can either build or break connections. They bring love, trust, and harmony to life, forming the basis for a lasting and successful union. Respect is the foundation of all relationships. It means recognizing and…

A Casual Intimidation

As those strong hands swept through my body, I felt he stripped me naked. He was authorized to do so and I couldn’t raise a voice. He was an officer. Every day, men come across a type of harassment that is so casual yet intimidating, it has become almost normal. It is so subtle, so…

कुछ आज़ादी अब भी बाकी है

यह आज़ादी बड़ी महंगी पड़ी है,सही मायनों में ये लड़ाई अब भी जारी है। किसी का आँगन छूटा,कहीं छूटा माँ का आँचल। किसी का दामन छूटा,कहीं टूटा सपनों का बंधन। परछाई अब अधेरों से निकल रही है,सही मायनों में ये लड़ाई अब भी जारी है। किसी का हाथ थाम लूँ गर्व से फेरे,कोई प्यार से…

As the year is coming to an end

Let’s spill some beans,let’s make ruffling feathers a trend.Let’s untie some knots,as the year is coming to an end. I survived another year,and the generation took an accend.Let’s halt and reflect,as the year is coming to an end. Many tried to tangle,it’s time to unwind that thread.Let’s unfurl and take that fleet,as the year is…

तेरा बरामदा

आज भी जब उस राह गुज़रता हूँ,नज़रें एक टक उस बरामदे पर चली जाती हैं. खुद को झूठ ना बोल पाऊंगा,हाँ, देखते ही यादेँ ताज़ा हो जाती हैं. तू नहीं, पर तेरा एहसास आज भी है वहां,इक भ्रम सी परछाई आज भी दिख जाती है. उस कमरे की तस्वीर आज भी ज़हन में हैं छपी,वह…

The boy who failed

Raising a toast after the wrap is a great feeling,but does that give me happiness?All that glitters is not gold,would clearly define my profession’s flashiness. While sitting with a bunch of people,who are succeeding or have done a lot in life;the feeling inside is deflating,as I could not thrive. At a stage of life,where I should…