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Men Don’t Understand Period Cramps But They Sure Have Opinions About Menstrual Leave. Tumko Pucha Kisi Ne?

Men Don’t Understand Period Cramps But They Sure Have Opinions About Menstrual Leave. Tumko Pucha Kisi Ne?

Every month mother nature comes knocking at our doors and every single time, it hurts like there's no tomorrow. Yeah, I'm talking about periods. Gone are the days when menstruation… Read More

Telugu Film #MenToo Teaser Villainizes Women And Victimizes Men. Who Greenlit This?

For forever, women have been living in a man's world and that's precisely why we've been using feminism as a tool to find out footing in society and make it… Read More

India Refuses To Acknowledge Female Genital Mutilation, Let Alone Make Laws To Curb It

As women, we're all cursed to shoulder the responsibility of "ghar ki izzat" and "aabru" and whatnot. And according to society, the "ghar ki izzat" resides in our holy vaginas… Read More

Tracing The Patriarchal Evolution Of Lohri: From Celebrating Women’s Safety To The Male Child

Much like Pongal and Makar Sankranti, the winter crop season is also celebrated in the Punjab region. This festival is known as Lohri. While this festival primarily marks the end… Read More

Hautetalk: Can We Please Stop Attacking People For Their Accent?

January 11 was quite a happening day for India as RRR made history by bringing home a Gloden Globes for the Best Original Song for 'Naatu Naatu'. And while the… Read More

The Row Over Besharam Rang Is More Problematic Than Deepika’s Bikini

Much ahead of its release, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Johan Abraham starrer Pathaan has been making headlines and it's not for the right reasons. Ever since the makers… Read More

Hautetalk: Why Are Celebs, Brands Creating Fake News For PR Stunts? It’s Cheugy

Just recently, Anushka Sharma left us all shocked after she called out activewear brand PUMA for using her pictures for promoting their brand without her permission and while we were… Read More

Despite Being Half Of The World Population, Women Are Still A Minority!

On December 18, 1992, the United Nations adopted the statement of rights of an individual belonging to a Religious or Linguistic National or Ethnic Minority. Since that day, December 18… Read More

Male Public Figures Say Sexist Things, Apologise, Sleep, Repeat. But Is There Any Real Changing Of Mindset Happening?

People who are public figures hold a lot of power but this power comes with terms and conditions. As a public figure, it's essential that you use your words carefully… Read More

Men Don’t Need To Save Us. We Just Need Them To Call Out Problematic Behaviour In Other Men.

Recently, UN Chief António Guterres revealed that every 11 minutes a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member. The violence against women across the globe is rising… Read More

Aftab Poonawalla Killed Shraddha Walker “In The Heat Of The Moment.” How Many Times Will Men Get Away With Using This To Justify Their Behaviour?

Aftab Poonawalla, this name has been haunting all of us for several days now. A while ago, this man was caught for killing his live-in partner Shraddha Walker by strangulation.… Read More

Did You Know You Can Call Karwa Chauth Patriarchal But Still Respect Women’s Choice To Observe It?

Let's respect women and their choices! Read More

This Navratri, A Reminder That Women Don’t Want Or Need To Be Goddesses. We Just Want To Live With Respect, Okay?

We haven't asked for too much! Read More

Using The Word “Depressed” Casually Is A Part Of The Problem. Can We Please Take Depression More Seriously?

We need to respect mental health! Read More

This Women’s Day, Can We Ladies Make A Pact To Not Be Pick-Me Girls, Please?

Don't bring other women down to lift yourself up. Read More

Hautetalk: In A TV Soap, Man Slips And Accidentally Applies Sindoor On Wife’s Forehead. Can Indian TV Shows Just Grow Up?

TV soaps are now just for laughs! Read More

Hautetalk: Rhea Kapoor Was Called “Silly” For Not Believing In Karva Chauth. Why Are We Still So Regressive?

Are millennial women actually regressing? Read More

Durex Just Used The Sex Education ‘Bus Scene’ About Sexual Assault Survivors To Sell Condoms. Who Approved This?

*facepalm* Read More

Priyanka Chopra Apologises To Disappointed Fans For ‘The Activist’, Says The Show’s New Format Will Be Better

Finally, sense has prevailed. Read More

5 Basic Human Rights Afghan Women Are Being Denied By The Taliban

The ground reality appears much, much worse. Read More

As Taliban Takes Over Afghanistan, Filmmaker Sahraa Karimi’s Video Is Just One Of The Many Pleas For Help From Afghan Women

The thought of it is paralysing. Read More

Journalist Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Of Trying To Lodge Domestic Violence Complaint With Delhi Police

When the #MeToo wave swept India, there were several counter arguments, the worst of which wasn’t the #NotAllMen one. It was, in fact, the one where people questioned why these… Read More

Trolls Are Calling Manika Batra, Mirabai Chanu’s Wins ‘Real Feminism’ To Mock Actresses. This Is ’Real’ Misogyny And ‘Real’ Stupid.

*facepalm* Read More

Can We Please Stop Policing Women For What They Wear When They Go To Meet Men Or Do Things That Don’t Have Specific Dress Code?

Especially when there is no dress code! Read More

A Deloitte Study Says Indian Women Are More Overworked, Underpaid, Stressed Than Their Global Counterparts. So Let’s Do Something About It Na?

Can workplace please step up and help? Read More

Supermodel Naomi Campbell Welcomes First Child At 50. So Can We Please Stop Bothering Women About Ticking Biological Clocks?

Throw that biological clock outta the window. Read More

Men, Here’s How NOT To Approach Women On Social Media. It’s Creepy!

No unsolicited video calls and snaps, please! Read More

The Politics, Gimmicks And Genuine Efforts Towards Making Housework Paid. Will It Work?

One small step for LinkedIn, one giant step for unpaid labour? Read More

What Women Really Want: Is Men Doing These Things On Women’s Day To Become True Female Allies

Men, you listening? Read More

No Matter What Kareena and Saif Name Their Child, Trolls Will Troll. And That’s Just Sad And Pathetic.

What's in a name? Apparently, offence. Read More

Verdict In MJ Akbar Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani Deferred. Why Justice Delayed In #MeToo Cases Is Detrimental To The Movement

It discourages women to take legal recourse. Read More

Trolls Call Rihanna, Mia Khalifa Supporting Farmer Protests Names Like W*ores And R*ndi, Threaten Them With Rape. It’s A New Low

Yeah that's not a valid argument, trolls. Read More

Woman Asks What Men Want Other Men To Change For A Better World. The Responses Prove Men Are Tired Of Toxic Masculinity Too.

A female journalist started this thread, and women are loving it! Read More

#Culture: Can Too Much Self-Esteem And Self-Love Be A Bad Thing? Asking For Self-Improvement!

Can you love yourself to the point of ignoring genuine flaws? Read More

#Culture: I’m Genuinely Concerned About What Happens to Lipstick, The Most Beloved Makeup Product, In A Post-COVID-19 World

“It’s not what I wear underneath my mask but how I feel about it that defines me.” Read More

#Culture: Women Posting Black And White Photos With #ChallengeAccepted Could Actually Be Hurting A Women’s Right Protest Against Femicide In Turkey

You missed the most crucial aspect of the challenge! Read More

Editor’s Desk: Have You Put Up A Black And White Photo Yet?

Have you put up a picture yet? Read More

#Voices: Don’t Let Indian Matchmaking Dissuade You. Arranged Marriage Isn’t Always A Bad Experience!

Maybe give it a whirl before you reject it? Read More