Wonder Woman

A few days ago, I sat through a session that highlighted a social phenomenon called the superwoman syndrome. Although the second wave of American feminism which roughly started in the 1970-80s spoke about the need for work-life balance, it isn’t till now that we take this seriously. American feminist Betty Friedan, argued that “superwomanhood” of…

The Joy Of Reading

“I guess there are never enough books.” ―John Steinbeck I didn’t start reading early in life, in fact I was about 17-18, when I was drawn into the mesmerizing world of make-believe. As a restless yet lazy teen, the only hyper active part of my existence was my imagination. And to date, books have become my…

What Do You See?

So it’s International Women’s Day today. As a lady, I like to celebrate my existence for myself everyday. But it’s not enough to elevate a gender; people need to celebrate their individuality. If we fail to be better versions of ourselves, how will a society or a civilization progress? How many of us see broken…

Justice Takes A Break

Do you remember the opening scene of the movie Watchmen? I am a huge fan of the movie, possibly the best superhero flick in its genre. But I digress. When I heard the Bob Dylan song, I’d wonder, time is the only thing that visibly changes, what is the big deal with that? But the…