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Smriti Malhotra is a Delhi girl and an avid dreamer. She works at the Embassy of the Republic of Congo by profession but is a writer by passion. She began writing while at school and now it’s been almost two decades. She doesn’t love to remain stagnant and therefore she desires to learn something new every day that could make her more versatile. Creativity flows into her blood and she is always ready to take up new challenges. She is aspiring to make a big name in the literary world. For her, the journey has just started and she still needs to go a long way.
How come a man working 9 to 5 "comes home tired" but a woman coming back home after work is expected to do the household chores, manage the children and other stuff too?
It is shameful that in today's world too, women are abused and even killed for giving birth to a girl, and the infant's life is also of no value.
Indian students dream of studying abroad, but these deaths and the racism we feel ask the question - are we travelling there to only lose our lives?
Homemakers or as we often call them, 'housewives' are IMO the most underestimated and disrespected of women. Time this changed.
I saw “The Kerala Story” during the weekend and I am still haunted by what is depicted in the movie. First of all, I am confused such a movie should be made or not. On one hand, it creates awareness but on the other hand, it creates anxiety, anger and agony. I saw the movie […]
Being born and raised in an Indian society, my parents and relatives always made me believe that God has given life to fulfill certain roles and responsibilities and one of them is to get married and have kids and by not doing so equals disrespecting God. I have always questioned my father on this because […]
Recently, I watched two series that actually described the true meaning of a dream and demonstrated that there is no age bar to live your dream.
A father from Jharkhand brought his divorced daughter back from an abusive in-laws' place with band baaja baraat, setting a great example for all other parents.
It is so wrong to assume that a working woman "does not care for her family"! THis is a wrong notion spread by those who want women to stay home.
I’ve always heard about this situation ‘Writer’s Block’ from my friends but had never faced it myself. But now I realize that I was going through Writer’s Block for the last 2 months. I tried so much to write a blog, a poem, or quotes but somehow ended up with nothing. I remember once I […]
Renu Bhatia claimed that girls should keep in mind that “bad things” could happen to them if they go to an OYO room to meet a friend.
Why is separating a daughter from her parents 'normal' and not considered mental cruelty as well? I know there can be limitless debate on this topic but isn't my point valid?
Andhra Pradesh High Court stated that, “Daughter-In-Law being told by Mother-In-Law that she requires more perfection in household work, not cruelty”.
When I saw the movie for the very first time, I saw from Geet’s (Kareena Kapoor) perspective, but I have lived and experienced life since then.
Just to give an overview, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the duration just 7-10 days before the actual menstruation date which is full of vicissitudes and instability; physical, mental as well as emotional. PMS brings with itself a wide variety of symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. Those who missed […]
So-called society and important relatives consider that their respect is more important than a person's life. Why does society influence our parents so much that they become blind and deaf at times?
Vadh, a movie on Netflix starring Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta reflected the harsh reality of those parents whose children go abroad leaving liabilities on their parents.
She had prioritized him over herself. The worst part was that she didn’t even realize that she had lost her own individuality until they broke up.
With time I got used to rejection. Rejection from somebody I loved, rejection from the job I aspired to and rejection from my own body at some point of time. Whenever I think about that time, I get scared.
Household chores or earning for the home, work is work be it at home or office, how does it matter who does what as long as it is shared?
As a woman, I am the one who is burdened with everything, I am the one who takes care of everyone's needs. Then why am I never heard?
Unwanted daughters. What fault of theirs except that they are born female? A horrifying short film that is all the more effective as it is wordless.
Every day a fresh case of violence against women perpetrated by men comes to notice. Let's talk of what these violent men can do differently, instead of victim blaming.
The third season of Four More Shots Please!, has been a big disappointment. The first season showcased connection and the third season depicted confusion.
In September, Meesho, an Indian e-commerce company had announced an 11-day companywide break - Reset and Recharge break - for all its employees giving priority to mental health.
Prime series Hush Hush reveals how women are still perceived as the weaker sex, and consequences they can face if they refuse to stay weak
I am sure you all have witnessed such incidents wherein a woman was blamed and the man was not even asked for a medical test.
I got married this year, and we were having some conversation regarding my expectations, she said, “Didi I don’t have expectations, I have requirements”. I didn’t relate to it at first, but when she explained it to me, I was blown away with her words.
I began writing almost two decades ago and since then there has been no stopping. In the past, nobody questioned me about my writing, but today it is completely different because I am married.
We all are scared deep down but we need to be strong and keep moving. Don’t let your fear overcome your life!
I had booked an Uber auto to Central Secretariat metro station. As we crossed Shantipath (famous as the Embassy Area) we got stuck in traffic.
Today when I look back I realize I have achieved a lot, I have brought a lot of change in myself in terms of physique, confidence or professional learnings.
In the last few days I was having a conversation with my younger sister about relationships, and she said something which hit me hard.
A man can never understand this thing because nothing changes for a man; he still lives with his parents, follows the same routine, but for a woman everything changes.
The Danish web series Loving Adults, on Netflix, starts with a powerful fact—Almost all murders have something to do with love. Almost!
People can lose all reasonable thinking and their present life too, for a few moments of gratification. No dream is so big that it can cost the life of a person.
I mean seriously, how can you blame a girl's dress for someone's unwanted gaze and comments? As much as I was amazed with the first one, I am more ashamed reading the second one.
My father always taught me, that be it a love marriage or arrange marriage, the first three years are a locking period. Every girl has to do a lot of adjustments!
We often tend to confuse fear of marriage as nervousness but a guy I met helped me understand the reality.
Seeing food being wasted on flights aches my heart, there are still so many people in our country who cannot afford a meal a day!
A woman also gets tired, she also feels hot in summers and cold in winters. She also gets old and a helping hand from her family (especially men) is required!
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