The lockdown may be over but it continues for many women across Indian homes; one wonders what impact it has on the lives of these homemakers doing invisible labour.

“I’m so happy to know that you enjoy my company. I, too, value your friendship immensely…believe me, I do. But right now, I don’t think I’m ready for this.”

I loved him for sure, probably the only man I ever loved, but I didn’t have the courage to walk away from my current life. to tell my kids that their lives would be changed forever.

She had never felt cherished and carefree as a young bride, enjoying being attired in finery. Later on, she could have worn them at any time. But one loves to play Holi in March only – not in the remaining months.

When I reached my in-laws place, my mother-in-law quickly made me wear a ‘ghunghat’ up to my nose... I headed an organisation with 500 men and here...!