A Wife’s Call of Duty: The In-Law Conundrum
As I begin to envision a life where my existence revolves around the needs and wants of a family to which I've no blood ties whatsoever, I cannot help but question the bigotry held by the same society that, on…
How to Deal with an Identity Crisis at Your Wedding
It’s the big day; you’re sitting next to your fiancé, ready to get hitched at long last. The makeup artist has done a splendid job, especially with your eyes. The golden-brown combination really compliments your red saree. The foundation is…
Why Women Are Pressured to Marry by 25 in South Asia
In today’s day and age, women in South Asia are slowly learning to be confident, to set boundaries – instead of compromising all the time – not settling for less, and being vocal about what they’re not okay with. However,…
Life Beyond the Twenties: A Candid Look at Turning Thirty
When I hit my twenties, did I ever step back and envision what my life could (or should) look like in my thirties? Probably not. Back then, I rarely, if ever, looked past the milestone of graduating from undergrad and…
Master of None Season Three Takes a Different Turn, Focusing on the Highs and Lows of a Queer Relationship
Master of None has returned with a new season after four years. A lot has changed since then- there’s the pandemic, whose effect on the season is noticeable from the get go. And then there’s the sexual misconduct allegations against…
Why Platonic Friendships Can Sometimes be More Important than Relationships
“There are gonna be times when you have a boyfriend and I don’t or when I have a boyfriend and you don’t but the point is since we’re best friends forever, no matter what we have to be honest with…
Thappad Explores the Silent Injustices against Women in South-East Asian Society, Helmed by a Compelling Taapsee Pannu Performance
Thappad revealed its central conceit in it’s trailer: a woman seeks retribution after being slapped by her husband in a party. What could have been a thin, stretched narrative was, thankfully, spun into a thoughtful, nuanced take on domestic bliss…
Marriage Story is an Uplifting Tale of Love, Growth and Kindness (Despite being about a Divorce)
If you haven’t watched Marriage Story yet, then prepare yourself. It only has a runtime of 136 minutes, but by the end of it, you will be exhausted. Noah Baumbach presents the story of a marriage breaking apart, and it’s…
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