Dear Woman, Let’s Rewrite Our Stories
Sudipta rues that society judges a woman and calls upon the fair sex to rise and rewrite their stories. They say ladies first, but in what context are these...
Reflections on International Women’s Day: Do we Need it?
Hemashri reflects on the International Women’s Day and ponders with women against women, is such a day necessary? An exclusive for Different Truths. These days I really love snails...
Roar Woman, Roar like a Lioness!
Nikita talks about self-love and tells women to seek their true selves instead of slaving for others or worrying what-will- they-say. She begins with herself in the stream of consciousness...
Focus: Terminology & Evolution of Gender Fluidity in the Modern Age
Concetta’s exploration of gender fluidity examines its historical context, from colonial impacts on diverse gender expressions to the evolution of modern terminology, exclusively for Different Truths. In our previous...
Focus West Bengal: A Call for Cultural Revival & Social Justice
Prof Bhaskar explores West Bengal’s cultural decline, highlighting criminality, social value erosion, the silence of civil society, fear of the middle class, and political power’s dominance, exclusively for Different...
Spotlight: Gender Fluidity and the Importance of Self-Acceptance
Concetta delves into gender fluidity, a concept encompassing societal influences and the diverse experiences of individuals identifying as gender-fluid, exclusively for Different Truths. Take a moment to reflect on...
Institutional Murder and Rape: Focus on the RG Kar Hospital Case
Prof Bhaskar compares Hathras and RG Kar cases, revealing systemic failures in India’s state apparatus in addressing violence against women, exclusively for Different Truths. If the Hathras incident represents...
Focus: Prevalence and Impact of Cyber Harassment of Women in India, Part Two
Gautam explores cybercrimes against women in India, highlighting societal issues and challenges, emphasising the need for a multi-pronged approach, including strengthening law enforcement and enhancing cyber security awareness, exclusively...
Focus: Corruption and Collusion Obstruct Justice for Rape Victims
Dr Ketaki discusses the issue of rape and violence against women, highlighting historical accounts and societal changes needed to protect women, exclusively for Different Truths. Incidents of rape or...
Love, Labour, and Legacy: The Inspiring Story of Tezpur Mahila Samiti
Navodita profiles Tezpur Mahila Samiti, a century-old organisation founded by Chandraprabha Saikiani, as a symbol of women’s strength and Gandhian ideals, exclusively for Different Truths. I recently had the...