PinnedMember-onlyA Glass of WaterWeddings made me nostalgic and tearful. The atmosphere always had me wishing for one myself. Staying in Sydney meant I usually missed out on most of the pre-wedding festivities in the family. This time, however, as the groom’s cousin, I was fully present and privy to all the sweet little…Short Story8 min readShort Story8 min read
PinnedMember-onlyIs My Body Hair Too Unprofessional for You?It was the night before an interview. Normally, one would expect that I’d be preparing for the interview, going over the company details, refining my resume, but no. I was wondering what outfit to wear that will cover my arm and leg hair. …Women4 min readWomen4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyIs Sexuality a Luxury?As I sat to brainstorm another article for my ‘Sex Talk Sundays’ series, I started to think about why this was important to me. I began the idea on a serious note; to address the lack of awareness on consensual sex and the missing voice of women in sex-related conversations…Sexuality2 min readSexuality2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMy Home, My Safe HavenThey say we claim spaces and make them into homes. Two years ago, I had a space too. A home with a shabby backyard where we had a traditional South-Indian breakfast, idli with sambar and coconut chutney. She liked cooking outside when the skies were clear and bright; she never…Mwc Space3 min readMwc Space3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyIndian News Media Needs to Change How It Reports Violence Against Women(Trigger Warning: discussion of sexual violence against women, rape, and sexual abuse.) We turn to news media to stay informed of current events, but knowingly or not, we are also shaping our opinions on key issues. …Gender Equality7 min readGender Equality7 min read
Jan 23, 2022Member-onlyWhy Caste Matters: Examining ReligionI was born into a Hindu Brahmin family and lived outside of India. For most of my life, I was shielded from all conversations about caste. “I don’t even know what my caste is.” “It only exists in rural areas.” Even the few conversations I had about caste were almost…Caste5 min readCaste5 min read
Jan 23, 2022Member-onlyWhy Caste Matters: Examining Socio-Economic Structure(Read Part 1: Examining Religion) Before we discuss reservations, let’s understand the socio-economic structure of our society. The dominant castes (DC) make up approx 26% of the total population but occupy almost twice the amount of teaching positions in educational institutions. DCs also have the lowest levels of landlessness, the…Caste6 min readCaste6 min read
Jan 23, 2022Member-onlyWhy Caste Matters: Being an Anti-Caste Ally(Read Part 1: Examing Religion | Part 2: Examining Our Socio-Economic Structure) … There was a lot more I wanted to cover, but hopefully, I put my point across. I didn’t want to bring up the violent atrocities that happen against oppressed communities — not because we are fully aware…Caste3 min readCaste3 min read
Apr 18, 2021Member-onlySexual Content in Media and Its Effect on Teens: What’s The Big Deal?When was the first time you learned about sex? For many of us, it was before we turned 18, regardless of whether we had the correct information. Bombay Begums came under fire for its depiction of minors (high-schoolers) engaging in sexual activities. It brought up the debate of how sexuality…Sexuality6 min readSexuality6 min read
Apr 5, 2021Member-onlyAddressing Asian Hate Within Our Communities. Are We Really Racist?Trigger Warning: Discussions of Asian hate and racism, mentions of shootings in America. Following the recent Atlanta shooting that costed the lives of eight Asians, I felt incredibly disoriented and troubled. It reminded me of the 2017 shooting on Telugu men and the more recent attacks in 2019. …Implicit Bias8 min readImplicit Bias8 min read
