Elisa Patnaik

Every time Odia parents staying outside Odisha sheepishly (and sometimes proudly!) admit or declare that their children don’t know how to speak in their mother tongue - my eyebrows are…

For all of us who have crossed our mid-lives or hovering close to it, the annual school summer vacation used to be one the most anticipated and coveted pleasures. I guess, it still is among…

The brother of a good friend recently went to meet a young woman, a prospective alliance for marriage. His family was hopeful that the alliance would work out as both had earlier given…

I was thrilled with two heartening news last week which were also quite contrary to the popular opinion and established notions. Priyanka Sar from Bhubaneswar emerged as the State topper in…

Light and brightness have often been glorified. Not just for the physical qualities they bring along with them, but metaphorically as well. Further, the virtues of light vis-à-vis darkness…

Just the other day, I was part of a meeting when two officers began discussing about a female employee going on maternity leave. The look of mild irritation and displeasure was clearly…

Although I have always been a physically active person and have always loved the outdoors, running had never been my preferred cup of tea. I was under the impression that it was tough,…

I know of several women who wake up before dawn every day, to make breakfast and packed lunch for family members attending school and office. They continue to prepare the same (fresh and…

Every Women’s Day while the world is celebrating Strong, Ambitious, Passionate and Successful women and their unique stories, another huge set of people is busy tittering and propagating a…

This International Women’s Day, I am feeling lighter, braver and freer. And am I glad! I have finally laid down the suffocating mantle and heavy crown of the so-called Superwoman! I am…