HeartFelt

A woman who is ambitious and striving is a Bitch A woman who is attractive is Hot A woman who is stylish is Sexy A woman who protests is Hysterical A woman who is striving to create an…

One of the earliest and enduring memories of my school days is the library period. Week after week, I used to wait in anticipation for the 30-minute period. The sheer potential of unread…

While having dinner at a family wedding recently, I was inadvertently privy to a conversation between my aunt-in-law and a niece, in the table next to me. The aunt-in-law was distraught…

India’s medal winning wrestlers’ prolonged public battle to get their voices heard and action taken against the accused goes to show how the issue of sexual harassment against women in India…

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…

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,…