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Towards women equality, laws are not enough

Towards women equality, laws are not enough

With the turn of another decade, the women in India have emerged much stronger- personally, financially, socially, and politically. On 8th March, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, the President of India conferred “Nari Shakti Puraskar” on 15 women for their Outstanding Contribution to the society. These women had rendered their distinguished services towards the…

Towards being obedient and a little more these days

Towards being obedient and a little more these days

Let me tell you a story Once there were two boys who lived in a strange country. Not only was the country known for its spiritual people and their love for mysticism, but also for their love for drama, over-the-top celebrations, and preference for the spectacle and spice-heavy intricate cuisine. Though considered a ‘developing nation,’…

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Getting married in India- In between tradition and modernity

[responsivevoice_button voice=”US English Male” buttontext=”Read out this Theel for me”] Marriage ties two people together for a lifetime. Not only the couple but their families also get bound together. Marriage opens up a new horizon for the couple as their life gets changed by manifolds after getting married. The most important thing that a married…

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Men, Start with cooking during the quarantine!

[responsivevoice_button voice=”Hindi Female” buttontext=”Read out this Theel for me”] Being nurtured in a liberal family where my father and mother were equally responsible for all the household chores, I never realized that few household activities are gender-dependent. I believe those of you who have been in such an environment would never have thought of it…

Digital Divide and schools of Punjab during the lockdown

Digital Divide and schools of Punjab during the lockdown

[responsivevoice_button voice=”Hindi Male” buttontext=”Read out this Theel for me”] The spread of the Corona epidemic is currently worldwide. As of April 19, 2020, almost 2.4 million cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide. Of those, around 1,65, 000 people died. India has reported around 17,000 cases of coronavirus. Amidst the pandemic situation, a countrywide lockdown…

India’s COVID communication of stigma and blame

India’s COVID communication of stigma and blame

Anmol Mongia is a research scholar who has recently completed her MPhil in Sociology from the Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University. Her interests include the study of religion and ethics, the philosophy of sports, and childhood studies. Even though COVID-19 is a novel virus, the experience of a viral pandemic is not. Despite a…