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Onions are just the beginning

In the modern age, where progress and enlightenment are celebrated, it's disheartening to witness the persistent struggles faced by women. A recent incident on television, as I was channel surfing, left me questioning the plight of women in our society. I stumbled upon a scene of a saas (mother-in-law) berating her bahuraani (daughter-in-law) for a seemingly trivial act - adding onions to a curry. The young woman, in her delicate saree, wept profusely, her tears tarnishing the beauty of her jewel-studded attire. Why does such injustice persist? This portrayal on television, while seemingly dramatic, reflects the bitter reality of many women's lives. The issue of dowry, which may not have been about onions in this case, has been a longstanding menace. Mother-in-laws tormenting their son's wives is not an uncommon story. Countless women face abuse, both emotional and physical, when they fail to meet unreasonable dowry demands set by their husbands' families. Records illus

The journey of love through the ages

The Journey of Love Through Ages Every one of us at any point in our lives must have wondered, what is love? The real definition may be a mystery or not because science actually doesn't approve or have proof of love, yet people say they have fallen in love. Maybe love is like water. It molds itself to the changing situations. Let us have a look at the journey of love through ages.. Earlier (man) stages: There was nothing called love. Even if there was, it made no sense. People just lived to eat and they satisfied their physical needs with maybe anyone or anything. Later the same time: There may be...was love, but people didn't pay much attention to it. People lived with each other for the sake of living or maybe lived with the person who fetched them food. Last stages of this stage: People had multiple partners so that they had their options open! Especially m

My favourite youtubers and channels

INSPIRATIONAL AND FUNNY IISUPERWOMANII She is exceptionally talented and extremely hardworking. Can sing, dance and take a joke to her face. Her vlogs provide you insights on her daily struggles and her never give up attitude and her main channel videos will tickle you pink. You can't help but fall in love with her.  Check her out! https://www.youtube.com/user/IISuperwomanII   https://www.youtube.com/user/SuperwomanVlogs KID PRESIDENT/ SOUL PANCAKE Just his smile will make your day. This uber charismatic kid poses as a president and shows the world how its done. Check out his videos - Pep talk and an open letter to moms . He oozes kindness, compassion and charisma. Check him out!    https://www.youtube.com/user/soulpancake INSIGHTFUL AND EDUCATIONAL LACI GREEN Taking taboo topics and feeling deeply for causes and breaking stereotypes - that's Laci in a nutshell. She runs a sex education channel - a must watch for practically everyone.

Hack the summer in style

Summer Tips Summer is right upon us, but fret not. We have something just for you. Now stop praying "save us from the sweltering heat, my Lord! We bow to thee." Agreed that the heat is harsh, but it is definitely not going to kill you. Not when you follow these handy tips. Now sit back and say hello to summer. Do not forget to wear sunscreen: This goes for both boys and girls. It's been said on a loop that the sun has UV radiations that are harmful to the skin, and you need to protect yourself from its harshness. Not only to maintain your skin health but also to avoid sunstroke and fainting. Also, exfoliate your skin in summers. Dead cells are caused due to increased sweat. Wash them away with granulated face washes. Sleep well and stay indoors: Now that's not hard to do, is it? But it's not possible all the time. Travel in covered vehicles when going ou

Top 5 Surprises That Come With New Parenthood

Thought Pieces After nine months of nausea, vomiting, a bloated feeling, and uneasiness, and countless doctor visits, and finally the grand finale -- the excruciating pain of childbirth, you become a different person. You and your partner will start to view the world differently. Nothing in this world feels exclusively yours like this little stranger who switched the poles of your world. Welcome to parenthood. They say a woman is complete only when she becomes a mother, but in reality, a child will make the family complete. Gear up for these top 5 surprises that parenthood will throw at you. You understand the miracle of life: You will be wondering how a small seedling like a baby evolves into a full-grown one and how on earth did it come out of you? As you grow with your baby, you feel connected to its soul, and you realize at every step -- the miracle of life. It will make you an evolv

Random Poems

Thoughts and Writings CAGED You've restricted yourself to four walls, You have no clue there's life outside. You write, speak, care about the world, But do you realize that you have a heart that beats? Filling all your evenings, nights with abuse and headache. Just take time out and see, feel, breathe, To me, you're just a mighty fraud knowingly. You will not be the same anymore for me, You were once a distant dream, But now that you're a reality, the truth I see, I'm glad I will be able to get outta here soon. I thought this life was for me... But I'm thankful it's not, I'm soon gonna be free. PC: Digital Bloggers THE RACE I LOST Strangers! Strangers everywhere! No one even has the time to care! Saw everyone running, picked up my

Gaga over green tea

The Green Tea Benefits Green Tea Benefits Green is not just the color of nature. It has now become synonymous with health. Just as green leafy veggies are good for you, so is green tea. There's so much hype about green tea, but do you know what it is made of? Green tea originated in China and is made from an evergreen shrub called Camellia Sinensis , literally meaning tea flower. But it is not "hyped" because of what it is made from, but how it is made. Unlike black tea and other teas, it is not fermented or oxidized. It is steamed or pan-fired, which also helps retain its color and antioxidants. Green tea has an umbrella of uses, and its beauty and health benefits are unmatched. Let's look at the top 10 benefits of green tea. 1. You can use green tea as a beauty tonic: From a skin toner to a sunscreen, green tea with its antibacterial formula helps heal a majority of skin concerns, sometimes even acne. You can us

Questions to ponder

Thought Pieces 1. Role Models and Youth Youth are increasingly idolizing film stars and cricket stars for the glitz and glamour in their world. Do you think celebrities like Yo Yo Honey Singh and Sunny Leone are good role models? Are the youth idolizing and following their mannerisms and probably also their footsteps? 2. Reality Shows vs. Reality Reality shows are taking us away from reality. They focus more on drama, verbal abuse, and physical abuse than reality. What are your thoughts on shows like Splitsvilla, Roadies, and Khatron Ke Khiladi? Do you think they are pushing the acceptable limits in society? 3. Nuclear Families and Rebellious Children With the increase of nuclear families, children are becoming more rebellious. Depending on grandparents and aunts for vacations and summer camps has reduced, as the internet occupies most of their time. In this case, can we really visualize a humanitarian society? 4. Changing Social Norm

Death in the life of a woman

Women in the Modern World: A Burning Question Women in the Modern World: A Burning Question From female foeticide to child sexual abuse, human trafficking, sex trades, rapes, kidnapping, to eve teasing, domestic violence, and pregnancy complications, the safety of women in the modern world is the most burning question. A woman, right from when she is born, is regarded as a daughter, sister, friend, girlfriend, wife, and mother. In her search for her true identity, she has to go through hell and beyond. She is questioned and judged on her attire, habits, walk, talk, social relations, and career choices in every move she makes. When a girl is born, the family is often concerned about her marriage and dowry. Tragically, in some cases, she is killed in the womb. Her education is sometimes not regarded as important, and she faces numerous restrictions on her freedom, like playing with boys, going out after a certain hour, pursuing a career, or traveling outside