Aditi Kumar speaks to Raashi Thakran who’s activism led to the creation of India’s first national mental health helpline KIRAN 1800-599-0019.
By Aditi Kumar
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Category: Society
Busting Myths about Menstruation
Discussing the myths relating to menstruation, why they persist and how we can challenge them.
By Siddhi Shah
Design by Hemashri Dhavala
#MeToo: 1.7m Tweets, 12m Facebook posts, 85 countries
Examining how #MeToo has progressed through the years, its achievements and pitfalls.
By Asmita Sood
Design by Hemashri Dhavala
खोता हुआ हमारा अस्तित्व
By Apurba B
Design by Hemashri Dhavala
The Great Indian Witch-Hunt
How the sudden death of Sushant Singh Rajput has turned into a media-led prosecution of his partner Rhea Chakraborty.
By Asmita Sood
Design by Hemashri Dhavala
What Not to Wear
Examining how clothing traditions have sought to control women’s identity and autonomy in India.
By Arti Kadian
Design by Daya Bhatti
A Non-Binary Love Story
Discussing “I Am They: A Non-Binary Love Story” by Fox and Owl Fisher
By Vidhi Maheshwari
Design by Simran Mehta
Time for Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Schools
Examining UNESCO’s CSE tool for sex and sexuality education – its challenges and interpretation
By Namitha Kuttiparambil
Design by Hemashri Dhavala
Devadasis – Culturally Sanctioned Child Sex Trafficking
On the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, it is high time we talk about the culturally accepted practice of Devdasis.
By Asmita Sood
Design by Hemashri Dhavala
Talking Periods Beyond Gender
Women are not the only ones who menstruate, why it’s important to go beyond gender when talking about periods.
By Kanika Malhotra
Design by Hemashri Dhavala
