Tag: gendersterotypes

The story of hot chapatis and chatpata chicken

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, Sexism, Short Stories, The Couple15 Comments

Rajiv and Aria had one thing that they both absolutely loved, in fact it was this common love that made them meet, date and decide to to tie the knot. It was the love for chicken! They first met at the opening of a new restaurant in town which had come up with an innovative… Continue reading The story of hot chapatis and chatpata chicken

White lie #FFFAW #FlashFiction

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, Love & Relationships, Micro Blog, Micro Fiction, Micro Tales, Self Love, sisterhood16 Comments

Creases of worry appeared on Rohan’s forehead as he spoke to Malti on the phone A sudden phone call in the middle of the night from Malti’s childhood friend Sulakshana had suddenly turned things topsy turvy for the family. Sulu was going to get hitched in a fortnight but something had gone terribly wrong all… Continue reading White lie #FFFAW #FlashFiction

Seen, not heard? Is that you woman? #MondayMusings #FeministMondays

Posted in Aks Corner, Gender Equality, job, Self Love, Sexism, sisterhood, Women@Work21 Comments

Picture this- an official meeting where the room is full of an enthusiastic young crowd who have just joined the organisation as interns. The ratio of men v/s women is not as skewed as it gets when you move higher up the ladder. The manager talks for the first 15 minutes and then opens up… Continue reading Seen, not heard? Is that you woman? #MondayMusings #FeministMondays

Marriage Mystique #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted in Aks Corner, AToZ Challenge 2018, family, Love & Relationships, Sexism, The Couple43 Comments

I am 27- in a dream job, making a lot of money, independent, have good friends and a loving family. I have it all except that I haven’t settled down. If you are shaking your head in disbelief and wondering in what way am I unsettled – well its my “single status”. In India ,… Continue reading Marriage Mystique #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Luxuries of working #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted in Aks Corner, AToZ Challenge 2018, Gender Equality, gratitude, job, Self Love, Women@Work47 Comments

I joined one of the leading MNC’s as an Analyst. I felt a sense of pride as my new shiny black heels made a click clack sound on the spotless shiny floors. Mom had bought me a new “HideDesign” handbag as a gift. I looked around as I walked towards my desk. The corner offices… Continue reading Luxuries of working #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

I am a big girl out in the big bad world #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted in Aks Corner, AToZ Challenge 2018, Gender Equality, Self Love, Sexism50 Comments

The boards are over- what a sigh of relief. But now begins the real battle to get into a good college. As I look at my name on the Merit List, a sense of pride envelops me. I look back at the years of hard work and disciplined approach that I followed and loved doing.… Continue reading I am a big girl out in the big bad world #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

My secret wish #FridayFictioneers

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Flash Fiction, FridayFictioneers, Gender Equality, Micro Blog, Micro Fiction, Micro Tales, micromondays, Parenting, Self Love18 Comments

Its snowing today- they call it “Beast from the East”. As much as I hate the cold wind hitting my face and my toes that get numb, the inner me is thrilled beyond words. Heavy snowfall means no boxing class today. I pretend to like it as I fear the wrath of my Dad and… Continue reading My secret wish #FridayFictioneers

VIOLET hair- #BarAThon

Posted in Aks Corner, BAR-a-THON, Gender Equality, Micro Tales, Parenting, Self Love, Sexism, Short Stories16 Comments

Ray looked with awe at the woman who emerged from the saloon. She had colored her hair with streaks of violet and it looked spectacular. He imagined himself in violet hair and smiled. He always wanted to colour his hair and not the usual shades of brown and burgundy that guys do but he wanted… Continue reading VIOLET hair- #BarAThon

Green Bangles- #BarAThon

Posted in Aks Corner, BAR-a-THON, Gender Equality, Love & Relationships, Parenting, Self Love, Sexism, Short Stories21 Comments

Meera looked at her barren hands, her forehead bereft of sindoor and bindi, the pale colored saree – they kept screaming at her “You are a widow, an unfortunate, unlucky soul. The symbols of marriage that once adorned you have now all been taken away. What use are they when the person in whose honor… Continue reading Green Bangles- #BarAThon