The struggle of Dutee Chand, prominent Indian athlete seems more like a story of fiction. But as they say truth is stranger then fiction. This is the story of her struggle!
Category: People and Society
Drop dumb, Sizzle smart — RupaRao-Ruminates
What and how a prospective or current employer has access to look into your social, personal life? Tips on how to be prepared.Drop dumb, Sizzle smart — RupaRao-Ruminates Teens, tweens and adults today are blessed with easy access to amazing technology at finger tips. There are unlimited possibilities for its good use, fun use and then… Continue reading Drop dumb, Sizzle smart — RupaRao-Ruminates
Of Vagina, Womb and Womanhood
This post examines the traditional role of women, the wife-whore binary, and the emergence of new womanhood where vagina and womb have newer meanings.
The Curse of Failure: How Human Is to Err?
Life is a journey. Success and failure are both part of it. It is considered to be wisdom. If so, why is it that accepting failure such a hard task? Why is made to feel like a curse?
Responsibility In A System
In a society, grappling with its past of being ruled by kings and feudal lords and the present democratic form of governance it is confused by the role it has to play in the system. Will the society take ownership of its share of burden?
Indian Penal Code 497 : Biased To All Sexes ?
Marriage is considered to be a sacred institution. To uphold its sanctity and legality; to grant rights to the couple in the union of marriage, certain laws have been framed. With changing times and society, laws too need to be amended reflect the present day society. In this day and age where gender justice is… Continue reading Indian Penal Code 497 : Biased To All Sexes ?
Castration Shouldn’t Be India’s Transgender Identity.
This Sunday morning, on the program called the Sunday Debate on Republic TV, a leading English news channel had a debate on Section 377. What prompted the discussion? Over the past week 3 separate incidents of discrimination against the LGBT community have been under reported. These incidents have taken place in the cities of Kochi,… Continue reading Castration Shouldn’t Be India’s Transgender Identity.