Kolkata is a city of rallies. The political rally, apolitical rally, cultural rally – you name it and the city has it. But, for the first time, the city saw a vibrant...

A few months ago, I received a mail from the esteemed Women’s Web who was conducting a study to understand how organizations in India are enabling the inclusion of people with disabilities....

You are imperfect permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful. It was a busy day at the beauty parlor. While one groomed the untamed hairs on my arms, another was busy applying...

How was your day? Let us imagine the usual day of a working mother's life. Your day starts early. You prepare the breakfast, get your kids ready for school, and rush to the...

This Mother's day I am going to write about a different kind of mother and her special womb that has given refuge to the often ignored indigenous population of northeast India. A...

Two days ago on 27th March, Kolkata celebrates the 120th anniversary of the introduction of its first electric tram. The Calcutta trams are however more than the heritage and nostalgia value it...

Each year, International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8. The day marks a call to a gender-equal world - free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination and one that is diverse, equitable,...

Last week a junior colleague in my office gave me a kinder joy. If you are wondering what is that, it is candy by the Ferrero company which has plastic egg-shaped packaging...