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Feb 13, 20229 min read

The Question of Marital Rape

So, the hot keywords have got you in. Good. Let’s see if we can discuss this serious issue and try to stay sane at the same time. I do...

Nov 7, 20214 min read

Day-to-day inequality

I had some renovation done in my room. I’m not boasting; it’s relevant. I start with this because of an awkward moment I had with one of...

Oct 17, 20214 min read

On casting off casteism

Souptik and Shyamal are two close friends. They studied together from the nursery. They are almost identical in terms of their merits....

Oct 10, 20217 min read

Merit and the Ticking of Boxes

Astonishingly, the match going ahead despite a fireball in the stadium was not the most remarkable thing about last night. It was that the r

Aug 29, 20216 min read

Parental aspirations and the concept of the ‘system’

Parental pressure and aspirations are causing children to develop mental health issues all in a vain attempt to conform to the system.

Jul 18, 20216 min read

Patriarchy: an explainer

All social structures exist to control. Make no mistake about it.

Jun 13, 20217 min read

Pastimes: a thing of past times?

I’ve never been very good at painting or colouring in. I could never stay inside the lines – a trait that has leaked into everything else...

May 23, 20215 min read

The Ritual Act of Studying: a result of complacent parenting

I have been a freelance tutor for nearly a decade now. I have taught English to a number of different kids who have responded in...