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Women can’t have it all…

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Accidental Writer

There is something deeply disturbing about Indra Nooyi’s brutally frank interview with Business Insider about why women cannot possibly have it all. Her narration of being unable to share her joys with her own mother speaks volumes about what is expected of women in this society. Her mother’s reaction that she may be the CEO…

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When you begin to say, it’s enough!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Accidental Writer

This is the first post of 2013 and also the 300th post on this blog. At this juncture, I expected to be writing about something rather more pleasant, but some things need to be said. And now. The whole world and its dog has just exhausted its energy crying itself hoarse about the need for…

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Of shame and outrage…

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Accidental Writer

The Delhi gang rape case has brought to the fore so many different issues that I do not know where to start. The incident, which has shocked the collective conscience of the nation, has triggered a wide range of responses, from outrage to blaming. With every minute, the drama gets more sordid, what with protests,…

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A mish-mash of thoughts…

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Accidental Writer

Right now, my mind is a mish-mash of thoughts and emotions, so pardon me if I am not being too coherent. It’s been over 3 months since I last blogged, and that’s rather unusual for me. It seems as though the writer in me has quietly disappeared. It’s not as if I have nothing to…

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On city girls…

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Accidental Writer

Earlier today, @wavehit tweeted me asking me to join the protest against the content of the Tamil talk show Neeya Naana that aired on Pongal Day. I had watch a part of the show until the constant and extra-long ads breaks finally got to me and I switched off the television about 40 minutes into…

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Infidel – Ayaan Hirsi Ali – some thoughts

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Accidental Writer

I just finished reading the memoirs of Dutch feminist activist and politician, Ayaan Hirsi Ali. I found it honest, refreshing, and very bold. This is not a review of the book, and my thoughts appear in no particular order. This is just a compilation of how I felt when I was reading this book. I…

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Random thoughts…

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Accidental Writer

I know I’ve been missing in action for quite some time now. First, I promise to be a regular blogger, as opposed to a lazy one, henceforth. Yes…I do! Every time I read something interesting, I make a mental note to write about it. But between work, family, brand new fiancĂ© and wedding madness, blogging…

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Feminism, society and other thoughts…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Accidental Writer

Regular readers of this blog will know how much of time and space I have dedicated in the past to feminism and social ills. They will also know that for some reason, my feminist rants have decreased in intensity and frequency over the past year. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that…

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Of “homely” girls and gender stereotyping

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Accidental Writer

I have often been proffered unsolicited and completely unwanted advice on how to become more “lady-like”. Now, what’s this about men and lady-like behaviour? Smart, articulate, educated young men of my generation actually seem to believe the crap they dish out in the name of advice. Someone I know kept offering me such advice until…

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The mandatory (pre) Women’s Day post!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Accidental Writer

A few hours from now, people I haven’t spoken to years, and who have probably even forgotten what I look like will be texting me to wish me Happy Women’s Day! Also, the blogosphere and twitter will explode with posts and tweets about the Women’s Day celebrations all over the world. Pardon me for my…

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