Shalini Pathak (Huma Qureshi), a member of the topmost strata of the society, is a transgressor who marries outside of her religion, In the first frame, we see her Muslim husband (Rahul Khanna) brutally lynched in their own home and her daughter snatched from her because she is of mixed blood. Shalini is sent to Vanita Mukti Kendra where she is stripped of her entitlement and dignity. The Vanita Mukti Kendra is modeled on the ideals of unquestionable obedience and purity. How does this show offer a sharp critique of Indian social realities?

India’s relationship with Science fiction is very different as it is not confined to the technocentric futures. The engagement of Indian writers with science fiction is multi-dimensional as for them; it is not merely a lens to explore futuristic possibilities. Rather, it is a method by which the writers critically engage with the existing social realities through scientific tools so as to educate the young minds. Read more to know its story of evolution.

Kashmir may be perceived as "heaven on earth" but it has its own complex historical and cultural dynamics. Kashmiri poets are invested in recapturing the valley with its complexities as they are bent on creating a counter-history to the various historical and political accounts of Kashmir which are devoid of any nuanced extrapolation. Read more to enjoy some profound verses of Agha Shahid Ali and their interpretations.

One of the most traumatic prisons which seems to be operating all the time and which seeks to stifle the individuality of a person is the social prison of bodily judgment. It provides no respite to any kind of deviation from the “ideal body image” created by the social lens and traps those who do not conform to the required body type. How does popular media impact young minds?

Parenting in India fundamentally involves a male and a female who fulfill the societal norms to maintain traditional family structures. The role of a “father” and a “mother” is so embedded in the idea of parenthood that it gives no space for other models of raising a child. In such a setup, Nikhil finds himself totally dislocated as his family tree differs from the normative structure. What if one of the wheels is missing? Will he be able to overcome this alienation?

Seeking a space where she belonged, Sanya was not like the others. Sharing an estranged relationship with her parents, she could never experience the joy of togetherness as her familial space was characterized by the constant tension between her parents, the two people she loved the most in the world. Even though she came from such a fragmented background, her dreamy eyes believed in the existence of a harmonious world, bereft of inconsistencies and conflicts. Her big blue eyes mirrored the restless tendencies of her heart which transformed this naive girl of twelve into an inexplicable story. It was her firm faith in the power of magic that led to her meeting Jai, another wanderer amidst the crowd. The two stories blended so effortlessly that they created an idyllic narrative of pure friendship owing to their innocence. Just like any other friendship, this one also had to face the test of time as she was just not Sanya, She was Sanya Siddhiqui

Romance has always been a tricky business as it involves a whirlpool of diverse emotions, feelings and sentiments which take us on a roller coaster ride. Be it the love at first sight, long-distance relationship, affectionate dating phase, or even a long and happy marriage, every form of relationship requires constant cumminication where the feelings of affection have to be given some form of expression. But, how to pop up the question in style? Read on to know more about the art of proposing.

What does it mean to love and be loved when you are differently-abled? How does it impact your self-identity when you are constantly viewed with a fixed societal gaze? As a differently-abled female, how are your sexual desires perceived by others in a society which is dominated by the “able-bodied? Read more to explore the projection of differently-abled female protagonists in Indian cinema.

The representation of nature in fiction is an ever-evolving trend as it is no longer confined to the depictions which portray the natural with all its beauty and power. Amitav Ghosh provides a new slant to the intimate relationship between ecology and the social world by projecting the overriding environmental concerns in his ground-breaking fiction and non-fiction works. How does he explore this relationship in his novel "The Hungry Tide"? Read on to find out.

I sit down on my chair. My mental landscape is brimming with multifarious perspectives. Just as a dreamy artist, I float around the corridors of my creative palace, excavating anecdotes and memories to compose my story and become the Ernest Hemingway of my age. I pick up my pen and am about to start, and stop. How to get over the blank sheet? Read to enjoy some first draft insights.

How do I edit a manuscript which is more than 200 hundred pages long? I pondered over this while scrolling through a monumental MS word document. It was not the length that seemed to be a problem, but my attention span tends to break off quite often. And to add to the adventure, I had an editing and publishing schedule to adhere to. Is there a way to make this more interesting?