What does women’s empowerment really mean? Is it about a Bollywood glamour icon who demonstrates what it means for women to be financially independent? Or is it about women whose achievements are built on family privilege? I recall a conversation with a lady family court judge to whom I shared my latest article on Contemporary Challenges of Gender Justice. I had hoped it would align with her professional insights, perhaps lead to a deeper conversation. Instead, I was shocked

The Split from Kabah A sharp stab, a bleeding wound, A gun shot or a slow throttle, Nothing yet describes best My pain in leaving you. Being destined to confront you Was nothing less than a blessing. But this separation is draining out The very soul from my self. I cease to recall my existence Preceeding my encounter with you. Having lost touch for quite sometime now, With my family, friends and work, I wonder if I have whiled away life Unattentive of You Lord! I did not crea

When we were running the Unapologetic campaign around school, we went around asking the staff to contribute blogs for the initiative. One teacher’s question that day stirred something deep within me. “From what capacity?” she asked. We paused for a moment, unsure what she meant. She smiled and clarified, “From what capacity do you want me to write the blog? As a wife? A mother? A daughter? A Head of Department? A teacher?” We looked at her and replied, “From the capacity of