Stories Matter
Stories Matter
The courtroom smelled faintly of old paper and polished wood. Sunlight slipped through the tall windows and rested quietly on the rows of wooden benches. People whispered in low voices, the soft murmur of curiosity filling the room. At the centre of it all sat Meera. She sat very still, her hands folded in her […]
There was a time when power wore a particular face. It was loud, commanding, and often male. It stood tall in boardrooms, echoed in political halls, and rarely paused to listen. For centuries, women were told that power was something they might borrow, but rarely own. It was conditional. It came with expectations. It required
कम्प्यूटर इंजीनियर शीतल, देहरादून की एक बड़ी कम्पनी में अच्छे ओहदे पर कार्यरत है। सागर भी उसी कम्पनी में ऊंचे ओहदे पर कार्यरत है।साथ रहते-रहते पता ही नहीं चला कि कब दोनों एक-दूसरे को दिल दे बैठे। 14 फरवरी, वेलेंटाइन डे पर सागर शीतल से इज़हार-ए-इश्क करता है, “क्या तुम मेरी हमसफ़र बनोगी?” शीतल भी
Sita was an elderly retired teacher. She had lost her husband a few months ago.Her son, along with his family, lived in London. After recouping and gathering courage, Sita thought of doing something different in life, being a teacher. She had a full-time helper, Rita, who did not have a family. Rita was around thirty-five
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Every morning, before the first rays of sunlight break through the grey sky, a quiet rhythm begins across India’s railway tracks. It’s not the sound of trains just yet—it’s the sound of footsteps, the rustle of sarees, the click of handbags, and the gentle hum of anticipation. Among the countless faces that board the early
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Deepa, a docile teenager, was exuberant when she held the scholarship form for higher studies in her hands. She remembered vividly that her teacher had asked for parental consent and wanted her father’s signature on the dotted line. She knew she must not walk at a tardy pace as she stepped out of the matriculation
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Awakening the Inner Voice There were times when I needed validation—especially because I am a woman. A woman often seeks validation from her husband, her in-laws, and society. She is so vulnerable that she can be easily made to feel invisible or worthless. But I am grateful that times have changed—and more importantly, that I
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“Dreaming is everyone’s birthright.” A child has his or her own dream, and people of all ages dream in their own way—“I want to be this and that when I grow up.” Why should I be left out? I also dreamt of being a good human being after seeing so many women and kids not
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All my attempts at setting up my own school were sadly unsuccessful. Some obstacle or the other always stood in my way… But I didn’t give up. I saw my dream through the eyes of others.
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Women are undoubtedly…An epitome of strength and power,Always ready to shower affection and kindness,Full of courage, dedication, and selflessness,A treasure—incomparable and priceless. A sprinkling of resilience, unwavering spirit, patience, and forbearance adds to these qualities, forming the invisible characteristics that make every woman invincible. From time immemorial, history has shown women strategizing victories in wars
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