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Happy Mother’s Day: Choose Life.
Indira Meshram | 10 May

Happy Mothers Day: Choose Life. On Mother’s Day I could very well write a cheery article about the joys of being a mother, or about the important role that mothers play in a child’s life, or even about all the fun things that Mums can do with their children to make this day special. But instead I have elected to talk about the grave responsibility that women have when they

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The ‘cost’ of earning a second income
Indira Meshram | 20 April

The ‘cost’ of earning a second income In the eternal debate between the housewives and working women, many women contend that they have no choice but to work since it is not possible to live comfortably on a single income. While this may certainly be true for those in a lower economic class – women whose husbands have simple jobs like being a cashier or parking attendant – or single

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Coronavirus and Feminism
Indira Meshram | 18 April

Coronavirus and Feminism With the spread of coronavirus throughout the world, several countries are in a state of lockdown: “Stay home, stay safe.” It’s frightening to watch the steadily growing number of people effected by the virus. This is a time when we need supportive family and friends the most, to keep perspective and not become completely paranoid. Several people are coming forward to express that current situation has allowed

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Being Women Today
Indira Meshram | 16 March

Being Women Today Being women today means having choices, it means being able to shape our destiny, it means being “change-makers.” Women are in the workplace, in the parliament and in space. Women are doing all that a man can do and then some. And yet… women are unhappy, unfulfilled and often confused. We want to be independent, yet we realize that we need to be protected. We want equal

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