I am an instructional designer, freelance writer and poet based in Pune with 5+ years of experience. I've written for various publications on environment, healthcare, gender and socio-political issues
A Case For Body-Neutrality Based On A Survey Of People’s Journeys With Their Bodies
An article about people's experiences with body-shaming and its effects on body image and acceptance. In this article, I also share personal experiences.
Dreaming of Freedom in a Totalitarian Rule
This year I came across a very interesting book—interesting because I found it relatable even though it was released in Germany in 1966.
The Third Reich of Dreams is a diary, a collection of dreams of the people under Nazi rule. Charlotte Beradt, a Jewish journalist, woke up night after night terrified of being hunted by storm troopers. This led her to wonder whether she was the only one having these horrific dreams, turns out she was not. With more than three hundred dreams that she journall...
Inter-sectional foreign policy for Kashmir
We need to work together to put together a foreign policy for these people and especially, women, in Kashmir who have faced unforgettable horrors. We need to ensure their safety and human rights irrespective of who rules Kashmir.
By Renita Siqueira
If you say the word Kashmir, the first thing that comes to mind is the India-Pakistan conflict; a lost, hopeless cause, which might never be resolved in our lifetime. While we manage to shove it to the back of our minds we forget those who are actu...
Trapped By Gendered Language? Is There A Way Out?
I was travelling by the Intercity Express one morning from Mumbai to Pune. Having had no time to reserve a seat, I got a ticket for the general compartment. Little did I know what I was getting into—an immovable crowd with no seating space or leg space where I stood for almost three hours. This is not about my train journey though. It’s about a fight that almost took place in that cramped space because of the word ‘bh*nch*d’.
While some fifty of us struggled to stand in space meant for twenty...
Allowed to Exist
A poem based on the theme 'Freedom'. This poem is my interpretation of the current situation in the country.
Covid, Lockdowns and our Rising Piles of Waste
In India, the lockdown, as a measure against Covid 19, began in March 2020. In this article, I write about the dangers of unsustainable living and the possibilities of future pandemics.
Turning To Comedy For Catharsis In These Troubled Times
This listicle describes six comedy shows/artists whose humor has proved cathartic and therapeutic. These shows deal with mental health, self-growth, grief, death, and the Covid lockdown.
Women- Affected by Climate Change yet Effective in Climate Action
Women- Affected by Climate Change yet Effective in Climate Action
When the earth first came into being, a...
Freedom* (Terms & conditions apply)
A personal opinion on the emerging signs of autocracy in a democratic country.
Embracing Malala Day During a Pandemic
A blog about the importance of education especially in a girl's world, with excerpts from 'I am Malala'.
The Hand that rocks the Cradle
A blog about the importance of mothers and how Mother's Day came about to be.
Reach for the heavens, not the stars
A blog about the importance of humility and looking up to Mother Mary as a role model.
Heart ailments among women on the rise, survey shows
A survey conducted at the Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital in Vile Parle has shown that there is a steep rise in heart ailments among women of all age brackets.