July 23 marked a significant milestone for me as a mother. I am now the mother of two tween girls, aged 10 and 12. It feels surreal and overwhelmingly emotional to see them grow. The girls who once played with dolls and […]
As mothers, we strive to protect our children from the harsh realities of the world. Yet, one of the most pervasive and damaging issues that many teenage girls face today is colorism. Colorism, the preference for lighter skin tones, has deep roots […]
One common aspect in Indian households when a child is born is the concern over the baby’s skin color. It’s often not about the baby’s health but rather about how fair the baby is. Parents frequently resort to various products and numerous […]
Two hundred plus days, a wound still raw, Blood stains the earth, a chilling flaw. Martyrs fallen, bodies defiled, Innocence lost, a world beguiled. Laws shattered, a brutal reign, Children, mothers, all slain in vain. Buried alive, or blown to dust, Bulldozers […]