Barnali Roy

Oct 7, 2023 | womensweb.in | Barnali Roy |Lata Gwalani

Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash There is a certain haughtiness, an intolerably uppity air about changing room mirrors in apparel stores. Whoever looks into them sees back a rather critical pair of eyes that examine, evaluate and pronounce unsatisfactory their own image. Has anyone really felt good- looking at their reflection, while changing into a pair of their much-coveted jeans or that sexy clingy top?

Sep 22, 2023 | womensweb.in | Barnali Roy

I used to be a corporate executive working in the HR and Training departments of reputed companies. My story follows the trajectory of majority of qualified working women in India. Once I became a mother, I had to select my priorities, and I chose to give up full time employment to devote all my time to my child. First Step: Part-time TeachingAs my child grew up a little, I began to feel restless for resuming my professional life.

Sep 11, 2023 | womensweb.in | Barnali Roy

This was the first time her mother had spoken at length about her post-partum days to Sheila. Everyone knew her mother as a strong woman, an achiever, a dedicated teacher and a good mother. Tags:career breakmotherhoodnew momwomen's livesworking momworking mother“Leaving already, Mrs. Verma?” Ashok Gupta quipped from behind his desk, looking pointedly at his watch. It was 6.00 pm.

Apr 26, 2023 | womensweb.in | Barnali Roy |Lalitha Ramanathan |Preethi Warrier

“Leaving already, Mrs. Verma?” Ashok Gupta quipped from behind his desk, looking pointedly at his watch. It was 6.00 pm. Then under his breath, “Some people have all the luck!”“Yes, my ayah has to leave early today, and Sanjay is out of station,” Sheila explained apologetically. The next moment she chided herself for offering an explanation so glibly. She wasn’t answerable to the likes of Gupta and Rao, who stood winking at the former slyly.

Mar 25, 2023 | filmcompanion.in | Barnali Roy

Hrishikesh Mukherji's films are a separate class altogether. They are like having ghar ka khana (home-cooked food) after years of being away from home. The warmth, the homeliness, the nuggets of wisdom, the soul-satisfying stories, what's not to love? You are sure to smile quietly to yourself, or shed a silent tear watching those gems unfold on screen. This is why I think his classic, Anand (1971), should never be remade.