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Natasha Sharma's Beneath Divided Skies is a story of sisterhood and courage during Partition

Mar 24, 2024 | womensweb.in | Lalitha Ramanathan |Farida Rizwan |Mahila Money

Natasha Sharma’s debut historical fiction, ‘Beneath Divided Skies’ is a heart-wrenching story of partition, told like never before. This is a tale of courage, of resilience, of hope, and the spirit of sisterhood. It focuses on a lesser-known aspect of partition- the Rescue and Restoration Act which involved covert operations spearheaded by women to rescue abducted women from across the border.
4 Things SatyaPrem Ki Katha Got Right, And 4 Things It Didn't

Feb 21, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Lalitha Ramanathan

India, Feb. 21 -- Trigger Warning: This speaks of rape and violence against women, and may be triggering for survivors. I finally caught up with SatyaPrem Ki Katha on Amazon Prime. It's been hailed as a film with a difference, daring to tackle a bold issue. *Spoilers Alert!*Sattu (SatyaPrem) dreams of wooing Katha, a rich beauty out of his league. In a sudden turn of events, he does end up marrying her. What he doesn't know is that Katha harbours a dark secret.
A Mother-in-law's letter to her Daughter-in-law. #Friday Fuel #Love #Self-love

Feb 9, 2024 | womensweb.in | Lalitha Ramanathan |Smita Das Jain |Kalyani Ganesan

Dear Daughter-in-law,Today, you enter our home with new dreams and hope. In you, I see my reflection from a long time ago. The wedding festivities have prompted me to take a trip down memory lane. A marriage is a fresh start where bonds are forged, and love flourishes. I wish you all the happiness and abundance in the world. May your cup always overflow with contentment and love, for your husband and your family…but most importantly, for yourself. I married at twenty-one.
Why aren’t we celebrating Jyothika’s Omana from Kaathal - The Core enough?

Feb 7, 2024 | womensweb.in | Kalyani Ganesan |Lalitha Ramanathan

Have you seen “Kaathal – The Core” yet? It’s a true gem, starring the legendary Mammootty and the talented Jyothika. This film narrates the story of Omana, a straight woman seeking to dissolve her unhappy marriage with her husband, Mathew, a homosexual man who hasn’t come out yet. I’m in praise for the director, Joe Baby, for making this film and in awe of Mammootty, for breathing life into Mathew.
THE CASE OF EVIL EYE (TOPICAL)

Feb 7, 2024 | womensweb.in | Ankita Kumari |Kalyani Ganesan |Lalitha Ramanathan

Life is a series of unfortunate events where happy moments are interludes. While some suffered more, others suffered nonetheless. For quite some time now, I have been mulling over the mystical belief of the evil eye. The ubiquitous Nazar amulet is no less than a historical artefact that has been around since the dawn of civilization. Rejecting the belief is equivalent to rejecting the cultural heritage that we have grown up in.
The Change in Family Dynamics

Feb 7, 2024 | womensweb.in | Kalyani Ganesan |Lalitha Ramanathan |Nazia Tabasum A

Emergence of daughters as caregivers“Parenting” is a widely used term these days. People are prioritizing, implementing and sharing the tips and techniques for becoming better parents. At a certain period, those kids become adults, and are responsible for taking care of their aging parents. This caregiving is similar to parenting in all major aspects, but gets differentiated in terms of specific gender roles.
A Brand New Chat Show Is Making Waves In The Literary World

Feb 6, 2024 | womensweb.in | Rrashima Swaarup Verma |Kalyani Ganesan |Lalitha Ramanathan

A Brand New Chat Show Is Making Waves In The Literary WorldNow while this piece is essentially about a brand-new literary chat show that is recently been making waves in the Indian literary community, a bit of background for the uninitiated, might be in order. I’m sure we all agree that writing is a solitary exercise.
5 Reasons Why Dhak Dhak On Netflix Is A Must Watch

Feb 6, 2024 | womensweb.in | Kalyani Ganesan |Lalitha Ramanathan

Dhak Dhak is a rare Bollywood movie that you would be hard pressed to find faults with. The core message of this film is so refreshing, inspiring and uplifting that it would be cruel to start nitpicking, or as we say nukhta-cheeni in Hindi, over things direction, storytelling, cinematography, casting, music, etc., instead of enjoying this movie for what it truly is. Released on Netflix in December 2023, it is a story of 4 women going on a bike trip from Delhi to Khardung La in Ladakh.
We Should Stop Glorifying Rashmika Mandanna's Geetanjali From Animal!

Feb 5, 2024 | womensweb.in | Kalyani Ganesan |Anupama Dalmia |Lalitha Ramanathan

A lot has already been said about Sandeep Vanga Reddy’s film Animal, and I’m super late to the party. After enduring the 3-hour 21-minute film, I was left utterly disgusted by the violence, craziness, brutality, misogyny, and toxicity. As the credits rolled, I thought if there’s anything more to write about the film, it’s definitely about Gitanjali, portrayed by Rashmika Mandanna.
Celebrating the Legendary Actress and Dancer Vyjayantimala Who Has Been Conferred the 2024 Padma Vibhushan Award

Feb 5, 2024 | womensweb.in | Erikka Chowdhury |Anupama Dalmia |Lalitha Ramanathan

One of the exciting news of 2024 is that legendary actress and dancer Vyjayantimala who emerged as one of the most spectacular actresses of her era primarily the 50s, 60s, and 70s has been awarded with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honor by the government of India.