Swetha Vangaveti

Dec 26, 2023 | womensweb.in | Swetha Vangaveti |Richa Ritwika

Sara broke her cocoon today, the cocoon that she built around herself with the threads of fear – the fear of abandonment and rejection. The emotional stress she felt for years, now became a pathway to a brighter and more positive world. She climbed the steps – one, two, three. Two more steps to go and she will be there where she never thought she could ever be. Life wasn’t the same until two days ago to this thirteen year old school girl.

May 11, 2023 | womensweb.in | S Sen |Swetha Vangaveti |Anupama Dalmia

January 20, 2022. The call came at 3.30 p.m. My father’s fight was over. Over the next two hours, I planned the activities for the day and then prepared for the most important task. The task of informing my mother, who was still praying and hoping for her husband’s recovery. At 6 a.m, I rode out. Hands steady, head clear, normal speed. At the entrance to my mother’s apartment, I stopped briefly. It was going to be the toughest moment. For I would have to break the news to my mother.

May 11, 2023 | womensweb.in | Ankita Kumari |Swetha Vangaveti |Reena Daruwalla

What is a woman’s duty after marriage? Ancient Indian texts like Manusmiriti are replete with the codes of conduct or Dharma that have had a colossal influence on how the structure and function of Indian society are to be determined even today. Every raised eyebrow at women’s overlooked position, especially in the post-Vedic era, is subsequently suppressed with its unique justification from the custodians of Dharma. Thus every threat to social equilibrium is vilified and burnt at the stake.

May 11, 2023 | womensweb.in | Ankita Kumari |Swetha Vangaveti |Reena Daruwalla

Unsurprisingly, already with two successful seasons, the period drama, Bridgerton is back on Netflix with a spinoff. Based on the characters of Julia Quinn\’s eponymous book series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story has the once young, feisty, passionate Queen and Ladies navigating their love-life, desires while waging a gritty war for their place in the society. Travelling back and forth in flashbacks, amidst the ins and outs of the ton in the London High Society, we notice a change.

May 10, 2023 | womensweb.in | Lata Gwalani |Swetha Vangaveti |Reena Daruwalla

I was tired to the bones. Living amidst cans of paint and sheets of laminate was not easy. White fine powder carpeted the floor, and swirled into my nose every time I breathed.  Home renovation was underway since a month and a half, and there were two more months to go. I looked wearily at the wall clock. It was still an hour to go before lunchtime. I shut my laptop and headed straight to my parents’ house. They live right across the landing, on the same level as my apartment.