Tag Archives: #indiansociety

When adults undergo radical personality changes

Posted on December 29, 2022 by lessonsfromlife123

It is common to see major personality transformations in your school to adult life. Say you had a friend back in school or college who was a timid and shy person. He/She would come from a conservative family and would … Continue reading →

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Waking up after a hibernation period?

Posted on September 1, 2022 by lessonsfromlife123

Yes, this blog is very much alive but I think it went into hibernation for a while. It still is in hibernation mode if you ask me. A friend had once told me that maintaining a blog is not so … Continue reading →

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Distant Cousins

Posted on August 27, 2021 by lessonsfromlife123

There was a time when cousins were as close as your own brother or sister. But for me, those days are gone. At one time, I was pretty close to my cousin sisters. They are my age; but time, geography … Continue reading →

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Festivities to overcome mourning

Posted on August 28, 2019 by lessonsfromlife123

The city of Mumbai is soon going to witness loud and glamour filled mandaps to celebrate Ganesh Chaturti, a much loved God in Maharashtra, India. Recently, another much celebrated festival called “Janmashtami” which marks birth of Krishna, was also celebrated … Continue reading →

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The feeling of guilt among couples

Posted on March 7, 2019 by lessonsfromlife123

Meera* is a 35 year old woman who had a love marriage, like many urban middle class girls. Her marriage has been difficult on her. Intensive sessions of therapy, bouts of depression and hate towards to her partner is something … Continue reading →

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Being classist and a realist

Posted on January 21, 2019 by lessonsfromlife123

Web series and online comedy shows are gaining popularity with urban populace in India. Many of these shows are also subtly and not so subtly challenging exiting status quo situations in the country. They are addressing LGBT issues, gender and socio-cultural … Continue reading →

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Being interviewed

Posted on November 26, 2018 by lessonsfromlife123

Interviews are the gateways to jobs, college seats, promotions, fellowships/grants, awards… and many other positions you may deem important. Those ten to thirty minutes you spend with a bunch of people (often a Manel, looks somewhat like this) end up … Continue reading →

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Dictionary Update: Manspreading

Posted on November 10, 2018 by lessonsfromlife123

In the “Dictionary Update” series, I will share with you (new) terminologies that are used in society and academics, mostly in the context of equity, women’s’ issues and inclusion. Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons Manspreading combines two words “man” and “spreading”. … Continue reading →

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Dictionary Update: Manel

Posted on October 26, 2018 by lessonsfromlife123

In the “Dictionary Update” series, I will share with you (new) terminologies that are used in society and academics, mostly in the context of equity, women’s’ issues and inclusion. Here is the historic photo of US President Donald Trump signing … Continue reading →

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Dictionary Update: Mansplaining

Posted on September 30, 2018 by lessonsfromlife123

In the “Dictionary Update” series, I will share with you (new) terminologies that are used in society and academics, mostly in the context of equity, women’s’ issues and inclusion. Mansplaining (a blend of the word man and the informal form splaining of the verb explaining) … Continue reading →

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