On Women’s Day, Of Gendered Environments
We live in gendered environments. Many, irrespective of their gender, struggle with adapting to the socio-cultural norms of gendered environments. Gender norms…
We are the Environment
Every year, on June 5, we celebrate World Environment Day. Human beings are sensitising to the environment and its magnanimity, albeit slower than we should.…
End of era that allowed modern beginnings
Tuesday, two weeks ago, marked the end of an era for my maternal family when Mataji, my grandma passed away. My grandfather passed away two years ago. The…
Let it be known….
Earlier this week, following Navaratree, nine nights of worshipping the dynamic goddess, Kali, we celebrated Dusshera, the triumph of truth over evil. Women…
Home or Hospital
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM/ BMC) has made recommendations to ‘strongly pursue’ people over 50 years suffering with the COVID-19…
Preparing for Herd Immunity in India
India extended lockdown until May 3rd as a measure to further control spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown has challenges. The two challenges looming…
Go Corona, Corona Go!
It’s just after five p.m. in Mumbai. It was a quiet day so far. I think most people stayed indoors. I could see the empty streets. Did not hear the usual…
Err on the side of caution
Err on the side of caution If you think you are taking good care against the Corona virus infection, as a public health worker I will tell you: take…