The (un)reality of Porn

Imagine fire. In a fireplace, in a living room during winter. Warm, cosy. Imagine if a spark flew on to a study desk and grew, engulfing the crackling stationery into ashes? It would quickly change the atmosphere – from a warm snuggle into a cold panic! There would be a rush to put out theContinueContinue reading “The (un)reality of Porn”

How I overcame Porn

What started as curiosity later became a controlling factor that riddled her with guilt. Read one girl’s struggle from porn to freedom. It all began with curiosity Being the curious human being I was, and given the sudden and uninhibited access to the Internet, I had typed “pornography” into the web browser’s search box—the worstContinueContinue reading “How I overcame Porn”

Is Abuse Preventable

The alleged sexual harassment and subsequent suicide of a 17-year-old Coimbatore school girl has sent shock waves across the country. Social media was flooded with tweets and protests against this incident by politicians and cine actors alike. As a student myself what shocks me most is that minors experiencing sexual assault is becoming more commonContinueContinue reading “Is Abuse Preventable”

The Real Diwali Dhamaka

Tomorrow, the skies will burst forth with light, as people everywhere will burst crackers and light sparklers in front of their homes and on every street corner. Irrespective of caste or creed, this is one of those festivals where the entire community joins in the general merriment. The exchange of sweets and other homemade eatablesContinueContinue reading “The Real Diwali Dhamaka”