Diversity

Same-Sex Marriage Hearings – A Landmark Fight for LGBTQ Rights in India Living in contemporary times with ancient laws can be a complex and challenging experience. On one hand, these laws can provide a sense of continuity and tradition and may be deeply ingrained in cultural and religious beliefs. They may also provide a sense of stability and predictability in society. On the other...

Recently, Payal Kapoor; a visually impaired disability consultant was in the news for being abandoned at an airport by an Indian airline. Despite having asked for assistance which is mentioned in the DGCA Guidelines for carriage by Air for Persons with Disability / and or Persons with reduced mobility and being tagged on her boarding card as Visually impaired, Payal had a harrowing and...

For many years, gender bias against women has been a widespread global issue, and although many reforms, movements, and efforts have taken place, the urgency to combat it remains unshaken. Sure, we have come a long way. But with the number of stereotypes, judgements, and struggles that women of every generation go through, it seems as if we have barely scratched the surface. How do we deal...

Let’s face some hard truths. For generations, we have pigeonholed women into aspects across their behaviours, appearance, and roles in society. Poised demeanour, ideal homemaker, born to be a mother – for the longest time, this is how society has recognized women. These stereotypes are limiting and harmful, and do not reflect the full range of experiences and abilities of women. With...

Diversity in the workforce prevents a situation of ‘monoculture’. While a monoculture has some obvious advantages, and helps the employees relate to each other better, speak a similar language and reach decisions faster, there are some things that are sacrificed, potential that is not realised, when the workplace fails to foster diversity. The Irish potato famine is one of the most striking...

Women are going places today, crossing life-altering hurdles. Is this commendable or a classic conundrum of how women are expected to struggle and make their way through while society does the bare minimum? While that’s a subject for open interpretation, we bring you insights into a discussion with Aparna Popat, a former badminton player, recipient of the Arjuna Award, medallist in the...

What to do when you cannot go around the world seeking adventure? You just switch from one career to another that is poles apart, and you will discover all the gems of your life. Speaking of gems, we were delighted to have interviewed one such personality who made bold life choices and turned this mere aphorism into a reality – Maj. Pallavi Shivanna (Retd), ex-army officer and VP of HR at...

Life can throw you a curve ball when you least expect it. So, what can you do in such a situation? Taking inspiration from Sanjukta Sharma, our indomitable guest of the panel, a journalist, and a cancer survivor, we would say—It’s not going to be easy. But we, as a community, can make it easy. “Nothing prepares you for a cancer diagnosis. When cancer happens, the world suddenly...

The fact that how little we know of our legislation and fundamental laws speaks a lot about us as citizens and society. Safety is of prime importance and secondary is learning what steps to take in its absence. Our laws adhere to women’s safety and human rights on many levels. But the key is awareness. In conversation with Dr. Asha Bajpai, a lawyer and author, we unfold some of these laws and...

“Disability is a matter of perception” – a quote that is often misconstrued as an ableist’s attempt to disregard physical or mental conditions. Whereas in times of an evolving, inclusive society, this is a statement of enlightenment and a visually impaired individual’s pragmatic take on life. “Affirmation comes from within” is more than just an aphorism in...