What does feminism really stand for and how did a movement for equality become one of the most misunderstood words of our time?
Ask ten people what feminism means, and you might get ten different answers. For some, it is the belief that women deserve the same rights, opportunities and freedom as men. For others,…
Mind, Heart & Harmony
About the Author
Gitanjali Venkatesh is a writer exploring girlhood, gender, culture, and the expectations that shape womens' lives. Her work examines the contradictions of growing up, belonging, and learning to choose oneself. She writes to make the familiar feel worth questioning.
For twenty years she is praised for being easy to raise. Then she…
About the Author
Kamalini Karthik is a law student and an aspiring judge. However, at her heart she is a story teller with a deep love for words and their ability to capture the human experience. She believes that words are the most powerful form of human expression, capable of changing the way we see the…
The BB Journal Editorial
If you were taught that being 'agreeable' is a virtue and nobody told you it could also be a way of slowly disappearing, this piece is for you.
There is a version of "being nice" that is genuinely beautiful, rooted in warmth, generosity and the real desire to make people feel…
The BB Journal Editorial
"Being single is not a problem to solve"- The BB Journal
Just because the world has a script for your life, doesn't mean you have to follow it (unless you want to!)
You know exactly what we are talking about here.
Somewhere between…
Living Real Life in the Age of Social Media Before we begin talking about self-love and self-reflection, let’s pause and reflect on the world many of us as women are living in today. We are part of a generation where social media constantly surrounds us, influencing how we see our lives, our achievements and sometimes…
Hello my pretty ladies, I am Madhavi Gandhi, a corporate professional by day and someone who finds joy in cooking and experimenting with flavours at home. From childhood, I have always tried to give my best in everything I did. Whether it was academics, sports, creative activities, or helping out at home, I pushed myself…
What to Leave Behind & What to Carry Forward Before you get busy decorating your Christmas tree, planning your New Year resolutions, picking outfits for Christmas parties, and telling yourself that this year will definitely be different, I want you to just pause for a moment because before 2026 begins, there is a year that…
There are days when everything feels a little too heavy. The response from a recruiter you’ve been waiting for after the first round of interviews, a friend canceling on you last minute, a rough tone someone used with you… and the list goes on. All of these moments leave you wondering: “Why me?”, “Where did…
When someone says the words feminine energy, what comes to your mind?
For most people, it’s softness. Gentleness. Nurturing. Emotional. And if we’re being very honest, for many it also comes with the word “weak”.
That’s the misconception we’ve grown up with. From classrooms to courtrooms, women have been told, directly or indirectly, that to…