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The Everyday Cost of Simply Existing It’s 11:15 p.m. in South Delhi. I’ve just said goodbye to friends after dinner.The metro has shut for the night, so I open my phone and start the familiar...

Why Gen Z Women Are Choosing to Stay Single — What Psychology Says

Why Women Face the Unwanted Burden of the Safety Tax

The Everyday Cost of Simply Existing It’s 11:15 p.m. in South Delhi. I’ve just said goodbye to friends after dinner.The metro has shut for the night, so I open my phone and start the familiar ritual —book a cab from...

Understanding the Link Between Sexual Violence and Adolescent Pregnancies

⚖️ Sexual Violence, Adolescent Pregnancies, and Reproductive Rights: A Comparative Look at Abortion Laws in India and the USA Sexual violence against young women and adolescents remains one of the most underreported yet widespread global issues. Beyond its immediate trauma,...

Azul and the Problem of Sexualising Schoolgirls in Indian Pop Culture

When Entertainment Crosses Ethical Boundaries The release of Guru Randhawa’s music video “Azul” has sparked important conversations about how young girls are represented in Indian media. While the song itself may be musically unremarkable, the visuals raise serious ethical concerns...

Empowerment? How Indian Politics Sells “Nari Shakti” Without Real Change

The Illusion of Empowerment Every election season, your feed floods with political campaigns promising “nari shakti” — a new cheque, a new scheme, a new promise of empowerment. For a moment, it feels powerful — like women are finally being seen,...

Why Gen Z Women Are Choosing to Stay Single — What Psychology Says

She Matters - October 31, 2025

A New Kind of Revolution in Love The romantic landscape is changing, and Gen Z women are leading the transformation.In 2026, staying single is no longer seen as a fallback or failure; it’s a deliberate, empowered choice. Born roughly between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z women are redefining success, love, and fulfillment on their own terms. They’re prioritising autonomy, emotional health, and purpose over traditional timelines of...

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