Manusmriti and Menstruation
The article is based upon the literal English translation of Manusmriti: The Laws of Manu by G. Buhler. I asked, […]
The Untouchables
Red. red. Red. The color crimson of the concoction of grains of rice and yogurt adorns the forehead of the […]
Boy-child and me.
This Dashain, if anyone asks you whether you’ve got a ‘brother’ or not, or if someone gives your parents blessings […]
Period.
Period.Why does a woman in Nepali society have to announce her biological condition to the entire family?Why can she not […]
Virginity.
Her vagina is capable of magnificent artworks of life; it deserves a lot of admiration, not the burden of ‘prestige’. […]
Disguise under a lipstick.
My lips. Nude lips. A little dark at the edges. Thin lips. Stares. Stares. A lot of stares. I quiver. […]
My Neighbors.
“थाहा छ नानी, अनिसाको त बिहे भयो रे नि।” अनिसा, मेरो बाल्यकालको साथी, भेट जहिले त हुदैनथ्यो तर भेटेका बेला […]
The Jolly Girl.
I met a lady yesterday. Very cheerful personality adorned by the innocence in her voice. As young as she sounded, […]