Glitz, Glamour & Patriarchy – Inside The Lives Of Indian Air Hostesses From the ‘70s & ‘80s – Homegrown
Latoya Ferns Advani doesn’t want to be an air-hostess, even though the question is asked routinely by well-meaning relatives. It’s not a totally outrageous (or random) enquiry. Her mother, Charmaine Ferns, joined Air India in 1976 and served the airline for 36 years. Surely, the glamour, exposure and opportunity to travel the world would be enticing to any young girl, but Latoya has heard a different set of stories too.
Room 101 – Inside A Mumbai Hospital’s Secret Refuge – Homegrown
She walks into the hospital with her 5-year-old daughter. Confused and worried, she patiently waits outside the children’s ward for her turn. Her daughter sits there fidgeting with her fingers as she stares down at the stained mosaic floor, expressionless. The daughter hasn’t been herself lately.
Meet Maharashtra’s First Ever Team Of Women Firefighters – Homegrown
Shubhangi Bhor’s head is buried inside thick files. Dressed in a crisp white shirt and navy blue pants, her shoulders shine with three epaulettes that bear her rank. Her forage cap with a glistening motif of the Mumbai Fire Brigade Logo is kept on the desk.
The Pain Of Living With Menstrual Disorders – 8 Indian Women Share Their Stories – Homegrown
It was a warm June morning and I had only just managed to get myself out of bed. The pain in my lower abdomen was excruciating and 13-year-old me was still wrapping my head around what was happening to my body.