I wonder why they brought me here, leaving me to rot in this odious jail My biggest crime: wanting justice and basic human rights India’s …
The Story Behind ‘When Dimple Met Rishi’ by Sandhya Menon
Although I never did have my marriage secretly arranged by my parents (and thank goodness—I doubt they could have ever found me someone as adorable …
Devadasi: Drought to Desperation
“A devadasi (Sanskrit: servant of deva (god) or devi (goddess)) is a girl ‘dedicated’ to worship and service of a deity or a temple for the rest of her life.” If …
Work in Progress by Noor Dhingra
I am a work in progress. My sentences don’t form in my head, just yet. Instead, they form in mid-air while I’m trying too Hard …
Note to Self: A Letter from Me to Me
When you wake up on a Monday morning, cranky and dreading yet another day of high school, just remember that I love you. Always have, …
Our Journeys Differ by the Mile by Aditi Chanda
In an age before this dreary time When all made sense, the words would rhyme We knew each other well back then Speech came easy, …
Introdcing Safetipin: The Indian App That Uses Crowdsourcing to Get Women Home Safely
It’s just a sad fact of life that rape happens all over the world. Even with the campaigns against sexual assault and the constant reminders …
Badass Ladies in History: Rani of Jhansi
Welcome back to Badass Ladies in History, Germ readers! I’m wishing you all a happy summer, and I hope that you are all staying cool …