The daughter-in-law is expected to merge into the groom's family culture completely, while the groom's family remains remarkably untouched by the concept of adjustment. Apparently, "two families becoming one" often translates into "one family continuing exactly as before while the other family politely disappears." And perhaps the next time someone says, "In our family, this doesn't happen," the real question should be: Why?

In many Indian households, dowry is no longer spoken of as a crime. It is disguised as “gifts,” “tradition,” “love for the daughter,” or “social status.”. But behind these softened words lies a harsh and violent reality.

Women’s health deserves language that informs, not limits; support, not stigma; and care that sees the whole person, not just the diagnosis. For decades, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been one of the most misunderstood and under-discussed health conditions affecting women & menstruating individuals across the world. The proposed shift from the term PCOS to PMOS is not merely a cosmetic renaming exercise. It is a much-needed correction in how we understand, discuss and support individuals.