In a progressive move aimed at promoting women’s safety and participation in fitness, the Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) has recommended that all gyms across the state, both government and private must have at least one qualified female trainer. The recommendation follows several complaints from women who reported discomfort and lack of inclusivity in […]
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SheLit recently spoke to Aartii Gupta, a homemaker, baker, and certified Access Bars therapist, who shared her inspiring journey of rediscovering her identity and embracing empowerment. In a heartfelt conversation, Aarti opened up about how she transformed her life by finding purpose beyond traditional roles. While talking to SheLit, Aarti shared that she got married
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By SheLit | For the Woman Who Refuses to Lose Herself in Love Love is beautiful. But sometimes, in the name of love, women slowly begin to dissolve into someone else’s life, his dreams, his schedule, his moods. And before you know it, you’re no longer the same woman you were before the relationship began.
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Every girl deserves to grow up in a world where her laughter is not shadowed by fear. Yet, in today’s India, that innocence is under threat. The numbers are horrifying, but the reality is far beyond statistics because behind every report lies countless untold stories of trauma, silence, and injustice. An Everyday Horror We Don’t
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According to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India recorded 6.24 million cognisable crimes in 2023, marking a 7.2% increase from the previous year. While this alarming rise affects the entire society, one fact remains tragically constant, women continue to be the most vulnerable targets of violence and crime. The
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Marriage is one of the most defining transitions in a woman’s life. But what happens when this transition comes too early, before she has truly lived, explored, or discovered herself? A quick glance at the global average age of women at their first marriage reveals a striking truth: while women in most developed nations marry
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The 71st National Film Awards have just concluded, and this year brought a wave of inspiration for women across India. These awards didn’t just recognize cinematic brilliance, they celebrated courage, resilience, and the power of women-led stories. From seasoned veterans to rising young stars, women across categories shone brightly, proving that Indian cinema is finally
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For decades, India has been speaking about women empowerment. Governments, NGOs, schools, and media campaigns have repeated the term so often that it now feels like a slogan more than a solution. But if we pause for a moment, an uncomfortable question arises, do Indian women still need to be “empowered,” or do we need
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The Beginning of a Journey When Jaanu came to speak with us at SheLit, there was something in her eyes that immediately drew us in—a mix of courage, vulnerability, and quiet determination. She sat across from us, taking a deep breath, as if preparing to relive every moment of her life. And then she began
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For generations, women have been made to believe that their struggles, challenges, and defeats are entirely their own fault. Society often whispers—or sometimes shouts—that women are responsible for the restrictions placed upon them, for the violence they face, or for the opportunities they miss. But the real question is: Are girls truly responsible for their
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