family is family in church or in prisonHow Queer, Anti‑Caste Narratives in Pop Culture Challenge the Sanctity of the Family Recent movies like Maja Ma and Natchathiram Nagargiradhu critique how families propagate conservative notions at the cost of individual liberty. By Amlan Sarkar
(Not) Acting OutWoe Is Me! “My Family Won’t Let Me Pursue My Passion. What Do I Do?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
Love and Law‘Domestic, Unmarried Partnerships or Queer Relationships’ Also Constitute a Family: Supreme Court "These manifestations of love and families may not be typical but they are as real as their traditional counterparts," the court observed. By Saumya Kalia
Accounting for LossHow a Culture of Guilt Around Spending Fractures Young Indians’ Relationship With Money "I was interested in buying a keyboard recently... but [the decision] almost gave me a panic attack." By Saumya Kalia
Time to SnoozeWhy Young Indians Continue to Sacrifice Sleep The fight to save sleep and value rest is more complicated than it appears. By Saumya Kalia
Single Women No RoomWe Asked Single Women What It’s Like to Look for Houses in India. These Are Their Stories. "You’re supposed to give away your freedom and privacy as long as you just abide by their restrictions." By The Swaddle Team
Guilt Loves CompanyWoe Is Me! “I Secretly Resent My Grandparents Now That They Stay With Us. Am I Horrible?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
Inheriting DysfunctionMany Young Adults Are Still Traumatized by Their Parents’ Fights. This Leads Them Into Destructive Relationship Patterns "If the only language you know is that of argument and fighting and insecurity, you are going to speak that language in your next relationship." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Shaadi ke Side EffectsWoe Is Me! “The Bickering Married People in My Life Make Marriage Seem Like a Curse. Am I Wrong?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
Stories in a BoxWhat Family Heirlooms Can Teach People About Their Histories "Without objects, we often have trouble remembering...[these are] objects that help us keep the memories alive." By Saumya Kalia
Not Playing SwitzerlandIt’s Okay: To Take Sides in Family, Friend Disputes Not every relationship is meant to be viewed through an "objective" lens. By Saumya Kalia
Love Has BoundariesWoe Is Me! “My Parents Violated My Privacy and Read My Messages. Will I Ever Forgive?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
No Roads LeftWoe Is Me! “I Need a Job to Move Out of My Parents’ House, but I’m So Burntout. How Do I Deal?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
In the Name of Tradition9 in 10 Indians Believe Wife Must Always ‘Obey’ Husband, Finds New Survey Moreover, 80% of people agree that “when there are few jobs, men should have more rights to a job than women." By Saumya Kalia
Who Are They Really?‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Explores How We Can Never Completely Know Anyone The show demonstrates how we find ourselves trapped by the fear of being judged while simultaneously judging people. By Devrupa Rakshit
A Long (Guilt) TripHow Being Guilt‑Tripped by Parents, Partners Can Leave Long‑Term Mental Scars "Guilt is a powerful emotion and can therefore be a powerful tool of manipulation... [It] interferes with our decision-making processes." By Devrupa Rakshit
Bleeding LoveThe Science Behind Why People Are Unkind to Those They Love Intimacy with family, friends, and partners makes it easy to confront them over trivial matters, with what researchers call "everyday aggression.” By Saumya Kalia
Not NiceWoe Is Me! “My Parents Mock Me for Not Being ‘Girly.’ How Do I Cope?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
