Becky Blab

The Jaipur Times today has an article called ‘Penning their way to freedom’:

Determined to find their own expression, women in Jaipur are increasingly taking up writing as a serious pursuit. Despite cultural challenges and family responsibilities, they are living their passion as successful authors. Today, most of them have to their credit, several books on intriguing subjects and are fast impacting the national literary arena. Busy penning some new tomes, these spirited multitaskers have broken stereotypes and proved that women writers are no more anomalies in Rajasthan.

Tripti Pandey, a journalist, says

“Being a woman, I am blessed with an innate sensitivity that helps me reflect on the nuances of the places that I visit. Village women unveil their faces while interacting with me, share bits of their lives without any inhibitions and happily pose for my camera.”

Lecturer Aradhana Singh says

“Writing gives a woman the strength to break free from cultural bondages. An opinionated woman, however unwelcome she may be, has the power to alter the power equation of a society. I wish more and more woman in my state take up writing and experience the mental liberation it brings.”

Corporate executive Shivali Singh says

“Writing buoys up the self esteem of a woman. I am confident that women in the state will achieve greater heights if they keep on striding towards their goal.”