One mother explained how neighbours stopped allowing their children to play with hers once her relationship status became known.

A woman facing an empty nest found renewed purpose by taking in her house-help's daughter. Despite restrictive adoption laws in Bangladesh, her family secured guardianship, focusing on emotional support and building a fulfilling bond.

Life doesn't always unfold according to societal expectations or personal plans, especially as you enter your thirties. While there's often pressure to achieve certain milestones by a certain age, the reality is far more complex. Here's a glimpse into what you might encounter as you navigate your 30s and beyond.

From friends, relatives, partners, spouses or even the OB/GYN — at some point, everyone’s shown some strange (read: intrusive) interest in your sexual history.

Government should ensure easy access to maternal services from skilled professionals

During criminal investigations, the police and media need to do their bit to avoid a public trial

Media has a responsibility to stop sensationalising stories about women and focus on the wider inequalities that affect them.