Gender neutrality

Amita Malhotra and Reema Ahmad started a platform to drive candid conversations on issues of gender, media and culture and their influence on children and young adults – which they aptly called ‘Candidly’.

‘Lavani’ as a dance form dates back to the seventeenth century, but came to prominence only during the Peshwa rule. A genre of folk dance, it deals with subjects like society, religion, and politics, while most songs are erotic and satirical.

Kaali Tales is not just a story writing competition -- it’s an invitation, an encouragement, and an appeal to change the world presented to children through traditional fairy tales. The initiative is trying to bring out fresh voices to reinvent fairy tales in a gender neutral light.

The University of Law, NALSAR, respected Anindita Mukherjee's request when she asked for a gender neutral degree.