What goes into naming a train? The Indian Railways has dozens of trains named after women - good women, strong... more

Ikyatha Yerasala is a journalist and content creator who has been documenting Kannada and Kanglish slang for the past five... more

Menaka always wanted to be one of the cool, sporty girls in her school. As a child she’d play for... more

 Sometimes we all want to escape for a little bit: from our homes, our lives, and even our selves. On... more

Love is a many splendored thing. And so are booty calls. One intrepid woman shares her journey from not wanting... more

Welcome back to a new season of City of Women. As India celebrates her 77th Independence Day this month, we... more

Salma is a Tamil author, poet, politician and activist. Her novel மனாமியங்கள் published in 2017 was translated to English... more

Where do you find those moments of sweet solitude? Adrija shares some of hers.  Thanks to Adrija for sharing her... more

From hostel gates to Chamanlal: two women talk about their night outs in college. A weekly ritual that begins with... more

For some women, their world is confined to what lies inside the four walls of their home and their dreams... more

Literature has always been a source of joy and inspiration for us at City of Women and we wanted to... more

Freezing water, bathrooms from hell and bras designed to torture. Being a part of the National Cadet Corps isn’t fun... more

A summer afternoon, a terrace and laundry = Afternoon Delight.  City of Women is created and produced by Vaaka Media.... more

How many round trips can a woman take before people notice and take offence?   Today on City of Women Minis:... more

Can a lifetime of insecurities and shame disappear in 10 seconds?   Today on City of Women Minis: Puppy Shame.  City... more

‘Such’ things don’t happen in First class. Or don’t they? Today on City of Women Minis: First Class.  City of... more

If the City of Women ever had a pod sibling, we think it would be Other Men Need Help, an... more

A woman recounts going to the cinema, with and without a chaperone. A double bill.  Today on City of Women... more

An empty street. A light breeze. A woman and her bicycle. Today on City of Women Minis: Night Cycling.  City... more

Sometimes, you aren’t in the mood for full meals. Presenting City of Women minis: short episodes you can listen to... more