What comes to your mind when you see the colour pink? Barbie, this year’s highest grossing opening weekend movie has been all over the internet and it still rules all the social media chatter. Whether you have a complicated relationship with the doll ‘Barbie’ or have no relationship at all, this movie is here to create history and initiate important conversations. It proved to be a perfect combination of existing tangible cultural icons and modern art of storytelling. The Barbie movie, released on July 9,2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures, achieved significant milestones. It not only scored highly at the box office but also opened new dimensions for female directors in the history of world cinema. Barbie movie became the highest grossing movie of all time by a female director and it has become the biggest ever female directed film. Director Greta Grenwig known for her previous works, did an extraordinary job in creating a movie that delves into real issues, incorporating a doll launched around 64 years ago.

Mental health is a critical issue that faces various barriers of complexity and stigma. Understanding mental health issues in women is particularly challenging due to the lack of female representation in early research and biased reporting over time. While there have been significant advancements in the study of psychological disorders and treatments in recent years, there is still a lingering stigma attached to it. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), stigma is caused by fear and a lack of understanding. Therefore, it is essential to comprehend the crux of this stigma and the realities surrounding it.

Menstruation, or periods, is a natural phenomenon that occurs in women's bodies and yet, it continues to be shrouded in taboos and myths in many cultures around the world. This has created a pervasive culture of shame, silence, and disempowerment for women, leading to negative impacts on their health, education, and even social status. It's time to break the taboos and open up conversations about menstruation to promote women's overall health and dignity.

Anu has always been an animal lover since a young age, and it has been her dream to care for stray dogs and provide them with assistance. A small contribution to society can bring about significant changes, instilling hope and belief in humanity. This is exactly what Anu Thami from Sikkim achieved by offering shelter to many disabled dogs in and around the region. In 2020, Thami left her job to establish a national Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) called People for Animals (PFA) in Sikkim. She currently serves as the President of the NGO. The team consists of young volunteers, an ambulance driver, and a rescue team. Currently, the shelter houses 22 dogs, including some with disabilities and others living with extreme conditions like blindness.

With many activities and skills traditionally limited to specific genders, sports have always been a controversial and debatable topic when discussing gender roles. Even in today's fast-paced and technology-oriented "modern" society, sports are still predominantly associated with males. This has led to female athletes who aspire to pursue sports as a career sometimes doubting their own abilities. In India, sports hold more significance than mere entertainment; they embody emotions, a sense of identity, and a source of joy for millions. Among all the sports revered in the country, cricket has been placed on the highest pedestal for years, gaining an enormous following in every corner.