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The grandmothers hitting patriarchy and weights

Grandmothers in areas surrounding Delhi are rewriting the rules of engagement, one reel at a time. From challenging patriarchy and lifting weights to dancing to Haryanvi pop and inspiring other…

The grandmothers hitting patriarchy and weights
The grandmothers hitting patriarchy and weights — image via The Hindu Haryana feed — Credit: Storywire

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Grandmothers in areas surrounding Delhi are rewriting the rules of engagement, one reel at a time. From challenging patriarchy and lifting weights to dancing to Haryanvi pop and inspiring other seniors to embrace fitness, they are turning social media into a platform for self-expression, defiance, and a new-found freedom, finds Ashok Kumar

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