are being reinterpreted. While sisters still tie a rakhi on brothers' wrists, many are now tying it to themselves (self-empowerment) or to women friends (platonic solidarity).

The "Women only" WhatsApp groups are the new village squares. Here, they share financial advice, sexual health tips, feminist memes, and emergency contacts. They are using UPI (digital payments) to become financially literate without asking their husbands for cash. They are watching YouTube tutorials to fix leaky taps and learning stock market trading on apps.

Men's gender role and attitude toward sexual autonomy of women in India

Indian history is rich with "Brave Women" who challenged the status quo: Rani of Jhansi : A symbol of resistance against British rule. Sultana Razia : The first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. Kalpana Chawla : A pioneer in global space exploration.