Author: Childfree India

Embarking on the rollercoaster of married life, one quickly learns that society often has a go-to solution for any bumps in the marital journey: “Have a baby, and all your problems will be solved!” It’s as if the moment you mention even a hint of discord in your married life, the chorus of relatives and…

Rewind to 2022, and you’ll stumble upon a tale that outdoes even the ‘Bigg Boss’ drama, yet, believe it or not, it’s completely true. In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, Sadhana and Sanjeev Prasad made headlines not for a groundbreaking invention or a heroic act, but for dragging their son and daughter-in-law to court. The offense? Not blessing…

Welcome to the whirlwind ride of redefining ‘family’! Here, we’re moving past the traditional ‘maa-baap aur bacche’ (parents and children) template to celebrate the diverse forms of family bond. From childfree couples to single pet parents whose pets are akin to the ‘parivaar’ member, and groups of friends who are as close as ‘khoon ka…

Brace yourself for a plot twist so dramatic, it could be straight out of an Ekta Kapoor serial! Welcome to the world where childfree Indians tackle the age-old dilemma: “Who will take care of you when you’re old?” From Fixed Deposits disguised as offspring to the swanky retirement homes that put 5-star hotels to shame,…

Every childfree Indian woman knows the drill. You attend a family gathering, and before you’ve even taken a bite of that samosa, you’re being bombarded with questions and advice about your reproductive choices. Welcome to the unsolicited counsel session! Think about it, you’d think being a woman is about embracing all the facets of femininity,…

Desi fellas, ever had that aunty give you the suspicious “Why no baby yet, beta?” look? Have the rishtas been passing you over because “ bacche nahi chahiyeee”??? And if you’re wedded and childfree, bhagwan aapki jodi sada banaye rakhe, but also, seriously, may the Force be with you. Join us as we traverse the…

Think back to a time when Mother Earth and humans were as thick as Munna and Circuit in ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’. But as the human population decided to follow the ‘more the merrier’ concept, the balance took a toss. Now, in a world grappling with temperatures hotter than a tandoor, being childfree isn’t just a…

Let’s set the record straight, folks. Not everyone who hasn’t joined the ‘Parent Club’ is on the same team. ‘Childless’ and ‘childfree’ might sound like the ‘Judwaa’ twins – similar on the surface – but dig deeper, and you’ll find they are different, each with their own unique stories, aspirations, and most crucially, views on…

Understanding International Childfree Day This is your ‘KBC’s million-dollar question’ moment to decode what’s special about 1st August- it’s the International Childfree Day, which, let me assure you, isn’t a day where we set all the children of the world free in a wild spree! Now, before you start picturing kids drenched in tears and…