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Madhulika Sikka

Madhulika Sikka is a veteran broadcast journalist with decades of experience. She has worked at NPR News and ABC News, among other outlets.

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BEST OF

My Favorite Books by Women in 2017

I cleared my mind of all the clutter I read, by reading some more.

Madhulika Sikka

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GET REAL

(Not) a Vindication of the Rights of Women

Feelings of vindication are not high on the list for women whose career hit a detour because of a guy who turns out to be, well, rotten.

Madhulika Sikka

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FACE UP TO FACTS

I Have Seen the Problem and It Is You (Men)

Men, you are the solution. Think about your behavior towards women at work and in life, be cognizant of power dynamics, and if you see something, say something, when it happens.

Madhulika Sikka

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F is for Chemo Fashion

In her new book “The Breast Cancer Alphabet,” Madhulika Sikka dissects the pros and cons of post-chemotherapy headscarves, turbans and big shiny earrings.

Madhulika Sikka

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My Mother's Last Sari

I never thought of my mother as a brave woman, but as I wrapped her body in a red sari for her funeral, it dawned on me that her refusal to dress in Western clothing was more pioneering than anything I had ever done.

Madhulika Sikka

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