India, April 9 -- 'Don't laugh aloud' 'Don't talk to boys.' 'Marry whom we choose.' 'Adjust once you're married.' All these makes me think, if we are free. Am I really free?

Even though we live in a free country, where we can do what we want and enjoy the freedom we have, we still need to ask ourselves, if we really are free?

Everyone needs their freedom, I believe it is their right. But being born a girl, is freedom restricted for her? When a girl raises her voice, she will be tagged by the society. Aren't we humans too? Don't we have the right to speak up for ourselves?

Dreams vs restrictions was the norm for me My mother has been my biggest inspiration, she has supported me in living my life to the fullest. Though, she didn't get to...