“Each one of us comes out of our mother's body crying, with or without exceptions. But we are not aware of it. Are you? Do you remember that you cried the very first time you come out of your mother's body? If not, then why are you crying now?”

Santosh Kalwar is an Indian writer and social activist. She is known for her work on gender justice and women’s rights, particularly through her writing and advocacy for marginalized communities in India. Her perspectives often blend personal narrative with broader social critique.