Hyderabad, June 26 -- The 'F' word has always been scary. So much so that its mere mention is enough to make people sweat, stutter, and avoid it like the plague.

Centuries-old ideology, and yet feminism still feels like a radical provocation. But a fresh crop of storytellers in Hyderabad is here to take the fear out of the word and actually highlight it as a way of life.

Organised by curators/producers Nayantara Manchala and Sravya Saraswatula, the second edition of "A Night of Feminist Short Plays" is set to hit Hyderabad's stages. Through an exhilarating, fast-paced showcase, they will be tackling everything from everyday relationship dynamics to deep-rooted societal taboos.

Glimpses of the first edition of A Night of Feminist Short ...