Invisible heroes: Meet the people who give the dead their last send off
Human InterestThe taboo of working at a crematorium follows them back home every day.Pheba Mathewburial ground.jpgThis story is part of TNM's 'Invisible Heroes' series. The series aims to give voice to...
View ArticleWhatsAppititis, Tech Neck and other real diseases being hooked to gadgets...
Technology/HealthThese diseases are quite unique to the posture, activities and the way we use our phones, tablets and laptops.TNM StaffLaptop_Phone_Man_Work_Pixabay.jpgImage for representationBefore...
View ArticleHow early childhood experience impacts longevity in marriage
MarriageThe findings show that men who grew up in caring homes were more adept at managing stressful emotions when assessed as middle-aged adults, which helps to explain why they had more secure...
View ArticleThe abandoned route through India, Myanmar and China: Why the Stilwell Road...
BordersThe section of the road that links India and Myanmar has been disused ever since World War II ended.Mountains_road_Empty_pixabay.jpgImage for representationMirza Zulfiqur Rahman, Indian...
View ArticleGalaxy Note 7 fiasco: Smartphone makers need to introspect
AnalysisSamsung has to come out with a detailed explanation about what exactly went wrong with the Note 7.IANSsmartphones3x2_pixabay.jpgBy Nishant Arora With Samsung suspending the sales and production...
View ArticleNurses in burn units, undeterred by scorched flesh and disfigured faces
Invisible HeroesA person taking care of patients suffering from burns should be extremely careful and mentally strong.Haritha Johnnurse.jpgThis story is a part of TNM's 'Invisible Heroes' series. The...
View ArticleA date with the disabled: Swarga's calendars feature models with special needs
FeatureSwarga was started by J.Swarnalatha who has been living with multiple sclerosis since 2009.TNM StaffDisabled_Calender_3x2.jpgImages of suave, dapper models or gods and goddesses are what you’ll...
View ArticleMira Nair slays it with 'Queen of Katwe', a sports film like no other
CinemaThe film is based on the life of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi.Sowmya Rajendranqueen of katwe2_facebook.jpgFacebook/ Queen of KatweMira Nair's "Queen of Katwe" is the latest in the league...
View ArticleInvisible Heroes: Bio-medical waste handlers who risk cleaning up after you...
Human InterestEven as everyone thanks the doctors and nurses, many forget the 'faceless' people who work in the background.Nitin B.Gandhi Hospital garbage 4.jpgThis story is part of TNM's 'Invisible...
View ArticleDrunkards, nosy neighbours, lecherous men: Safety struggles of women living...
Women's security"Common-sense" suggestions about choosing safe neighbourhoods and dressing sensibly don’t really help women stay safe.Geetika Mantriwoman-alone-reading 750x500.jpgImage for...
View ArticleSmaller cities getting adventurous in bedrooms: The growth market for sex...
Sexual Wellness While major cities make more frequent orders, Tier-II & III cities make larger purchases, according to Samir Saraiya of ThatsPersonal.com.Monalisa Daslove treats 1 750x500.jpgImage...
View ArticleGood dog, bad dog: Meet the consultants who dabble in canine psychology
Psychology/PetsArmed with knowledge of dog psychology and behaviour, these people are like psychologists, but for dogs.dog-training-walk-person-750x500.jpgImage for representationBy Siddharth S...
View ArticleThe Dulquer Salmaan example: Lessons for star kids on making it big
CinemaBeyond Dulquer's good looks and talent, he's managed to do something quite stupendous: make the audience forget that he's Mammooty's son.Sowmya Rajendrandulquer_facebook.jpgFacebook/ Dulquer...
View ArticleThe Boy Who Lived: A decade ago he sought euthanasia, now he is a successful...
CourageIt was agony to live as a child whose small bruises would bleed profusely, who often felt faint as he bled through his gums and noseSarayu Srinivasansuryaprabhakar-compressed.jpgIf courage had a...
View ArticleWhy Bob Dylan deserves his Nobel prize in literature
MusicDylan's stature as the poet of rock and roll has never really been much in doubt.Bob Dylan 3x2 Facebook.jpgImage: Facebook/Bob DylanRichard Brown, University of Leeds To the surprise of many, Bob...
View ArticleFalling in love with Bob Dylan, a fan experience of his music
Nobel PrizeDylan is the first major songwriter to have won the award for Literature since it was instituted in 1901.Nandhu SundaramBob Dylan 3x2 Facebook.jpgFacebook/ Bob DylanI was at the house of a...
View ArticleReview: Despite bringing late superstar Vishnuvardhan back on screen,...
CinemaDirector Kodi Ramakrishna tries to fill the film with too many elements leaving little room for a proper storyRakesh Meharnagarahavu.jpgIf you must watch “Nagarahavu”, you have to watch it the...
View ArticleBe the Bitch: Actor Shruti Haasan redefines the abusive word in this powerful...
Women's EmpowermentThe bitch, Shruti says, is the woman who stands up against the system.Sowmya Rajendranshruti haasan DN3x2.jpgIn Blush channel's latest, Shruti Haasan reclaims the word ‘bitch’ in a...
View ArticleWhy 'Asgardia' is more likely to be a pie in the sky than a nation in space
ScienceAsgardia is a new 'space nation' dedicated to expanding peaceful exploration of space for the benefit of humanity.earth-space 750x500.jpgMonica Grady, The Open University I have become citizen...
View ArticleBeatrice the Biologist: This ex biology teacher's science comic is winning...
Science"I hope to help more people realize that science is not boring, scary, or dull, but that it is quite fun, funny, and fascinating," says McKissick.Monalisa Dasbeatrice-the-scientist-14_10.jpgA...
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