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Breaking the bro code: Why men need to speak up against misogyny among...
Talking GenderThe bro-code within our families and friends’ circles thrives on mutual encouragement, complicit silence and, at best, looking the other way.Ramanathan S.boys india pixabay.jpgWhen gender...
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How to find your masala dosa and eat it too: Tips for the fussy South Indian...
FoodIf you're not a millennial who can eat any kind of food, don't force yourself.Supermarket-compressed.jpgJaya Shravan It is no secret that the world has shrunk. “Foreign” holidays that were...
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Five ways the media hurts female politicians, and how journalists everywhere...
MediaIf you wouldn’t ask it of a man, don’t ask a woman!Hillary clinton Facebook.pngVirginia Beaudoux García, University of Buenos Aires What do we see when we look closely at media coverage of female...
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Book review: What is it like to be gay in small town Karnataka and love in fear?
Book review"Why should we be so scared? Have we murdered anybody? We just love each other."Anjana BalakrishnanMohanaswamy.jpganjananju/InstagramI am not gay. But I don't have to be to relate to...
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From investment to self-expression: The modern South Indian woman's jewelry...
FashionCurrently, a range of accessories made of terracotta, polymer clay and silk thread are popular.jewelry1TNM-compressed.jpgPriyanka Raman Growing up, we were told not to waste money buying ‘rolled...
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The smart parent’s guide to bringing up boys: 7 rules to cultivate...
Talking GenderSexism and harassment are not ‘women’s problems’, and it’s high time parents spoke to their boys about gender and equality.Rakesh Meharsilhouette_father_son.jpgImage for...
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Kuthiraivalli cake, anyone? The millet makes a comeback to South India
FoodGluten intolerance? Diabetes? Millets to the rescue.Millet cake.jpgHarshini Vakkalanka Millets are making a comeback to the Indian diet what with the ragi idly, thinai curd rice, samai biryani and...
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Why time seems to fly – or trickle – by
ScienceWhy does this distortion occur? What causes it?Clock_Watch_Time_Pixabay_3x2.jpgMichael Flaherty, Eckerd College No one is born with an innate understanding of time, and babies must learn to...
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From Dylan to Shakespeare, literature often finds its way into the Indian...
LawFigures from the literary canon find themselves often used, in varied and unusual ways, by judges across the country.Megha Varierdylan_shakespeare-compressed.jpg“[A]nd don’t speak too soon For the...
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Who says coffee is king in South India? Tea rooms are here to stay
FoodTea rooms are catching on in South India and offer a wide variety of the beverage for discerning patrons.Tea room.JPGDeepa Harishankar Tea rooms and tea houses are wonderful places if you want to...
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Does the price of your shampoo affect how clean your hair is? Here's the science
Grooming If you just want clean hair, you could save yourself a fortune.Hair shampoo_rep pic.jpgImage for representation Laura Waters, University of Huddersfield How do you choose which shampoo to buy?...
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Tulasi, turmeric or aloe vera: Here's how you keep your own kitchen garden
GardeningIt’s about the love of gardening for some, the luxury of fresh produce for others.Jaya Shravanherbs.jpgWith the dwindling square footage of the average home, it almost seems implausible that...
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Strong, ambitious and beautiful: India's first amputee calendar celebrates...
PhotographyRising Above wants to change the trend of photographing amputees only to evoke inspiration or pity.Monalisa DasBeingYou facebook 26.jpgWhat do you get when you put together India's first...
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Here's what your dogs see when they watch television
AnimalsEver wonder what's going on in your pooch's head when he/she watches TV?Dog watching TV_Shri Terris_Flickr.jpgPhoto by Sheri Terris via Flickr Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas, University of Central...
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Why Italian food appeals to the South Indian glutton in us
FoodDairy, spices, carbs - what's not to like? Italian food.jpg Deepa Harishankar While French food is the blue blood of the culinary world internationally, it doesn't have much currency in South India...
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Sexy, comfy or plain functional: Here's how you can get lingerie shopping on...
Clothing It is important to buy and wear lingerie of the right fit for proper comfort and support.IANSBras_rep image 2.jpgImage for representationAn ill-fitting bra not only damages breast size and...
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What is the Doomsday Clock and why should we keep track of the time?
CultureThe idea of a Doomsday Clock was conceived by the editorial staff of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.clock 750x500.jpgImage for Representation Ian Lowe, Griffith University It made headlines...
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Everyone knows Parker and Sheaffer, but does anyone remember Kerala's Bismi...
PensEven today, the name Bismi Pens invokes childhood memories among quite a few of the middle generation.Siddharth Mohan Nairbismi pens.jpgThe 1970s and 80s in India were times when imported fountain...
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Is a vegetarian diet really more environmentally friendly than eating meat?
HealthWe’re increasingly encouraged to eat less meat to tackle climate change. Vegetarian_Meal_Plate_Salad_Pixabay_3x2.jpgWayne Martindale, Sheffield Hallam University Beef from Brazil, avocados from...
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Silence is not macho: Why I believe being a feminist father will make a...
Talking Gender The explaining away of the widespread problem of gender based violence needs to stop, the tone-deaf worldview needs to change, this complete lack of awareness needs to be countered....
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