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The good wife: Deepika Padukone’s therapist pens her own struggle with...
Book Excerpt An excerpt from Anna Chandy’s ‘Battles in the mind’. Anna Chandydeepika-and-anna-chandy-23_6.jpgLittle Miss Nice An interesting thing happens to children who grow up in conflicted...
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From baby moons to push presents: The new age rituals of pregnancy
PregnancyThe traditional 'seemantha' has given way to new practices.Deepa Harishankarpregnant_pixabay.jpgIf you are on social media, you’d know that no pregnancy in the urban, upper class is complete...
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ATMs dispense more than money: The dirt and dope that’s on your cash
Science What's on your cash? Studies show our money carries everything from pet DNA and old food to E.coli and traces of cocaine.ATM-compressed.jpgJohanna Ohm, Pennsylvania State University We live in...
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From India with love — how yoga got its stretch back
YogaYoga left the shores of India and travelled the world to be influenced by gymnastics, bodybuilding and other non-yogic practices. yoga 750x500.jpg Mark Singleton, SOAS, University of London From...
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'Cow economics' are killing India's working class
Cattle SlaughterModi's government has made life harder for India’s Muslims by cracking down on the leather and beef industries.Cows_Moo_PTI.jpgAfroz Alam, Maulana Azad National Urdu University When...
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20 years later, 'Harry Potter' is more than just a book, for fans it’s a way...
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‘Writing gave me closure’: Therapist Anna Chandy on healing, resilience and...
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Of high heels and high ideals: The cruelty-free fashionistas who care about...
FashionMany cosmetics, garments and fashion products use animals. How do you get around this if you want a cruelty-free life?Priyanka RamanSharanya (1).jpgSharanyaFor many who claim to champion animal...
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No such thing as too fat or thin for fashion: Don't let body shaming decide...
FashionWhere do people without 'perfect' bodies go if they want to look fashionable?Priyanka RamanFalguni.jpgFalguniThe world of fashion can be cruel and non-inclusive. For all the creativity that goes...
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The long, winding road to LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in Indian workplaces
LGBTQI+From sensitising employees to building recruitment policies, here’s what workplaces need to start doing to be more inclusive.Prem Sylvesterlgbt main image.jpgImage for representation.“The...
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'I'm so sorry': When Indian advertisements turn around sexism
GenderIn these ads, Indian men, like their western counterparts, appear to have grown weary of the limiting script and role that’s been passed down to them.ad.jpgScreeshot of the Havells ad....
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Itchiness during pregnancy is common but it can be a sign of something...
Pregnancy Here are some signs to look out for. Anuradhapregnant 2-compressed.jpgThis article was first published on ZenParent. Read the original article here. Are you pregnant and itching all the...
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Mosquitoes, muddy water, and monsoon: How to keep your family healthy in the...
HealthThe rains are beautiful but this is also the season when diseases and infections shoot up. Jaya ShravanMonsoon.jpgThe monsoons have set in full force in many parts of the country. And with the...
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If you’re disappointed with your child’s exam results, it’s time for you to...
ParentingIf we need to harbour disappointment, let us harbour disappointment in the system of education that tests children’s memory and not their capacity to learn and use that learning....
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The Muslim tradition of science fiction and speculative stories
LiteratureWe also have the Muslim world to thank for one of the first works of feminist science fiction - 'Sultana's Dream'.magic carpet.jpg by Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad Think invisible men, time...
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In India, a legislative reform is needed to push corporate social responsibility
FeaturesOur analysis shows that the law in its current form is failing to promote CSR activity.law_judiciary_generic.jpgAmeeta Jain, Deakin University and Sandeep Gopalan, Deakin University The...
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Trying to conceive when your periods are irregular? Here's what you need to...
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Canine compulsions: Could understanding dogs with OCD help find new...
Medicine When acts like tail-chasing stop being trivial and become compulsions, they take over all basic functioning like eating and sleeping. In some cases, they can be fatal.Dog chasing tail_Lil...
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Here's how India can become more integrated in global trade
FeaturesFor emerging nations, engaging in global value chains is key to their economic development. global trade 750x500.jpgDeeparghya Mukherjee, National University of Singapore Global commerce has...
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Trapped in a religious cult: One woman’s story of sexual exploitation at the...
CultsThe godman told Veena that she was a special soul, and their sexual relation was an attempt to 'elevate' her.Monalisa Daswoman.jpgImage for representationShe was inside the 'guru's' room. The...
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