Six things to keep in mind while buying fresh meat
FoodThe colour of the meat says a lot about its freshness.IANSmeat_main pic.jpgImage for representation/ Pixabay.comBy Bhuvana KS Meat is a rich source of proteins. Apart from proteins, it also...
View ArticleSevered wrists, legs or blood: Ask and you will get at this Chennai shop that...
WhackyThis reporter had to hold a bloody, severed hand for a few minutes in order to speak to the owners.Priyanka ThirumurthyGlamour-shop-7 (2).jpgA severed wrist is casually tossed on a table with a...
View ArticleHouse calls help Indian medics keep sex trafficked women on HIV treatment
Human TraffickingThousands of women are trafficked from in and around Kadiri town in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district to the brothels of Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. woman_india_600x400.jpgImage for...
View ArticleOf bosses, relationships and sexual encounters: A list of books for your...
BooksFrom a book on how to deal with your boss to a book on science and spirituality, we've got you covered.IANSbook reading.jpgLearn how to effectively manage your relationship with the boss as you...
View ArticleRemember India's 80 year old athlete? Coimbatore's Dr Vasantha returns...
InspirationTNM's story on Dr Vasantha helped her get sponsorship to attend the championship.Amutha KannanDr Vasantha_main-compressed.jpgWhen veteran athlete Dr. Vasantha Samuel from Coimbatore was...
View ArticleSeven body organs you can live without
ScienceDid you know that it is possible to live without your stomach?Surgery pixabay.jpgAdam Taylor, Lancaster University The human body is incredibly resilient. When you donate a pint of blood, you...
View ArticleHave you had sutriyan? Meet biryani's yummy, slurpy cousin
FoodSutriyan is a traditional, one pot dish - pretty much like all hipster dishes today. Andaleeb Wajidsutiryan-MAIN.jpgAs a child, I discovered that classrooms were the best place to daydream,...
View ArticleCan India’s urban future be a healthy one?
Ill-health is the price rural Indians have to pay for seeking a better life in the city. 29 villages near Hyderabad help explain why.IndiaMigration-BenGilbert-Diptych-01.jpgPhoto by Ben...
View ArticleDare to look away: Photos of the first Indian to have his eyeballs tattooed
Human interestRecently, a Canadian woman suffered partial blindness after the procedure. But Karan claims it's safe if you go to a trusted professional.TNM StaffKaran tattoo 3.jpgKaran People around...
View ArticleFrom 'Kabali' Dhansika to Varalaxmi in 'Shakti': Is short hair catching on in...
Fashion Even Oviya recently donated her hair for cancer patients and sports a trendy short haircut.Priyanka Ramancollage 2.jpgLong hair has, for long, been considered the symbol of femininity. Whether...
View ArticleSexual harassment 101: These five reads tell you all you need to know
Sexual harassment Why do many survivors take time to report sexual harassment? How can we combat the 'locker room talk' culture?sexual harassment at work By Leon israel via Wikimedia Commons...
View ArticleWhy having the sex talk early and often with your kids is good for them
Sex EducationEngaging in difficult conversations establishes trust and primes children to approach parents with future life challenges. sex early talk.jpg Veronica I. Johnson, The University of Montana...
View ArticleTalking about periods with boys — how easy is it?
Child WelfareSchools needs to be more open about the importance of menstruation and they need to be more sympathetic towards the stigma girls face.tampons.v1.jpg By Michael Richards, Edge Hill...
View ArticleIAF officer and cricket star: Meet the woman who fights for India on and off...
InspirationFlt.Lt. Shikha Pandey enjoys the pride of being the first and only IAF officer to play cricket for India.Amutha Kannanpandey cover.pngHer crisp sentences and no-nonsense attitude over the...
View ArticleThe Madras Observatory marks the triumphal fusion of scientific knowledge and...
History Alongside other massive British projects, the Madras Observatory heralded the rise of a new kind of science, serving the needs of a global empire and imposing its sway on subject...
View ArticleHealth Check: do we have to clean out our pores?
Skin careMany of us would have seen, if not tried, various products claiming to clean the dirt out of our pores. But do we need to?skin care.jpgMichael Freeman Many of us would have seen, if not tried,...
View ArticleKerala trailblazer: Meet Sarsamma Lalitha, who represented Indian football...
Sport What is most exciting about Lalitha’s football journey is that she began without formal training, simply watching others play and joining in.Saritha S Balansarasamma.jpgSarsamma Lalitha still...
View Article‘Me Too’ said countless women: But why do so few cases of sexual abuse go to...
Gender ViolenceTop police officers tell TNM that while women aren’t unwilling to go to the police, what stops them is fear. Fear of what? Read on.Haripriya Sureshmetoo.jpgImage for representation.In...
View ArticleThe history of dangerous cosmetics and the harms women have suffered for...
Beauty Industry The gendering of cosmetic use means that women are most affected by dangerous products and procedures. lipstick 1.jpgMichelle Smith, Deakin University Throughout history, humans have...
View ArticleThings you were taught at school that are wrong
EnglishWere your teachers right about when to use commas, and about not starting sentences with 'and'?school students PTI 750x500.jpgMisty Adoniou, University of Canberra Do you remember being taught...
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