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Why Veere Di Wedding Should Reclaim the Chick Flick

Veere Di Wedding comes with a baffling condition: Its insistence at not being labelled a “chick flick”. It's a film that’s for women, by women and of women. And there’s no better time to offer the world a polished definition of chick flicks, celebrating women and their stories, than now.

Poulomi Das May 17, 2016

Gender

“Divorced? Why Do You Need a Condom?” How to Find a Non-Judgmental Gynaec

After my divorce, a trip to any gynaecologist routinely involved invasive psychoanalysis of my answers to their queries about the separation and my means of coping. Seeking a non-judgmental gynaec seemed like an exercise in proving that unicorns walk the earth.

Charmi Trevadia May 15, 2016

Love and Sex

The Everlasting Beauty of a Brief Romance

I used to think of accidental connections as a deceptively simple concept in the guise of a grand scheme of life-changing events. But I soon realised that they aren’t. They are, at best, idealistic dreams that cannot be a party to the realities of life.

Anshika Ravi May 14, 2016

Health

I am Depressed But my Partner is Happy. I Hate Him For It

I’m in a relationship where my partner’s happiness is a constant reminder that they have something that I don’t. There are two ways this could go: Either I can feel inspired, and try to walk down the same path. Or I can start hating him for it.

Sehaj K May 11, 2016

People

What Will It Take for India to Stop Honour Killings?

Inter-caste marriages in India are fraught with danger, as the high-profile honour killing of Premulla Pranay by his father-in-law in Telangana proves. Monika and Vikramjeet knew their inter-caste marriage would anger people, but they had no idea that they would have to be on the run for 12 years, escaping their murderous family.

Sat Singh May 11, 2016

Pop Culture

We Found Friends in a Hopeless Place

I’ve never had a single sour experience on Tinder. Contrary to the shallow connections that the app is known for, I’ve managed to hone relationships that are meaningful.

Shruti Sunderraman May 10, 2016

Love and Sex

Doggie Break-Ups Are a Bitch: How I Pined For My Ex-Girlfriend’s Pet

I was 16 years old when my first girlfriend, Tanya, believed I had been neglecting her, and lavishing all my love and attention towards Rosie… not another girl, it was her pet Labrador. In hindsight, Tanya was probably right.

Nihal Bambulkar May 10, 2016

Love and Sex

What is Love? The Right Person or the Right Time?

Is love even a person or is it just a time in life? The specificity of the timing of our great loves is the most definitive metric of whether it works long-term or not.

Aryan Malhotra May 5, 2016

Bollywood

My Precious Family Heirloom: A Love for Meena Kumari’s Pakeezah

Meena Kumari's Pakeezah is the foundation of a family bond. A love for the film is a kind of family heirloom, passed on from my nani to my mother to me. After over two decades, I understand the essence of Pakeezah, the love and longing.

Shakun Saini May 5, 2016

Love and Sex

Bill De Ke Dekho: The Definitive Guide to Picking the Tab on a Date

In the good ol’ days of dating, you could sass the guy simply with your amazing alcohol retention abilities. But now it’s no longer about you handling your malt like a pro. Can you handle the cheque like a pro?

Alka Shukla May 5, 2016