A Good Reason to “Mind the Gap”
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A Good Reason to “Mind the Gap”

Addressing the issue of the wage gap between men and women isn’t as simple as redistributing candy. Sometimes, change can begin with a conversation, and this week an Arré Siren panel featuring actress Aahana Kumra and photographer Karen Dias, kickstarted the discussion.
PJs I Love You: The Joy of Being Jhalla in Your Tattered Pyjama
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PJs I Love You: The Joy of Being Jhalla in Your Tattered Pyjama

When Sinead O’Connor sang “Nothing Compares to You” for her love that walked out of her life, she had obviously not discovered the orgasmic pleasure of slipping into soft pyjamas and a braless tee. Especially when the pyjama is as old as the Big Bang and the top has as many holes as there are stars in the sky
Why Do We Celebrate Bhai Dooj but Ridicule Karwa Chauth?
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Why Do We Celebrate Bhai Dooj but Ridicule Karwa Chauth?

We are extremely vocal about the inherent patriarchy of festivals like Karwa Chauth, but we still celebrate Bhai Dooj. This is a strange dichotomy because both festivals are based on the same concept – that man is stronger than woman, who is always in need of protection.