The Early Bird Might Catch the Worm, But What About Us Night Owls?
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The Early Bird Might Catch the Worm, But What About Us Night Owls?

Being a night owl was never a conscious decision – I don’t derive any secret joy from knowing I’m awake while the world around me slumbers peacefully. It’s no fun needing a cup of coffee just to check your email inbox in the morning, nor is the feeling of drifting off into a fugue state by lunchtime something I would recommend to others.
Behold the WhatsApp Saviour, the Superhero Who Answers All Your Queries
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Behold the WhatsApp Saviour, the Superhero Who Answers All Your Queries

Your day begins with scrambling for your phone. Your neighbour needs a basket for her cat. You send her the pet shop address. Mrs K is out of ideas for her son’s science project. You put your work side, google and send her links. Why can’t you stop yourself from responding to every query on WhatsApp or Facebook?
What Bollywood Can Learn About Self-Awareness from Uday Chopra
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What Bollywood Can Learn About Self-Awareness from Uday Chopra

Uday Chopra’s Twitter timeline is not only high AF, but it is also an insight into what his legacy is likely to be: His staunch self-awareness. The 46-year-old’s social media interactions are the gold standard in how to deal with trolls. His acting career might be over, but he can offer Indian celebrities a crash course in how to wear fame lightly.
Breathing Behind Bars
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Breathing Behind Bars

Yoga and meditation programmes in prisons have been known to bring real rehabilitation and long term change, especially for inmates dealing with trauma
Dear Rakhi Sawant, You’ve Gone Too Far with Your #SheToo Drama
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Dear Rakhi Sawant, You’ve Gone Too Far with Your #SheToo Drama

At a recent press conference, Rakhi Sawant claimed that Tanushree Dutta raped her and muddied the waters of the #MeToo movement by calling it a publicity stunt. Because if anyone knows anything about cheap publicity stunts, it is Rakhi Sawant. It is fine to issue wedding proposals from your commode, but dismissing a movement for solidarity is going too far.
What to Expect from Day 1 of the Round of 16
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What to Expect from Day 1 of the Round of 16

Can Messi crack the impenetrable French defence? Will Ronaldo continue to carry Portugal on his shoulders? Who will Luis Suarez bite next? Find out the answers to your most pressing World Cup questions in our preview.