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Sexual Harassment Forever and Ever, Amen
In an instance of sexual harassment, especially at the workplace, it is ultimately the victim’s courage that decides the outcome of the case.
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The Secret Lives of Marwari Housewives
In Gujarat, Marwari women lead dual lives. They fast with their mothers-in-law and sip mojitos with their friends.
Posted inAnimals
An Ode to Mumbai’s Spirit Animal: The Resilient Rat
The humble rat has proved that he is a Mumbaikar to the core. He’s got it all – the die-hard spirit, the indifference to unhygienic surroundings, the apathy to the din of construction and an immune system that quaffs anything edible, and lives to tell the tale.
Posted inPop Culture
Here is why the Popularity of Ali Sethi’s Pasoori Matters
Ali Sethi’s Pasoori has become a social media sensation, so much so it inspired The New Yorker to frame him as some sort of a messiah uniting Indians and Pakistanis through art. While Sethi is by no stretch of the imagination the greatest or the first artist to be revered on both sides of the border, his rise through the latest chapter of cold politics on either side of the border, is important.
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The Mystery of Netaji’s Missing Gold
Tales of gold treasure have captured the human imagination for centuries. One such tale is that of the elusive treasure which belonged to the Indian National Army, led by Netaji.
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Love Letters for Sale
In the age of left and right swipes and insta-love on a menu card, a handwritten love letter is an anomaly. But several young people are embracing the old-fashioned romantic note.
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The Truth in Black & White
Don’t worry, black people! This is how we treat everyone who is not a savarna Indian male.
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Arré Checklist: Four Reasons Yoga Isn’t a Legit Workout Anymore
There’s now a form of yoga for every occasion, and in some of them, the surya namaskars have fewer health benefits than snapping your fingers.
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Of Sandesh and Sangeet: How I Learnt to Embrace My Bengaliness
I tried to steer clear of all things Bengali as a child. But Ma ensured we visited Shantiniketan a couple of times a year for heritage-related indoctrination.
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“Apne Ko Kya?”: How Indians Shirk Responsibility
The famous Indian “Apne ko kya?” mentality is a delicate dance of voyeurism and indifference. We want to poke our noses everywhere, without taking on any responsibility. It’s why we love Bigg Boss, which allows us the luxury of looking into the lives of others, and shrug it off just as easily.