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A Dangerous European Moment: Extremism And The Failures Of Multiculturalism
The recent attack in Brussels highlights what has been and promises to be an especially trying time not just for Europe's leaders but also for European society. It is only too easy to be tempted into...
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These Villagers Are Saving Endangered Olive Ridley Turtles, And You Can Join...
Every other day, I read about animals being harmed for selfies and other selfish pursuits, and it makes me wonder, where did all the good people go? Well, some of those good people definitely live in...
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'Ki & Ka': A Rom-Com With Plenty Of Food For Thought
Ki & Ka is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Indian filmmaker R. Balki. The movie stars Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Swaroop Sampat in the pivotal roles. Ki & Ka features...
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'Women Of Worth Awards': Worthy Intentions, Unworthy Title
In a celebrity-studded event on 28 March, the Women of Worth Awards--organized by L'Oreal Paris in partnership with NDTV--went to some of the most accomplished women in India. Before I get into what...
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It's Too Late For Pratyusha, But You Can Still Save Someone's Life
"She seemed to be doing just fine." "She had a few personal issues but there was nothing to suggest she would take such a step." The suicide of actress Pratyusha Banerjee raises the uncomfortable...
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5 Bloody Good Reasons Why I Won't Be Saying Bharat Mata Ki Jai
Baba Ramdev is dreaming of heads rolling and Devendra Fadnavis thinks those that don't say Bharat Mata ki Jai have no place in India, but I think there are some pretty good reasons for refusing to...
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Uttarakhand's Ugly Mess Reveals The Chicanery Of Both Congress and BJP
The imposition of President's Rule (Article 356 of the Constitution) in Congress-ruled Uttarakhand on the recommendation of the BJP-led central government has revived a contentious issue that dates...
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A Final Farewell To Tanzil Ahmed, The Officer A Nation Forgot To Mourn
It ended where it started for him. The sun is setting, its rays reflect on the coffin. Nothing has changed, except that he is dead and is surrounded by his classmates, friends and family, who have come...
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Why Workplace Flexibility Is The Way Forward For Asian Companies
Many Asian companies, be it in India or elsewhere, often suffer a dilemma when it comes to managing their workplaces in changing times. On one hand, they aspire for their young workforce to perform in...
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Two Million Meals On, Here's What We've Learned From Our Online Ordering...
We were primarily a content/media product company until about mid-last year when we launched our online ordering (delivery) service. We weren't a newcomer in the space, though, back in 2005 (long...
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Hurray! India Lost!: Cricket As A Mode Of Kashmiri Resistance
A few days back when India lost to West Indies in the T20 semi-finals, Kashmiris displayed their anti-India stance in full glory on social media. They heralded the West Indians as worthy allies who had...
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Mallyagate Is What Happens When You Bet On The Wrong Horse
Once upon a time, Vijay Mallya, Rajya Sabha MP and entrepreneur extraordinaire, straddled the corporate and the sporting worlds with practiced ease. His passion for all things royal, including horses,...
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Here's A Radical Marketing Strategy Inspired By The Otherwise Insipid 'Ki & Ka'
This is not a review of the movie. If it was a review, I would probably harp about how heavy-handed it was; something not expected from R. Balki of Cheeni Kum and Paa fame. I would probably also...
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My Three-Year Break From Work Empowered Me
As I crawl back to corporate life, I find myself reflecting on the three years' gap I took. Prior to these three years, my life was like that of any busy working woman trying hard to strike that...
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Need For Speed: Why Policymakers Need To Give Air Travel Top Priority
Last month, a relative of mine returned from the UK after five long years. When I asked him what he felt coming back to India, he gave an interesting reply. He said that it felt like travelling in a...
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Why India's First Gay Marriage Bureau Makes Perfect Sense
The thing about free markets is that where there is a need, a product or service to fulfill that need always emerges. It is this fundamental tenet of human nature that has been responsible for all...
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Let Your Children Grow, Don't Crush Them With Expectations
Watch out for your child's fatigue. He could be buckling under unrealistic expectations. My association with education has brought me in contact with students and their guardians from all fragments of...
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We're Seeing Growth Under The BJP, But Where's The Progress?
The Narendra Modi-led BJP Government has been in power for almost two years now. The thumping majority they received in the Lok Sabha was testament to the fact that India was ready for a change of epic...
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Meet H.E. Melba Pria, The Mexican Ambassador Who Rides In Style
Mexico's young and dynamic Ambassador to India, H.E. Melba Pria, draws attention not only because she uses an autorickshaw as her official transport and plans to run the Berlin marathon in September...
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A Vegan Diet Could be Your Best Line Of Defence Against Diabetes
This year's World Health Day has an extremely important theme, especially for Indians: "Beat Diabetes". According to the National Family Health Survey, there were more than 69 million registered cases...
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