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Why India Owes Big Thanks To Chetan Bhagat
Chetan Bhagat's Half Girlfriend hit the stands in October 2014. The day Bhagat posted its first chapter and a promotional trailer online, the site "crashed" due to heavy traffic! He then posted it on...
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7 Habits You Should Change If You Really Want To Be Happy
They are smart and successful, their gilded lives evoking envy in their peers. But several studies confirm they aren't necessarily happier than those less accomplished or less well off. The enigma of...
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The True Cost Of A Glass Of Sugarcane Juice
How much does a glass of sugarcane juice cost? We all would think that the answer to this question is pretty obvious. On an average a glass of sugarcane juice costs anywhere between ₹10-20 in India. On...
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Memoirs From Mokhada: My Transformational Journey Into Rural India (Part 3)
A week-long immersion into rural Maharashtra with a grassroots NGO after a particularly difficult personal challenge proved to be a transformational journey for me. This three-part series showcases the...
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Why Pakistan Is A Roadblock In Afghanistan's Quest For Peace
The national unity government of Afghanistan, created in September 2014 through a US-brokered deal, is flailing on all fronts, beset by a deteriorating security situation, political infighting, lack of...
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Why Hinduism And The Violence Of Caste Are Two Sides Of A Coin
California textbooks have become ground zero for an alliance of organizations led by right wingers such as the Hindu American Foundation who are working to wipe out caste (and its relevance to the...
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Give Yourself the Best Present There Is
It is pretty clear that our species, Homo sapiens, meaning "wise person," is not as sapiens as we like to imagine. Perhaps Homo insapiens would be more appropriate. First we brainwash all new arrivals...
View Article'The Man Who Knew Infinity': The Incredible Journey Of Self-Made Genius S....
Having ridden in a cab that bore the number 1729, mathematician G.H. Hardy noted that the number was a rather dull one. "I hope it is not a bad omen," he said on a hospital visit to his contemporary...
View ArticleThe Real Water Crisis Should Concern Us More Than 'Fake' Degrees
Shivanand Baswantpati from Latur district of Marathwada, Maharashtra uprooted his pomegranate trees -- once a steady source of income -- and replaced them with soybean in the hope that this hardier...
View ArticleWhy More People Are Buying Their Home Online
As the leader of a real estate company, it is rewarding to observe that property purchasing action in India seems to be moving online quickly. Indian consumers are now not only researching properties...
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Why Is Everybody Talking About 'Game of Thrones'?
Why is everybody talking about Game of Thrones? This is one question I have heard exactly two times, and two is more than enough times for me to go and write a huge article about the magnum opus that...
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The Stunning Story Of How Jayalalithaa Trounced MGR's Wife To Take Over AIADMK
Excerpted with permission of Juggernaut Books from 'Amma: Jayalalithaa's Journey from Movie Star to Political Queen'. Read the book on the Juggernaut Books app here (for iOS users) and here (for...
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I Cannot Forgive You, Mom
You've always been mean to me, Mom. I vividly remember that day when I played so hard in the hot sun. I think I was about seven years old. With love filled in my heart and rumbling in my stomach, I...
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Tales Of Trees In Indian Miniatures
Environmentalists all over the world are talking about the vital role of trees in the world's ecosystems. But there's another aspect to it: their beauty and cultural value. A sale of Indian miniatures...
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India Needs The IPL Golden Goose To Stay Home
Whether the success of the Indian Premier League resides in its format or Bollywood-ization, it cannot be denied that the IPL is a phenomenon. Neither controversy nor match-fixing seem to subdue its...
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Here's What We Can Learn From Weddings In The West (And Vice Versa)
Whether it's a flouncy white gown or an elaborate lehenga, an elegant reception or a raucous sangeet, weddings absolutely anywhere are nothing short of special. That being said, there are always some...
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Podcast: The Fault In Our Taj
It took Shah Jahan 17 years to build the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz, who died during childbirth in 1631. A structure known as the testament of true love for centuries has also...
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Poll Strategists Alone Can't Help Win Elections Without Party Karyakartas
Over the past two years, media seem to have attributed far too much credence to poll strategists. We wish to debunk several myths around this media frenzy. Every political worker brings with him a...
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Pick Your Husband Wisely: Your Career Depends On It
"The single most important career decision that a woman makes is whether she will have a life partner and who that partner is." ― Sheryl Sandberg, and author of Lean In When I first read this quote,...
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Vada Pav On Steel Plates And Peacock Handbags: Kitsch Or Culture?
Brand Design Series #1: Polishing the lens for sharper observations! A recent event, hosted by Avid Learning on the eve of the closure of the special exhibition of Raja Ravi Varma at Piramal Gallery,...
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