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Why Durga Puja-Themed 'Viral' Ad Film 'Debi' Left Me Cold
(Heart)Breaking News: Most Bengalis, a staggering number of them from West Bengal, haven't ever lived in one of those 'Bengali houses'. You know, the ones with snaking, marble-floored verandahs where...
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Spot Reduction: How To Do It Right
This article is from The Swaddle. By Neville Wadia Besides launching millions of sit-ups, leg lifts and torso twists, the idea of toning a specific part of the body has sold countless exercise devices...
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The 3 Approaches To Change: Reform, Revolution And Rebellion
Man's evolution passes through three stages: reform, revolution and rebellion. Reform is the most superficial: it only touches the surface, it never goes more than skin-deep. It changes nothing but the...
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How I Got Rid Of The Fat Girl In My Head
Meet The Fat Girl In My Head. She resided in me years after I had shed all my excess weight. She was my perception of me and I was attached to her. She ensured I lacked confidence and convinced me I...
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The NJAC Judgement--An Alternative View
The Supreme Court of India, by a majority opinion, has struck down the 99th Constitution Amendment, which provided for the establishment of the National Judicial Commission to appoint judges of the...
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An Open Letter From An Aggrieved Bhains
Dear gais and their children, We've always known that the "steaks" are low for us when compared to our fair-skinned sister, the holy gai. For centuries we have been subjected to unfair treatment simply...
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Why I Love Durga Puja Even Though I'm Not Bengali
Come October and there'd be nine days of festivities and six holidays to look forward to. I would be crazy if that wasn't a reason good enough for me to rejoice during my schooldays! Growing up in the...
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Chai Pe Charcha To Gai Pe Charcha: Can Modi Stop The Degeneration Of Indian...
One of the reasons for Narendra Modi's phenomenal success in last year's general elections, apart from his impressive track record as Gujarat CM and visionary leadership, was his introduction of...
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Toilets, Toilets Everywhere: Plumbing The Depths Of India's School Sanitation...
Some years ago, on an extremely hot day in June, I stepped into a middle school in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. While almost every classroom was open, the toilet had a shiny lock dangling from the...
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Why The World Must Unite To Demand The Release Of Journalist Jason Rezaian
I add my voice to the many journalists, activists and concerned citizens in condemning the conviction of Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian in Iran on charges that include espionage. The United...
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12 Chittaranjan Park Eateries To Try This Durga Puja
With Durga Puja kicking off, there is no better time to visit this mini-Kolkata of South Delhi, where you can pay homage to the goddess as well as to Bengali cuisine. And if you think that all you'll...
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Survey: What Do You Think About Sex Education?
This article is from The Swaddle. In June, The Swaddle held a panel discussion on sex education in India. Ever since, we've wondered -- what do parents really think about sex education? What are we...
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'Bridge of Spies': A Meticulously Made Spy Thriller Inspired By True Events
Bridge of Spies, the latest offering from the celebrated American filmmaker Steven Speilberg, presents the story (inspired by true events) of one James B. Donovan--an American lawyer who is...
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How Islamic Is Pakistan Anyway?
The answer is, it depends. It depends on when you run into the average Pakistani male. Pakistan is "I-don't-care" Islamic when he is drooling over Katrina Kaif's "assets" at the movies. Conversely,...
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Dating in The Gay World: The Socialite
We are outside a dingy watering hole somewhere in town, Six and I. We bond over Instagram pictures and I simper over his Bengali ancestry and his upcoming PhD in something I don't remember. He looks...
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Podcast: The Origins Of Organic Food And Why We Should Take It More Seriously
The science of nutrition is, and always has been, a confounding mess. Are carbohydrates good or bad? Do you really need to banish fat from your diet? Can salt actually cause irreparable harm? The...
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Why I, A Muslim, Hosted A Pork Dinner To Counter Religious Extremism
The lynching of a middle-aged Muslim man for allegedly consuming beef in Dadri wasn't a vicious campaign getting out of hand for the Bharatiya Janata Party. It was an inevitable outcome of their...
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An Open Letter To Mr. Narendra Modi
I'm a 24-year-old Indian girl who lives in a metropolitan city brought up by law-abiding Indian citizens in an Indian community and brought up in an Indian 'culture'. When I was growing up, I had to...
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Audi A6 Matrix - The Luxury Saloon That Does Everything Just Right
Cruise the roads of Mumbai and its hard to not notice the sheer number of SUV's that bear the famous four rings on its grille. However unlike SUVs, Audi has been grappling to grab a sizable slice of...
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10 Things Every Aspiring Politician Must Do
There is no glory in being part of the everyday crowd -- the hamsters who can't see beyond the blur of their wheels. Don't be a 9-to-5 nobody. Do something fulfilling with your life. Consider a career...
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