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Destination PARADISE
Destination weddings have picked up pace in Kashmir. Though it's an expensive affair, but that has not stopped people from pouring in to the Valley to do wedding recces
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April 01, 2024
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Exotic Locales, Offbeat Weddings
Young couples are now exploring the idea of stepping outside the traditional mandaps and scouting for unique destinations in India and abroad
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April 01, 2024
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Band, Baaja, Business
Glitzy, opulent weddings popularised by Bollywood inspire real-life marriage ceremonies, making them all look the same, drowning out local customs, cuisines, and contexts
8 min |
April 01, 2024
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Wed in India
MY middle-class family has watched too many clips of the spectacular weddings of celebrities that even have the power to change social media algorithms. My aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces have now started to hire choreographers to train them to dance on stage in locations other than home so they can have a destination wedding tag. That’s the trend.
3 min |
April 01, 2024
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The 'Cool Girl' Burden
Neoliberalism and new femininities: The intensification of beauty standards for women in the digital age
6 min |
March 21, 2024
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Found in Translation and Other Things
How a writer rediscovered the power, movement and reimagination of language while translating her father's biography of pop queen and singing legend Usha Uthup
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March 21, 2024
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A Strong 'Sandesh' for the TMC
The upheaval in Sandeshkhali has exposed Trinamool Congress' continued trouble with corruption
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March 21, 2024
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Sixty is the New 35
There are product ranges to suit every pocket. No part of the ageing universe is neglected; no woman is meant to remain content with how she looks
5 min |
March 21, 2024
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Self-love and Food
Beauty standards and emotional eating: much better tastes await us
6 min |
March 21, 2024
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'Old' Goddesses
Despite gaunt bodies, sagging breasts and stomachs, goddesses present us with powerful images of old women
6 min |
March 21, 2024
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To Behold a Rainbow
The queer community is facing pressure from the cis-normative society
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March 21, 2024
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'A' Political Pageant
Criteria to determine beauty have been challenged by feminists across the world, but some feel it can be liberating
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March 21, 2024
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Chasing Perfection
In an ideal society, we will not need the freedom of extreme choice to change the way we look. There will be no pressure on us to look perfect
4 min |
March 21, 2024
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She's Got the Look
There is enormous pressure on women to look flawless and young. But at what cost?
6 min |
March 21, 2024
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Beauty's Dark Underbelly
The more women succumb to the pressure of living up to the ever-elusive beauty ideal, the more they get trapped into it
6 min |
March 21, 2024
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The Curse of Being Beautiful
It can be a threat. It can be almost impossible to find work, no matter how good your portfolio is
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March 21, 2024
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"Men Can Age Without Penalty"
In her landmark essay titled 'The Double Standard of Aging' (1972), American writer and critic Susan Sontag analysed how aging affects men and women in deeply different ways. Society is much more permissive about aging in men than in women. Men feel regret about growing older, while women are made to feel panic and disgust. The double standard about aging denounces women with special severity and measures their worth on the basis of age and looks. Excerpts from the essay
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March 21, 2024
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Age-old Formula
Many ageing Bollywood actors get to play romantic leads and action heroes, but actresses still grapple with ageism and gender bias
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March 21, 2024
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An Experience to Cherish
Growing older gives you perspective and hindsight. You have a long trajectory to look back on and learn life lessons
5 min |
March 21, 2024
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"Beauty is a Social Construct"
WHITE being considered the ideal of beauty for women, especially in India, is part of a cruel dynamic. White is not a skin colour, whiteness is a social construct. Ancient Greek statues are often assumed to represent idealised white, 'natural' beauty. This is a projection of modern biases. Scientific advances reveal its original appearance: a woman with an olive or light brown complexion and heavily made-up, her hair, possibly Afro-textured.
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March 21, 2024
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Unbeautiful
THE ingrained order of my adolescent years lay in religiously cropped short hair and ridiculously tailored dresses copied from fashion magazines.
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March 21, 2024
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Difficult Women
\"The beauty myth is always actually prescribing behaviour and not appearance.\" -Naomi Wolf, The Beauty Myth
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March 21, 2024
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Happy To Acquiesce?
Nehru's approach to China was based on his concept of Asian solidarity for which he sacrificed India’s core interests
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March 11, 2024
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Languages of a Lesser God?
Writing and publishing in Indian languages are terribly devalued today
6 min |
March 11, 2024
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Emerging as a transformative force
From understanding intricate financial nuances to reshaping the dynamics of property choices, women are rewriting the narrative in real estate
3 min |
March 11, 2024
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Demolition Row
The bulldozer has become a weapon for political hegemony in many states
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March 11, 2024
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Steering Empowerment and Inclusive Progress
In celebration of Women's Day, we sit down with Ishiqa Multani, President of Sagar Group of Hospitals, for an insightful interview on her journey as a female leader in the healthcare industry. From overcoming challenges to fostering diversity and empowerment, Ishiqa shares her experiences and offers valuable advice to aspiring professionals. Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of resilience, determination, and leadership
3 min |
March 11, 2024
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Voices from the Ground
A grieving family, the missing women, the aftermath of clashes and the ongoing protests stories from Shambhu and Khanauri borders
6 min |
March 11, 2024
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WOMEN ARCHITECTS OF NEW INDIA, Inspire Inclusion let's forge a more inclusive world for Women
The women architects of New India continue to prove their mettle by defying societal norms, shattering glass ceilings, inspiring generations, and shaping the history of our country
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March 11, 2024
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A Visionary Leader Inspiring The Modern Generation
In recognition of her services in the field of education, Dr Johnson was selected as one among the Top 12 Women Transforming India in 2016 by NITI Aayog and the UN. She was also honoured by former President of India Pranab Mukherjee as one among the 100 impactful women of India for her consistent efforts to provide world-class education to all
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