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Why Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar Made Me Stop Glorifying the “Tortured Artist” Trope

The perception of a tortured artist is so glorified that it has become perversely aspirational. There is something highly alluring about the idea of deep sorrow and depression acting as a springboard for great pieces of art. The artists know it, and so does the market. But is this greatness worth it if you become an accomplice in your own exploitation?

Runjhun Noopur July 15, 2016

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The Agent Provocateurs of War

Media jingoists have concluded that the Uri attack calls for a tit-for-tat response. Pakistan has to be taught a lesson. There must be retribution. And it must be nuclear.

Parthshri Arora July 15, 2016

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The Curse of The No 1

This Indian squad, comprising young and hungry players, has achieved something even legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, and MS Dhoni couldn’t: Beating the fearsome Aussies in straight games.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 15, 2016

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Those ’90s Things: When the Seat Under the Fan Was Reserved for the Family’s Most Important Member

Back in the ’90s, the 10x10 room in the chawl was our kingdom, the place right near the fan, was the throne. Naturally the family’s most important member, usually the patriarch, had the luxury of placing himself right under the fan. Exceptions were made only when we children had our exams.

Damian D'souza July 15, 2016

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How I grew up with Lata Mangeshkar’s voice

My Lata Mangeshkar connection would always be bound by home and nostalgia. I didn’t immediately take to her, and though her politics hasn’t always appealed to me ,her stature, her longevity and ultimately her legacy can neither be doubted nor denied

Pragyan Mohanty July 14, 2016

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Work-from-Home Burnout is Real But I’ll Take That Any Day Over Pandemic Paranoia

I am grateful for the escape provided by work. It is saving me from going bonkers, because at least the chaos of work follows a discipline. Grief, heartbreak, the pandemic – these things aren’t disciplined. I’d take work anxiety any day over the anticipation of a dry cough.

Amal Singh July 14, 2016

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Paranoiac Activity: The Birth of the Anxious Parent

In light of the Gurgaon incident, parents have to balance a tightrope: To have a keen eye on everyone who interacts with their child, but equally, to refrain from treating everyone as a predator.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 13, 2016

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I Want a Baby Boy. There I Said It

I live in a one-child world, in a world where everyone wants a girl child. I’m a freethinking woman, yet I wanted a son. So I had a third child.

Anonymous July 13, 2016

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Dreamy Careers: How I Got Caught in the Vortex of ‘Following Your Passion’

Being passionate about my work has helped me navigate the worst of times, but lately, my career feels like a never-ending maze. It makes me wonder if chasing my passion was even worth it in the first place.

Jagruti Verma July 13, 2016