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Three Cheers for the Mediocre Mommies

Wedged between the career woman and the domestic goddess, is the Not-So-Supermom. The world admires women who fall neatly into those two categories but can be quite cruel when you don’t fit into either.

Ashwina Garg July 7, 2016

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Unheeled and High: Why I Ditched Heels and Found Empowerment in Flat Shoes

After a nightmarish high school party, where I hobbled with every step, I abandoned high heels. Grounded in my flats, I have travelled through the ups and downs of life, comfortably and confidently. Some say stilettos are sexy, they add to your stature, but how can you feel glamorous or powerful when you are uncomfortable?

Lata Gwalani July 7, 2016

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Family Weddings & Cousins Who Turn Into Prospective Grooms: Why I Don’t Attend Nikaahs

I’ve imposed a ban on attending nikaahs within the family. Being Muslim means that I can marry a cousin. Which means the potential of a “bhaijaan” to morph overnight into a prospective groom is 100 per cent and family weddings turn into a cringey, IRL version of Minder.

Karima Khan July 7, 2016

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Main Aur Meri EMI: Ek Choti Si Love Story

As a twenty-something educated adult with a good track record of jobs and salary accounts, banks love me and I have come to make the most of that. I chose to live the best version of my life in EMIs – a lifestyle that has 14 per cent interest, but that’s ok.

Karima Khan July 6, 2016

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Loan-Waiver Schemes Got 99 Problems. And Implementation is One

As Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath announced loan waivers for his state's farmers, the demand across the country has only gotten louder. With the general elections a few months away, the governments might just cave in. But while farm loan waivers might make good political sense, do they make good moral and economic sense?

Hardik Rajgor July 6, 2016

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You Never Forget Your First… Drink: A Tribute to the Daaru Addas of Our College Years

We’ve all had that adda. That neon sign flashing loud in the dingy street crawling with mice and drunk uncles. That dimly lit interior reeking of puke, heartbreak, and freedom, all at once. It amazes me to think about how one spot within four walls has witnessed so much of my life.

Sehaj K July 6, 2016

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Why Priyanka Chopra Should Stop Apologising for Quantico

In admitting that the Quantico episode showing a fictional Hindu being a terrorist was inaccurate and implying that she prioritised nationalism over everything else, Priyanka Chopra did the opposite of what we’ve come to expect out of her: taking a stand.

Poulomi Das July 4, 2016

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Make Sachin Patriotic Again

How do we get MP Sachin Tendulkar to attend Parliament like he did today? Maybe get some netas to go “Sachinnnn, Sachin! Saachinnnn, Sachin!” instead of disrupting his speech.

Devaiah Bopanna July 4, 2016

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Dear Indians Who Turned into “Land Buyers” Post Article 370, Can You Please Calm Down?

I received a forward with a picture of a ready-to-move-into 6 BHK house overlooking the Dal Lake priced at ₹3.5 crore. Though the image was fake, the desire most Indians have to own a beautiful holiday home in the mountains is very real. But are we ready for a “Kanakia Paris” in Srinagar?

Aditya Bhalla July 4, 2016

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How My Arranged Marriage Evolved During the Lockdown

My husband and I had an arranged marriage nine years ago. I often wondered if we really knew each other. But the nationwide lockdown, in spite of all the anxieties that it brought with it, has helped us take a breather and reconnect in a way that feels absurd, yet delightful.

Anu Prabhakar July 4, 2016