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How Low is the Bar Set That Ranveer Singh Gets Labelled Husband of the Century?

It’s been only two weeks but we’ve already declared Ranveer Singh the husband of the year/decade/century/millennium. Why exactly? For helping his wife navigate the pallu of her sari at their wedding reception? Or blowing kisses to her in public?

Sonali Kokra March 27, 2016

Gender

Why We Should Retire the Phrase “Girls Mature Faster than Boys”

When we tell little girls that they mature faster than their male counterparts, we’re indirectly teaching them that the onus of being the “bigger person” will always be on them. This is how we create a society where women are forced to look after the men in their lives in a way that will never be reciprocated.

Sanjukta Bose March 23, 2016

Relationships

How Polyamory Saved me from the Lingering Trauma of an Abusive Relationship

When I turned to polyamory it wasn’t to explore connections, but possibly to get over the trauma of early exclusive relationships that were defined by skewed ideas of possession and jealousy.

Shweta Sangtani March 21, 2016

Love and Sex

Kya Ek Ladka Aur Ek Ladki Kabhi IRL Dost Nahi Ho Sakte?

Indian children are taught many cardinal lessons, like touching our grandparents’ feet and returning dabbas to mom in pristine condition. The prime one is that girls and boys can never be friends. As a girl with seven close male friends, I’m often the centre of curiosity and judgment.

Shreya Ramakrishnan March 18, 2016

Love and Sex

How Sexting Returned to Me The Safety and Control that the Actual Thing Couldn’t

When real life experiences fuelled my trust issues with partners, sexting became my cheat code to remain present, despite all my issues with power play of the actual act.

Shweta Sangtani March 2, 2016

Love and Sex

Love Hurts: Is Millennial Commitment Phobia a Lifestyle Choice or Defense Mechanism?

Millennials' fear of commitment is like the exhaustion that sets in by the time you give your third KT exam in a subject that you’re just beginning to think isn’t one in which you will ever excel. We're tired of trying, failing, trying again, and failing again.

Jackie Thakkar March 1, 2016

Love and Sex

Why Are We Outraging Over the Age Gap Between Bigg Boss’ Anup Jalota and Jasleen Matharu?

“The rule of seven” is the universal tenet in the dating world among couples with huge age differences. But nobody told the 65-year-old Anup Jalota and 28-year-old Jasleen Matharu, before they declared their love on Bigg Boss 12.

Kavya J March 1, 2016