Exploring Stories, Culture & Society.
Exploring Stories, Culture & Society.
Fall is awesome for a lot of reasons—cooler weather, cozy hoodies, and everything suddenly becoming pumpkin-flavored. But then the trees start dropping leaves, and suddenly, the yard becomes a mess. It doesn’t take long before you’re standing ankle-deep in leaves,…
Why winter nights feel tricky Cold air outside makes the body want to bundle up. But once under blankets, heat builds fast. The body is always trying to keep a steady core temperature. If it gets too warm, sweat starts.…
This time, last year, it was the last week of the UK summer vacation. We’d just returned from Scotland and the only thing that had to be ticked off our list was the pub-hopping and exploring the London nightlife. We…
There’s nothing like exploring a complicated, muddled, taboo subject through the lens of fiction. ‘Queer Chronicles’ by Dr. Tanushree Ghosh is a solemn example as the author earnestly explores an often (purposely) misunderstood subject as gender identity and sexual orientation.…
Once upon a time, in a large city, there were many men working tirelessly, constructing a gigantic building. Their supervisor came along and spotted three bricklayers, pausing to have a sip of tea in the middle of their work. ‘What…
Vidya Balan’s ‘Adai’ to cricketer Mithali Raj’s ‘Sea Crab Curry’, Recipes For Life features prominent personalities & is an ode to traditional food wisdom! ‘Recipes For Life’ is a book that was waiting to be written. I’m not surprised that…
Neena Gupta’s rise like a phoenix—bagging lead roles in films like Badhaai Ho, and The Last Color, and sweeping the Best Actress award in her sixties, is nothing short of inspiration. There’s something real and awe-inspiring about Neena Gupta. She’s…
Every family has its own favourite biryani recipes. Here’s bringing you some lesser-known biryani recipes from very talented food bloggers. Sundays were our home’s official ‘Biryani day of the week’. Our home would be filled with the irresistible aromas of…
Cinema’s magical powers and influence on our collective consciousness are undeniable. Bollywood industry insider Anupama Chopra talks about some gems in her new book A Place in My Heart. When it comes to Bollywood, there’s one name that stands out…
A change of environment, and even more importantly, being in a professional space where the same alleged bullies cannot affect her career, made Priyanka feel psychologically safe to speak her truth. Priyanka Chopra finally revealed why she spoke up now,…
Forced Into Submission by Lady Lithe is not just erotica, it has a great plot that will keep you riveted beyond the sex scenes. A must read! There is so much taboo around women and sex in general. The labelling…
The benefits of flax seeds added to a woman’s diet are many. Here’s taking a look at how they are beneficial, and some easy recipes using flax seeds. Flax or Linseed is such a multi-purpose plant, its uses spanning from…
There was a conservative perception among Indian listeners that pop songs are just ‘hip hip hurray’ songs which make no sense. But Usha Uthup proved that pop is meaningful and powerful. Think of Usha Uthup and her long, illustrious career,…
It’s well known how diplomatic and professional Priyanka Chopra is. Why would she want to stir the hornet’s nest when everyone’s happy in their personal space? Priyanka Chopra (PC) did something completely out of character. She’s usually known for being…
Chicken is one of the most versatile and rich sources of protein. Check this out for that healthy chicken recipe you want for a special dinner. Men love it. Women love it. Children love it. There’s no denying that the…
It’s hard to believe that Ranbir is oblivious to Alia’s body image and anxiety issues, after being her steady boyfriend for five years, and now husband. While this article might come across as nitpicking on a handsome not-so-young actor for…
She didn’t stand a chance. The more powerful, less victimised male victim gets more support and a bigger payout; the less powerful, more violated female victim gets the backlash and has to pay. Trigger Warning: This deals with domestic violence,…
Niyati Tamaskar writes about how she was ‘Unafraid’ despite breast cancer that struck her at a very vulnerable time – as a new mom with a breast-feeding infant. Little did I know that when I picked up Unafraid by Niyati…
Bollywood never ceases to shock us with the portrayal of women as merely eye-candies and second fiddle to the all powerful ‘hero’.Race 3 joins the long list of such moronic movies. Race 3 is an antithesis of the Race series.…
Neena Gupta’s take on love between a man and woman opens a can of worms. She’s speaking her truth, which is a reality for so many people, but is it universal? Neena Gupta made a statement in her interview with…
In July 2019, Taj Mahal created history for setting up the first baby feeding room among India’s 3,600 monuments. The Taj Mahal, considered among the new Seven Wonders of the World, is not just a symbol of eternal love, but…