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Jug Suraiya A former associate editor with the Times of India, Jug Suraiya writes two regular columns for the print edition, Jugular Vein, which appears every Friday, and Second Opinion, which appears on Wednesdays. His blog takes a contrarian view of topical and timeless issues, political, social, economic and speculative. LESS … MORE In a
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Fairness creams are no longer as popular as they used to be, says a surprising piece of consumer data from NielsenIQ, reported by Economic Times. Younger audiences are seeking glow rather than fairness, say companies, and fairness creams have grown significantly slower than ‘clean’ skincare and sun protection. Is this wholesome trend a sign of
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It was the 20th day since Mommy had gone to village and my patience was bursting, everytime I would be on call with Mommy. And she felt equally helpless like how I felt when my daal, in the pressure cooker and the rice on the other burner, whistled at the same time. That morning my
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Following my recent journey to Roorkee, a city cradled by the waters of the Ganges Canal, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on the profound connection between India’s rivers and its cinematic storytelling. It’s fascinating how these rivers, the veins of the nation, flow not just through the land but through the heart of Indian cinema,
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The belief that all calories are equal is a widespread myth, even among the well-educated segments of our society. This notion is heavily promoted by the processed food industry to justify the increasing presence of ultra-processed foods in our diets. The argument posits that the source of calories—whether from protein, fat, carbohydrates, or whether the
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In today’s digital age, we often find ourselves overwhelmed by the constant influx of information, notifications, and digital distractions. Our digital spaces can quickly become cluttered, hindering our ability to focus, prioritize, and ultimately be productive. Decluttering your digital space allows you to remove distractions and create a focused environment. You get the following benefits, specifically,
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Devyani Chaubal, the late gossip queen of 1980s Bollywood, had once written about a yesteryear showman who used to wipe his hands on her sari pallu whenever they ate lunch together on the sets. Since I misspent my growing years reading magazines, I came upon this nugget. I couldn’t un-see what I read and as
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In a fraternity where terminologies, nomenclatures, and eponyms shape and reshape their identities like a spy on a run, this newly born medical coinage should not surprise us. Except that it has less to do with Diabetes and more to do with Dementia. Let’s cut to the point without any procrastination. Just when we thought
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Opening at the Bikaner House LTC is Italian artist Francesca Amalia Grimaldi’s exhibition Metamorphosis presented by Mashaart of Delhi. Grimaldi is a 64 year old artist who is also a trained geologist. In this solo exhibition there are 32 canvases that move from a singular landscape to a series of works that have been divided into
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-V S Krishnan In the midst of peace and tranquility that prevailed in Ayodhya, Prince Ram once found traces of sorrow among people. He pondered questions such as: What is the meaning of life which consists of sorrows? How to end the repetitive nature of this life? Is liberation possible, how? As if to answer
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