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THE PURSUIT OF PEACE
Do you ever wonder if peace of mind is possible for you? Does the idea seem mystical, like a dream that can never be realized? For many, it sounds like a complicated matter, yet, when implemented, its simplicity is revealed. If we release fear and...
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THE EASY WAY TO WAYANAD
What does one do when the destination is a pretty hill station called Wayanad but all one has is a little over 24hours to explore it? A tad tough but absolutely doable… just grab those trainers, your rucksack and head out already! Magic on the...
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STREAMING IT SOUTH
When the first season of Sacred Games released on Netflix last year, millennials were quick to point out the inherent nature of violence and frontal nudity in the eight-episode crime thriller. In a particularly poignant scene in episode four, Kukoo (Kubra Sait), a transwoman, unfastens...
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GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY
Jeep Compass The Compass is Jeep’s cheapest offering in India and is already a craze amongst off-road enthusiasts. In its Limited Plus variant, it gets quite good at tackling different types of terrain. It comes with three driving modes — snow, sand and mud. It...
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WHY WOMEN NEVER TALK ABOUT BEING ‘WOMEN’
The first time I was asked, ‘do you masturbate?’ I remember feeling like I was put in a spot. I didn’t know how to answer it. I didn’t know what would be the appropriate reply. I didn’t know if I was supposed to masturbate or...
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THE PLEASURE IN FEELING PAIN
Here are two scenarios that could transpire after a particularly demanding work-out routine: one, you feel sore all over and you are suddenly aware of all the parts you worked on, and two, a tough new workout leaves you in pain and if you push...
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#SPEAKYOURMIND WITH SID SHANKAR
How would you define yourself? I don’t think anyone can answer this question with absolute truth, no? One needs to ask the people around oneself to describe or define them, or at least that’s what I think. First thing you do when you wake up?...
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WITH LOVE, COMES RESPECT
Life gives you many strange experiences. And for me, this was definitely one of them. I grew up being taught to be afraid and disgusted in the presence of trans women, but life taught me something different and I am thankful. While I was in...
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BY THE SEA, IN THE RAIN
The monsoon is the most beautiful season in India. Unless, of course, you hate rain. But for many people like me, there’s nothing more adventurous and romantic than a quick getaway to the beachside amid a violent tropical storm. The rough seas won’t allow you...
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