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ECHOES OF MANIPUR
Conflict“The main focus of my photography is people, and I feel content if emotions are somehow captured in my images. Photography became a part of me, and going out more, meeting new people, learning about their experiences, and being able to tell their stories gave...
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TO THE MOON AND BACK
On July 14, 2023, India made history. It became the first country to send a mission to the far side of the moon. And at a fraction of the cost of many Hollywood movies on space. For instance, the Chandrayaan-3 launch cost the Indian Space...
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ECO-CONSCIOUS COUTURE SLAY WITH RECYCLED PLASTIC FASHION
A Tangled Web We WeaveThe fashion industry’s love affair with plastic has become a toxic romance. Synthetic materials like polyester, a common ingredient in clothing, are derived from petroleum, a non-renewable resource. The production process releases harmful greenhouse gasses, contributing to climate change. A staggering...
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WHO WILL SAVE PALLIKARANAI MARSH?
In 1972, the Pallikaranai marshland spanned 13,500 acres, but it has now shrunk to 1,200 acres. The government has been using this critical area, known as the liver of Chennai, as a dumpyard, receiving about 6,000 metric tonnes of garbage daily. A survey submitted to...
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HOW ATTRACTIVE IS CHENNAI FOR NEW BEGINNINGS?
Jane Kataria: When did you visit India for the first time? Why Chennai?Adeline Graham: I came to India six years ago to meet my team. It was never on my list of places to visit but I worked as a Marketing Director for a Chennai...
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COPS, CATASTROPHES & CHAOS
In the bustling heart of India, where chai simmers on every corner and the air vibrates with a symphony of honking horns and haggling vendors, lies a world beyond the typical cop show. Here, amidst the chaos and colour, thrives a breed of law enforcers...
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PARENTING CULTURAL EXCHANGE
The defining narrative of my life is that I straddle two cultures. As a first generation American, I thumbed my nose at my parents’ attempts to make me embrace their culture, refusing Bharatanatyam and Carnatic singing classes, and making friends mostly with my white peers...
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CHECK OUT THE WAVE OF NEW SUVS COMING TO INDIA
Hyundai Creta The Creta returns in an all-new avatar and this time it wears a sharper look along with more features being poured into the mix. The Creta is a hugely successful SUV due to its wide array of talents. Now, the new Creta in...
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HOW AI WILL CHANGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Women’s leadership and decision-making at all levels are vital to improving gender equity and equality, as well as economic, social, and political growth for everyone. So, this Women’s Day we ask Women Leaders from diverse fields - How AI will change the next generation of...
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PRIORITISING WOMEN’S HEALTH
Health is the backbone of a resilient, stable and thriving society but prioritising women’s health is largely ignored. The fundamental aspect of women’s health is work-life balance. In this breakneck life, women are juggling between multiple responsibilities, striving to strike a balance between professional growth...
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