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Mind The Gap
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Mind The Gap

Filmmaker Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth Dhanush is doing her bit to close the gender gap and she’s starting at home, she tells Neeti Jaychander, with her two sons

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DEC-6-2016
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The Accident Brought Out The Best In Me

Mumbai-based Paulami Patel lost an arm in an electrocution accident and lived to tell the tale of how she emerged bolder, stronger from it

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April 24, 2018
Breast Is Best
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Breast Is Best

It is described as the most natural thing in the world, but breastfeeding can be a challenge. Chencho Sherin Thomas answers some FAQs.

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December 18, 2016
Get Out Of Office On Time.. And Other Success Mantras
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Get Out Of Office On Time.. And Other Success Mantras

How do you make time for the other important things in life when work is taking up all your bandwidth? Namrata D’souza and Gia Claudette Fernandes have the answer.

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December 18, 2016
2016- Alia Bhatt's Best Year Ever
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2016- Alia Bhatt's Best Year Ever

So far this year, the 23-year-old actor has already struck two things off her lifetime bucket list: buy a home and act with Shah Rukh Khan. Next up: learning to cook authentic Italian dishes. 

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5 mins  |
December 18, 2016
The Good Fight
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The Good Fight

Like a modern day gladiator, Supreme Court lawyer Karuna Nundy tangles daily with beasts like patriarchy, censorship and corporate callousness. She tells Anindita Ghosh why she’s in the ring and which victories have meant the most.

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6 mins  |
December 30 2016
I Gave It My All
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I Gave It My All

Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Supranational 2016 Srinidhi Shetty got here thanks to her sharp focus. But how did this software engineer take to the ramp? 

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December 30 2016
It All Began With A Dream
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It All Began With A Dream

Aradhana Buragohain believes that to change your life, you must first grab hold of the reins. Nikita Sawant speaks to the spunky Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2016 second runner-up.

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December 30 2016
Walking To Change The World
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Walking To Change The World

Srishti Bakshi walked from Kanyakumari to Srinagar to start a conversation about women’s safety and empowerment in India, finds Nikita Sawant

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July 9, 2018
Sister Act
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Sister Act

Filmmaker, actor, writer, activist—Vaishnavi Sundar plays all these roles with élan. But the one she plays best is that of an unapologetic feminist. Nikita Sawant chats with the multifaceted woman

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7 mins  |
July 9, 2018
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Touchy Feely

No one knows his body like you do, and no one can give you the sensual massage that he can.

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December 7, 2017
Jealous Kind
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Jealous Kind

The green-eyed monster can make you snoop on your partner, lose his trust and ruin a good thing before it starts.

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December 21, 2017
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On A Roll

Atita Verghese is one of India’s very few pro skateboarders and she wants more girls to join her on the open road.

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December 21, 2017
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Education Is Empowering

At 18, Pankhuri Gidwani won the fbb Femina Miss Grand India 2016 and represented the country at the Miss Grand International 2016 pageant held in Las Vegas. Now she’s back to school for some unfinished business.

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December 21, 2017
Cheater's Code
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Cheater's Code

Emotional infidelity can be more dangerous to your relationship because it hides in plain sight.

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June 15 2017
Riding The Change
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Riding The Change

There are times when life suddenly throws a curveball that’s too daunting for even the toughest of us. Anindita Ghosh gets the experts to tell you how to sail through the turbulence with ease.

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June 15 2017
Naïve, Not Vulnerable
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Naïve, Not Vulnerable

Model and beauty queen Lopamudra Raut is equal parts sweet and sassy.The Miss United Continents 2016 second runner-up talks about life after the pageant, surviving the Bigg Boss house, and her Bollywood aspirations.

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June 15 2017
Premarital Sex: Aye Or Nay?
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Premarital Sex: Aye Or Nay?

Two women debate about whether premarital sex is essential for a happy relationship.

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December 18 2015
5 Tips: How To Fight Social Anxiety
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5 Tips: How To Fight Social Anxiety

Lack social skills? Feel tongue-tied around people? You could be socially awkward, a condition which may lead to a serious social anxiety disorder. Suchita Parikh-Mundul speaks to experts and finds out ways to stem it ASAP

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7 mins  |
December 18 2015
I Feel Like I've Come Back With More Strength: Diana Penty
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I Feel Like I've Come Back With More Strength: Diana Penty

After Cocktail, it seemed like Diana Penty, who played the charming but shy Meera, would be everywhere. But Diana, as we found out, has her own way of doing things. She talks to Akhila Vijaykumar about her new movie Happy Bhaag Jayegi, finding herself while travelling and falling in love with the big fat Indian wedding.

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December 18 2015
Sonakshi Sinha: It's Okay To Be Real
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Sonakshi Sinha: It's Okay To Be Real

An incredible five-year journey, amazing luck at the movies and a new career in singing—what more could a girl want? Vivacious star Sonakshi Sinha on her journey to the top and that funny thing called love.

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January 12 2016
Want To Look Fabulous In The Morning? Try This
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Want To Look Fabulous In The Morning? Try This

While late nights might point to either a happening social life or a rewarding career, the effects on your skin and hair are somewhat less than flattering. Faye Remedios chalks out a complete lifestyle guide to help you wake up looking fabulous.

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March 14 2016
Kangana Ranaut And Rangoli Chandel: Two Against The World
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Kangana Ranaut And Rangoli Chandel: Two Against The World

Kangana Ranaut and sister and manager Rangoli Chandel have faced the vagaries of Bollywood, as well as the acid attack that left Rangoli with deep emotional scars, as one. As they talk to Sandipan Dalal about growing old together, among other things, their great affection and loyalty is only too clear.

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March 14 2016
Sharmila Tagore, A Relevant Artiste
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Sharmila Tagore, A Relevant Artiste

Sharmila Tagore began her career with a Satyajit Ray film, went on to carve a niche in arthouse cinema and achieved stupendous success in Bollywood. In her 70s now, she’s still a relevant artiste. Hemchhaya De turns the spotlight on the superstar.

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March 14 2016
Mothers Who Have Nurtured A Generation Of Champions
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Mothers Who Have Nurtured A Generation Of Champions

We know that power and strength run in families. But what traits do mothers pass on to their daughters? An allergy to nonsense? Rajashree Balaram speaks to mothers who have nurtured a generation of champions, and daughters who are still learning, every day.

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10 mins  |
March 14 2016
Pregnancy, The End Of Your Sex Life!
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Pregnancy, The End Of Your Sex Life!

Pregnancy doesn’t have to mean the end of your sex life. Yes, you heard that right. Chirag Mohanty Samal gets experts to clear the air and sifts the facts from the myths.

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4 mins  |
March 25 2016
Burning Out At Work? Take Charge Now!
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Burning Out At Work? Take Charge Now!

It can affect your health, lifestyle and relationships. Upneet Pansare tells you how to identify the symptoms of a burnout and check if it’s time to write that farewell note.

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March 25 2016
Sniff Your Way To OMG Sex!
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Sniff Your Way To OMG Sex!

When it comes to sex, you should trust your nose. Research proves that it could be your best guide to finding bliss.

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April 8 2016
Why It's Getting Harder For Nargis Fakhri To Return Home?
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Why It's Getting Harder For Nargis Fakhri To Return Home?

The American actor and model had a dream Bollywood debut five years ago and it opened up a whole new chapter. Awaiting the release of four films this year and in the best shape of her life, Nargis Fakhri tells Sandipan Dalal why it’s getting harder to return home.

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April 8 2016
'I Get 60 Selfie Requests A Day'
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'I Get 60 Selfie Requests A Day'

Life has done a complete volte-face for Keith Sequeira after he appeared on Bigg Boss 9 recently. The model, actor and VJ tells Reema Behl about this new life.

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April 8 2016