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#SpeakYourMind with Srinda Arhaan
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#SpeakYourMind with Srinda Arhaan

FAUSTINA ROBERT CATCHES UP WITH THE MALAYALAM ACTOR ALL READY TO MAKE HER DEBUT

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April 2020
#SpeakYour Mind with Gayathri Reddy
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#SpeakYour Mind with Gayathri Reddy

FARDEEN NAUSHAD CATCHES UP WITH THE KOLLYWOOD BOMBSHELL

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April 2020
“I Was Compared To Salman Khan And I Thrived On It”
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“I Was Compared To Salman Khan And I Thrived On It”

Waiter-turned-model Mohammed Muzammil shares his tale of perseverance in conversation with Madhu Daithota

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November 2019
There's Something About Jolly!
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There's Something About Jolly!

The case of Kerala’s newest serial killer, Jollyamma Joseph, has shaken the country. Asha Prakash investigates the case and speaks to a forensic expert for more clarity…

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November 2019
“I Will Never Be Consumed By The Effects Of Stardom...”
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“I Will Never Be Consumed By The Effects Of Stardom...”

An engineer, a former IT employee, Kerala’s most desirable man, a formidable actor, noted performer, generous at charity...Tovino Thomas wears many hats rolled into one. But lightly. Because despite the rows of awards that sit on his mantle, the boy from Irinjalakuda is still... Dreamy-eyed, shy and someone who believes that there’s much more to be accomplished in his journey. Madhu Daithota catches up with Kerala’s reigning heartthrob…

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November 2019
A Festival Befitting This Temple
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A Festival Befitting This Temple

Asha Prakash talks to V Ratheeshan to give you a low down on the plans for the upcoming Lakshadeepam Festival at india’s most talked about temple — Sree Padmanabhaswamy

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November 2019
#SpeakYourMindWith - Swagatha Krishnan
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#SpeakYourMindWith - Swagatha Krishnan

FARDEEN NAUSHAD CATCHES UP WITH THE BUBBLY SINGER, ACTOR AND UPCOMING COMPOSER FOR A QUICK CONVERSATION

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November 2019
#SpeakYourMindWith - Shanvi Srivastava
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#SpeakYourMindWith - Shanvi Srivastava

MADHU DAITHOTA CATCHES UP WITH SANDALWOOD’S NEXT BIGGEST SENSATION

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November 2019
How To Lose Weight Post-Deepavali
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How To Lose Weight Post-Deepavali

We tend to indulge in sweets and savouries during festivals like Deepavali and end up gaining weight which we wish to shed immediately. Is there a way? We ask Bharat Raj to give some tips for those who may not be able to (for whatever reason) visit the gym and do workouts 

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November 2017
amma ushers in a power surplus era
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amma ushers in a power surplus era

it is the world's largest and was set up in a record 8 months.

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october 2016
oh! what a hack job
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oh! what a hack job

appalled by the chicanery in politics, sunitha choudhry wonders how to believe in politicians who indulge in so many lies and falsehoods through their actions but say that they have the nation's best interests at heart.

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october 2016
a complete woman
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a complete woman

a single mother of two growing children, 36-year-old meena chabbria, regional head (sales) in pvr cinemas, played a contributory role in achieving a rare distinction for a cinema chain, of being the 'official multiplex partners' for ' kabali,' a first in the south indian film industry. she speaks to provoke lifestyle about the highs and lows of her life and career 

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october 2016
The Kindness Project
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The Kindness Project

We call many things in life a `two-way street.' As humans, it is in our DNA to expect that if we give, we must in turn receive.

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March 2018
No One Size Fits All
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No One Size Fits All

Body types differ. This is a basic fact of life that one has to bear in mind before embarking on a diet or exercise regimen whether it is to just keep fit or to build muscles. When it comes to exercise, another key factor that would guide the workout pattern is age.

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December 2017
Vada Pay: A Maratha Legacy
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Vada Pay: A Maratha Legacy

Vada Pay: A Maratha Legacy

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February 2018
When Love Is A Swipe
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When Love Is A Swipe

Taking a swipe at the way modern day love blossoms on Tinder and such dating apps, Mathew J Maniyamkott tells us what real love is all about 

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February 2018
Film Reviews Should Be Taken In The Right Spirit
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Film Reviews Should Be Taken In The Right Spirit

Film Reviews Should Be Taken In The Right Spirit

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September 2017
Every New Mother's Dilemma
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Every New Mother's Dilemma

Having just conducted a series of workshops to create awareness on the benefits of mother's milk during the World Breastfeeding Week, Rajeswari Ajesh Saklecha enunciates on a dilemma that every new mother faces 

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September 2017
Balochistan And APower Struggle
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Balochistan And APower Struggle

New Delhi these days is divided over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s references to the Pakistani province of Balochistan, most notably in his tedious Independence Day speech, where the reference to the unsettled province came in towards the last lap of the 94-minute lecture (whereas the Americans kill terrorists and innocents with drones, Modi kills our sanity with his droning on and on.)

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Sepember 2016
They Are One Of Us, Not One Of Them
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They Are One Of Us, Not One Of Them

Worried over the spike in shootings of black men by the police in the US, a young Chicago-Based American tells us why it is happening and why it should end .

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Sepember 2016
Fear Not, You Won't Miss It
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Fear Not, You Won't Miss It

‘What is this life if, full of care,We have no time to stand and stare.

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Sepember 2016
draping women elegantly
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draping women elegantly

she has been draping women in exquisite sarees and also dressing them up with bespoke garments for 14 years. proprietrix of amrita amazing apparels, prabha narasimhan, designs exclusive blouses for women, each of which is a fashion statement. her vision is to showcase a grand collection of exclusive one of a kind sarees soon. she retails only sarees now but has a tailoring and embroidery unit that employs skilled workers, both men and women. over the years, prabha, who has developed an exhaustive clientele base among the crème de la crème of chennai, which also includes celebrities, runs brand amrita with two designers and 60 workers, holding exhibition of her sarees even in places like mumbai and bengaluru. she spoke to provoke lifestyle about her life and work 

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october 2016
Sex And The City
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Sex And The City

The film Taramani is a true reflection of society, particularly the changing sexual mores and gender equations in Chennai.

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September 2017
Corruption In India
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Corruption In India

Corruption In India

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September 2017
Politicising Economic Numbers
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Politicising Economic Numbers

Politicising Economic Numbers

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September 2017
Verdict On Talaq: A Victory For All Women
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Verdict On Talaq: A Victory For All Women

Verdict On Talaq: A Victory For All Women

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September 2017
Hema Malini
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Hema Malini

Hema Malini

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September 2017
The Picasso Behind This Art Haven - Majnu
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The Picasso Behind This Art Haven - Majnu

The Picasso Behind This Art Haven - Majnu

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September 2017
It's In The Way You Live
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It's In The Way You Live

Happiness means different things to different people and comes in various forms. For one person, it can mean having more money than they know what to do with and for another it can mean considering themselves lucky enough to be able to provide food for their family.

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January 2018
The Inveterate Optimist
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The Inveterate Optimist

Harpal Singh is many things rolled into one but that one thread that binds all those personae is the concern for people and nature. The founder of Fortis Healthcare Limited, who is the global vice chairman of 'Save the Children' board, spoke about his programmes and vision to G Babu Jayakumar 

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October 2017