Profession - Different Truths

April 28, 2017
Preeyan Abraham
Education & Career

How to Conduct and Present Yourself during an Interview – II

Bangalore-based HR professional, Preeyan, tells us how to crack an interview. In the second part of the three-part series, he gives invaluable tips on how to conduct and present...

April 19, 2017
Dr. Roxy Arora
Gender

Nandita Venkatesan: The Girl who Refused to Throw in the Towel

Fighting against all odds, a life-threatening disease, Nandita Venkatesan, emerged victorious. Her ordeals were long and unforgiving. But her never-say-die spirit makes her an inspiration for many of us,...

February 19, 2017
Amit Singh
Cover Story, Human Rights

Torture is Illegal and Inhuman

Torture is the worst ever human invention. The main focus of this article is on the preventative measures against torture and ill-treatment by state agents, particularly law enforcement officials....

February 16, 2017
Kavita Panyam
Health, Relationship & Lifestyle

The Philosophy of Depression

When the symptoms of sadness grow stronger with time, it’s time to seek medical help. Kavita, a practicing psychologist, tells us about depression, its symptoms among men, women, and teenagers....

February 13, 2017
Shail Raghuvanshi
People

Kedar Basha Sharpens Knives and Lives without Remorse

A native of Harichandrapuram village, in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, around 62km from Chennai, Kadar Basha has been a knife sharpener for the past 30 years. Pragmatic and down to...

February 11, 2017
Basudeb Chakraborti
Criticism

The Impact of Industrialism: Thomas Hardy and D.G. Rossetti

Thomas Hardy does not belong to the Pre-Raphaelite Poets. But both Hardy and Rossetti experienced the poignant sufferings of the people after the Industrial Revolution in England. D. G. Rossetti who...

February 10, 2017
Nikita Goel
Relationship & Lifestyle

Arranged Marriage: Common Worldwide till the 18th Century; India and Italy were Exceptions

Ironically, Indians during the Vedic Period were one of the few exceptional people to engage in marriage, of free choice (Swayamvara) and live-in relationships (Gandharva Vivah) back in time when arranged...

January 22, 2017
Sailasree Potay
Potpourri, Relationship & Lifestyle

Coffee, Friend and Conversation: A Deadly Concoction!

Every person self-pities himself/herself for doing so and thinks that they are the only ones dealing with problems and the rest are enjoying life. They end up asking the common...

January 16, 2017
Shail Raghuvanshi
People

Despite Hearing Disability Kadar ekes out a Living Selling Socks

Life is not easy for 61-year old Kadar. Though he is neither sad nor depressed, asking about his hearing disability is a delicate task. He lost his hearing ability at...

January 9, 2017
Shail Raghuvanshi
People

Broken and Lonely, Raju, the Vegetable Seller, Loves Crows

Thirty-six-year-old Raju, a vegetable seller, is lonely and broken. He was blamed for theft by his cousin, who was later caught red–handed, and lost his job. His wife was poisoned...

subscribe