Sometimes - Different Truths

April 23, 2017
Amit Singh
Cover Story

Right of Housing in India and Forced Eviction: Does the Disadvantaged have Enough Protection?

This article examines the protection mechanism of housing rights in India. The roles of Supreme Court and High Court have been discussed. In addition, NGOs roles are illustrated. For...

April 22, 2017
Abha Iyengar
Creative Writing, Opinion

On Writing: Is Destruction Necessary for Creation?

The dynamics of creative writing has often eluded writers (poets included). In response to Jeanette Winterson, advice on writing, “Experiment, play, throw away,” Abha, an author of repute, talks...

April 18, 2017
Anumita Roy
Beauty, Health

Miracle Water: The Benefits of Ginger Water and Cucumber Water – II

In the second part of the five-part article on miracle water, Anumita tells us of the medicinal and beauty enhancements uses of easy to prepare home remedies, ginger water,...

April 16, 2017
Tapan Mozumdar
Fiction

Supermoon

A 25-year-old roadie, Nalin, meets a witch, Maya, an elderly widow. It’s a full moon night. Tapan takes us through many twists and turns, with sparks flying. Was Maya...

April 13, 2017
Rita Bhattacharjee
Advocacy, Health

A Guide to Health Insurance Plans for Senior Citizens – I

Health insurance policy is a must for the elders. Rita gives us an understanding of how to look at the fine prints of these policies and how to choose...

April 10, 2017
Dr. Navodita Pande
Wellness

Patanjali Yoga: Want Creates Fear, and Giving is Receiving!

Navodita, our Associate Editor, a yoga expert, tells us about the Eight Limbs of Patanjali Yoga, which tells us that want creates fear, while in giving we receive. Yoga...

April 10, 2017
Shameena Abdurahiman
Potpourri, Relationship & Lifestyle

Carrying the Past: The Story of Two Zen Monks

In an inward looking, reflective piece, Shameena asks, what is the use of carrying the unnecessary baggage of the past? She retells a well-known story of two Zen monks....

March 31, 2017
Shameena Abdurahiman
Fashion & Beauty

The Perfect Outfit Ideas: How to Choose Good Clothes?

Malaysia-based Shameena, a leading fashionista, and our Fashion Editor, discusses the perfect outfit ideas after discussing in detail the body types of women. She gives invaluable tips for choosing...

March 15, 2017
Lily Swarn
Food

The Indian Jalebi Evolved from a West Asian Dish

The Hobson-Jobson says that the word Jalebi came from the Arabic word Zulabiya or the Persian Zalibiya, which are names for a similar dish. West Asian Christian communities serve...

March 13, 2017
Dr. Tripti Sharan
Health

Cancer: A Viral Truth

Cancer cervix is leading cancer in Indian women and the second most common worldwide. A known cause, HPV ( Human Papilloma Virus), a known mode of spread i.e sexually transmitted...

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