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Goodbye 2016, don't think we'll miss you!
I wish Time knew that it was New again. I wish it stopped, did something remarkable or absurd to start off afresh. Only,...
Martial Arts and Women: Why women must embrace the Inner Fighter!
We all know that famous scene where Donny Yen, as Ip Man, beats up ten karatekas (all black belts), using the martial st...
What happens when you donate to The Batti Project
You have read about the Batti Project. You have seen the fundraising cycling challenge to be held in Mishmi Hills in Jan...
Is extending Maternity Leave truly a progressive move for working women?
In August 2016, the Rajya Sabha passed amendments to the Maternity Benefit Act (India), 1961, increasing the period of p...
World Environment Day: Let's make Earth Better again
Barring a few (you know who! ) the world leaders are waking up to the climate change and protecting our environment. Wha...
De-coding Indian Techie's 'On site' Dream!
Over the last two decades, the Indian middle class’s dream of securing a ‘government job’ has given way to landing a ‘bi...
The curious case of different surnames in a Bihari family!
I saw, what I presumed, was a Bengali surname and spoke to a complete stranger in Bengali. From her awkward stare, I rea...
Demonetization: channeling privilege for greater good
It has been around 3 weeks since Prime Minister Modi announced the demonetization move and with each passing day, it is ...
Why Blank Slate: Fighting Tribalism one day at a time
Loads of people ask us why we are called Blank Slate Chronicles? We thought we would give you our reasons. We are living...
The Dengue vaccine is around the corner, hopefully!
It was painful to watch my cousin writhe in pain, battling a 105-degree fever, on a cold hospital bed. The 32-year-old ...
India's morning cup is as diverse as its culture. What do you wake up to?
In India, the hot, brewed cuppa is not just an alkaloid fix. India's morning cup is a social catalyst, brewing ideas and...
Donald Trump is now at the White House. What does that mean for India?
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₹500, ₹1000 currency notes not legal tenders at midnight – how does it impact you?
India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has announced demonetization of ₹500 and ₹1000 currency notes, at midnight on 8...
Growing up with PCOS is no child's game. But, you can make it, as did I
I still remember that day when I heard my gynecologist proclaim that I needed a surgery to fix my twisted ovary. My ovar...
Is Microlearning another Learning Trend? What is it Really!
How many times do you check your mobile phones in meetings? In the bus, while riding back home from work? Or, even when ...
A Single Guy's guide to fending off the social pressure of Marriage!
You are 30, male, single and absolutely bugged with all the well-wishers who want to party at your wedding. Read some sa...
The Batti Project: A story of lighting up lives. This Diwali will you light up a home forever?
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Why we must shed our conceit and include the elderly in the technology revolution!
Yesterday evening, my mom was particularly excited by something she saw on the news channel, and repeated the headline ...
Theory Vs Practical: The education system in India versus the USA
“I want to be an actress when I am older “, said 10-year-old Kiara H. “ I am a dramatic person”. “She does not like mat...
Before Gold shopping at Akshay Trithiya, read this
Do you buy gold believing it is a great investment or do you actually enjoy wearing gold jewelry? This is an important q...
You would think that sexism works against women alone. In India, that might not be entirely accurate.
Ever wonder, why there are so many jokes doing the rounds about men being the victims in urban India, although facts oft...
The Social Media activities new-age Bengalis do during Durga Puja!
Durga Puja and Bengalis date back forever. (may not be historically accurate, but you get my point :) ) . There are thin...
Remembering their Unborn Children: Four Indian women speak up on coping with miscarriage
“Thank you for agreeing to speak with us on your deep and personal loss”, I wrote and scratched for the hundredth time. ...