If you are a female in India, you have surely heard or read about the tragic case of the 27-year-old female vet in Hyderabad who was gang-raped, tortured, strangled, and finally, burned alive. A few days later, the accused were shot dead in an encounter with the police, at the very same spot where they …
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We are all aware of gender discrimination and sexual harassment at the workplace — they are, after all, easy to identify. However, there’s a form of sexism that is subtle yet just as oppressive. We’re talking about the everyday, sometimes unintentional kind of chauvinism called casual sexism. Subliminal bias, being excluded from certain activities, and gender roles… …
One thing that life teaches us all is that change is constant. Why, not just our circumstances, even we change over time. But how do you know if you’re changing for better or for worse? While there are many ways to figure that out, one surefire indicator is wisdom. Here are some key signs that …
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‘Don’t take yourself seriously’ is often given as staple advice to a lot of people. However, have you ever wondered if it is the smart thing to do? Isn’t it detrimental to one’s success and personal growth? While it is obviously wise to not fret about every slip-up or missed opportunity, we cannot thrive if …
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“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” You’ve definitely heard some variation of this piece of advice way too many times to remember. It’s a popular belief, sure, but it’s bullshit. Like Red Foreman up there, it’s called work for a reason, right? Show me a dictionary …
Change is hard That’s what everyone says But like it or not, it’s inevitable So what’s the best way to deal? Don’t try to drink it in all at once Breathe and take baby steps Sip a little one day at a time Be patient and wait Soon time will do its trick Days will …
Shortly before she turned 61, Anne Lamott penned down a list of things she knew for sure, and gave a TED talk about it. Read on to know her wise take on family, God, writing, etc. 1. “All truth is a paradox” Anne starts off by stating that life is both beautiful and ugly. She …
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Pune: “18-year-old beaten to death, eyes gouged” Delhi: “Trader’s nose bitten off” Bangalore: “Goons molest woman, thrash her friend” What do these horrifying news stories have in common? They are all instances of a growing epidemic known as road rage. What is road rage and why does it exist? Simply put, road rage is the …
There’s no dearth of articles on the Internet that wax lyrical about the benefits of traveling. Not that they are really required in the first place, most people I know love to travel anyway. And then there’s the rest of us – that odd bunch who thinks traveling is overrated and is best done sparingly. …
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Ask any millennial about their childhood and they’ll most likely say that being a kid was awesome! Responsible, loving adults gave you all that you needed and you never had to worry about bills, meals, and all that grown-up stuff. Life was relatively more fun, easy and stress-free. Having said that, I for one believe …
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