Quick question: how many times have you turned down the chance to donate blood? Quite a few times, right? As we approach World Blood Donor Day on June 14, let’s bust some common blood donation myths so that this year, you finally get to participate without fear. Yes, we are in a pandemic, but we …
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#LoveJihad is trending on Twitter. Again. The focus of every Tweet I have seen so far is that a Muslim man has killed a Hindu woman. The same goes for a couple of newspaper headlines. It’s obvious: the idea is to promote Islamophobia. Wait a minute. Before you make any assumptions, I don’t support any …
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When was the last time you saw an anti-smoking advertisement that horrifically showed how painfully your life is cut short when you have one puff too many? Or even saw the grotesque and unmissable pictorial warning on a pack of cigarettes? Pretty recently, right? And I bet it stuck somewhere in your head too. Sadly, …
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Whether you are black, yellow, brown, or white, your name is a significant part of your identity. Even if it isn’t chosen by you, it is a representation of your being. People struggle with my first name so much that I spent years wanting to change it for a simpler, non-Persian one. Even though I …
#SayMyName: My Name Is My Identity And I Refuse To Hide It Read More »
India is going through its second wave of Covid-19 and it’s been horrific, to say the least. With the COVID crisis worsening with each passing day, the lack of life-saving equipment like oxygen cylinders, essential medicines, protective gear, etc. is becoming more pronounced and is having a devastating effect on India’s healthcare infrastructure. GiveIndia has …
Priyanka Chopra Just Declared War On Covid – And So Can You Read More »
“Everybody is starting to look the same. It is bizarre how everyone has the same facial features now.” — Mila Kunis Not everyone is good-looking, just as not everyone is intelligent or rich. Yet being beautiful is something many of us aspire to be because humans are visual creatures. Appearance matters a lot, especially when …
You Are Not Beautiful — And No Filter Is Going To Change That Read More »
Being human, most of us feel moved by the plight of the underprivileged and want to do something to help them. Most big organizations have Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs in place to help us do just that, but how many of us actually participate? In an interview with Mahevash Muses, CSR Consultant Aditya Dhuri …
Getting things done has become incredibly tough owing to the pandemic and the political climate. Luckily, individuals like Lt. Bhaskar Shukla are around to share how you and I can function better. Over to him. From triathlete and security professional to motivational speaker and spiritual healer, you wear many hats. Which role do you most …
Humanitarianism Is The Best Religion, Says Bhaskar Shukla Read More »
When I was a little girl, I hated school with a passion. Back then, I was unaware of how important quality schooling is for a child and how I was privileged enough to be in a private school. Today, I am fully aware of the dismal state of most government schools in India and how …
In Conversation With Prashant Kumar, Founder Of The Apprentice Project Read More »
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 …