Yes, I have facial paralysis, and yes, I am a beauty queen
Facial paralysis put a dent in Dr Hetal Kasliwal’s ability to smile fully, but she went ahead and won a beauty pageant nonetheless.
Category: Love & Life
4 Smart, Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Options for Eco-Conscious Women
On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, we list four options that will keep both your body and the planet safe.
“Women Should Prioritize Fitness As They Get Older,” Says Senior CrossFit Champ
Entrepreneur, golfer and CrossFit champ Madhu Singh is only getting fitter as she grows older, and believes age has nothing do with one’s health and strength.
What is Access Consciousness and why are Indian women so drawn to it?
A fresh new healing modality and life philosophy has been sweeping through urban India, leaving women quite happy in its wake.
When a Midlife Couple Took a Perilous Trek up to Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan
A midlife couple undertakes an arduous journey up to Tiger’s Nest temple in Bhutan. After all, age is no bar when it comes to challenging one’s own limits.
“Viagra is a Feminist Conspiracy Against Men”
Who does it benefit, exactly?
How a solo trip to Thailand changed me forever
The idea of a woman travelling alone to Thailand may win surprised looks from well-wishers in India but there’s no place better to go solo.
“The Constant Fascination I Received as a ‘Princess’ Made Me Shy and Apologetic”
Princess Urvashi Singh of Khimsar on her childhood memories and breaking stereotypes of erstwhile royalty in India.
How to Clear the Clutter in Your Life Using Thoughts, Voice and Action
In order to bring the new into our lives, we have to let go of the old. Kay Newton shares new ideas for cleaning out all levels.
This Former Nutritionist’s Beauty Brand Is Wholesome, Healthy Skin Food
Former nutritionist Raman Puri has put her knowledge of healthy ingredients into the making of her truly effective nature-based beauty range Spaveda.
This Startup Makes the Softest Eco-friendly Sanitary Napkins in India
Entrepreneurs Monica Bindra, Nazish Mir and Ali Mir are redefining menstrual hygiene with their new eco-friendly range, Laiqa.
Multi-religious, multilingual: this is my family, this is India
Do we even need homogeneity to identity as one couple, one people, one nation? Says who?
There’s no such thing as a failed marriage
Such terms went out of fashion in the last century. Let us lay them to rest.
A little girl with prosthetics and a very special adoption
Adopting a special-needs child can come with its own complexities, but there is nothing nobler than opening your heart to someone who needs you.
A Journey of Gazing, Romancing and Dining Through Istanbul
From whirling dervishes to comical ice cream vendors, Kaveri Jain goes on a magical, memorable journey through the Turkish capital.
This Supreme Court advocate lost 24 kg with oodles of self-love
Accomplished advocate Neeha Nagpal found that weight is just one aspect of a very important relationship: the one with yourself.
Divorce is not a badge of shame; it’s a medal that says I’m not a coward
For a very long time, Sayanki Chakraborty hid her truth. But why should she, when this truth is a testimony to the fact that she has taken ownership of her life?
3 Indian Beauty Brands That Bring You the Best of Nature and Science
These three beauty brands bring you the best of Ayurvedic recipes and natural ingredients, in easy-to-use formats.
RJ Meenal on How to Rock the Airwaves with a Smile, No Matter What
If there’s one thing that Meenal Patil has learnt in 17 years of being a radio jockey, it’s how to show up day after day with a chirpy and fun attitude, even if things aren’t so rosy in her real life.
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