New study shows how maternal fear and anxiety can shape the next generation
Japanese researchers have discovered that anxiety in pregnancy worsens birth outcomes, implying that emotional support is a vital pillar of maternal healthcare.
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Literary sensation Mieko Kawakami on ‘Breasts and Eggs’ and why feminism is a human issue
Award-winning author and poet Mieko Kawakami on patriarchy in Japanese society, and her new bestseller ‘Breasts and Eggs’.
You See What You Believe: How to Make the Placebo Effect Work for You
This excerpt from an insightful new book ‘Everything is Figureoutable’ by Marie Forleo talks about the placebo effect and how our beliefs shape our lives.
This illustrator sketches the essence of Delhi through its public spaces
Cinematographer and artist Ankur Ahuja is capturing the essence of Delhi with unselfconscious drawings of people she sees in the city’s public spaces.
Ready to go it alone? A seasoned solo traveller shares 15 useful tips for women
Malvika Kaura learnt to travel by herself once her kids grew up, and boy, did it change her. She shares tips for solo women travellers from her own experiences.
This Family Has Travelled to 22 Countries in a Year – and They Aren’t Done Yet
Liz Deacle and her family have an unconventional lifestyle – on the road, across 22 countries, with teenagers who are educated by homeschooling and life.
Alone in Okinawa: An Indian woman sets off for a surreal 60th birthday
After journeying to 32 countries, avid solo traveller Versha Khanna decided to spend her 60th birthday in Okinawa, a small Japanese town in the middle of the ocean.
The Yogini from Japan Who Found Her Love and Calling in India
Aya was headed towards a typical corporate life in Japan, when a chance encounter led her to the path of yoga, and took her around the world till she found her calling.