Every day is Galentine’s Day
In case you’re wondering if there’s a typo in my title, wonder no more. That IS supposed to be a “G” and not a “V.”
And if you’re now wondering what Galentine’s Day is, well, it is a day of “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.”
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Stand aside Superman and Batman: Here comes Pad Man!
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Yes, you read right! Pad Man is a Bollywood film based on the true story of a Coimbatore-based social entrepreneur, Arunachalam Muruganantham, who made it his mission to find a cheaper way to manufacture affordable sanitary napkins for women in his village.
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5 weird courtship traditions you’ve probably never heard of
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Many lovers typically exchange roses, sweets, jewelry and other gifts on Valentine’s Day — but here are a few unexpected ways of expressing love.
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When age is an afterthought
Recently a friend in Britain sent out invitations for her upcoming 45th birthday celebrations. Her sentiments were unambiguous: “45 is Old, Old, OLD!! Come commiserate with me over a drink or 45!”.
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The female bouncer from New Delhi
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Mehrunnisha Shaukat Ali is a woman, a Muslim and a bouncer in a nightclub in New Delhi. She faces many challenges, mainly from men.
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Burqa, hijab or niqab? What is she wearing?
The Quran calls for women to dress modestly, though interpretations as to what that means vary. Here an overview of the most common types of clothing worn by Muslim women.
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Why many Indians prefer sons over daughters
Despite numerous campaigns and popular slogans over the years, the fondness for sons remains strong among Indian parents. Many of them continue to see boys as an investment and girls a liability.
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