Anuradha Varma

Anuradha Varma heads Express Parenting on IndianExpress.com. She tweets @anuvee. Email her at anuradha.varma@indianexpress.com.

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Holi 2017: The spirit of Holi is everywhere in VrindavanSubscriber Only

March 12, 2017 20:34 IST

The festival of colour is known for removing barriers of class and caste and, outside the rough and tumble of metros, people here seem kinder.

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

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What does it mean to be a woman?Subscriber Only

March 08, 2017 19:50 IST

Being a woman is definitely more than just discovering one’s femininity through a love for soft fabrics and the joy of wearing nailpaint.

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

International Women’s Day: Lady-oriented themes? Censor board, take a look at mythology!Subscriber Only

March 08, 2017 13:30 IST

The feisty women in Lipstick Under My Burkha, who are not afraid to express their desire, are in great company, particularly when it comes to our women in mythology.

Wed, Mar 08, 2017

The Censor Board, Koffee shots and Lipstick Under My BurkhaSubscriber Only

February 27, 2017 21:30 IST

Our Bollywood celebrities seem to have grown up, but not CBFC, which is why Lipstick Under My Burkha still has to struggle for a certificate.

Tue, Feb 28, 2017

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Maha Shivratri special: Shiva, the cool lover and husbandSubscriber Only

February 24, 2017 10:11 IST

Maha Shivaratri 2017: 'Shiva is both the life force and the death force, so there is great risk in taking him as a lover or husband.'

Fri, Feb 24, 2017

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Are frozen embryos real people?Subscriber Only

February 21, 2017 11:50 IST

When does life start? And is destroying an embryo actually akin to abortion?

Tue, Feb 21, 2017

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Valentine’s Day special: Serial daters or serial singles? Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!Subscriber Only

February 13, 2017 13:28 IST

In 2017, love isn’t the biggest thing, we are.

Tue, Feb 14, 2017

President Trump, can’t spell? Let India do it for you!Subscriber Only

February 11, 2017 14:54 IST

Here's a letter for US President Donald Trump.

Sat, Feb 11, 2017

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Akhilesh Yadav: This modern-day Arjuna needs no KrishnaSubscriber Only

February 09, 2017 08:06 IST

Akhilesh Yadav is no villain, he is the hero of the story and the icon for a pragmatic new generation that has no patience to be bringing up father as he makes one bad decision after another.

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

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Donald Trump and immigrants: The world’s a mess, but hope swells!Subscriber Only

February 03, 2017 12:43 IST

These Americans realised it was time to wear their heart on their sleeves as they turned out to make sure virtual strangers got the homecoming they deserved.

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

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Karan Johar: A somewhat silly boy (book review)Subscriber Only

January 25, 2017 12:59 IST

Besides the soul-searching bits, An Unsuitable Boy is really for fans of Karan Johar and great for anecdotal value on snatches of conversations with Shah Rukh Khan and the mythic Aditya Chopra.

Wed, Jan 25, 2017

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Karan Johar, we’re not ready to hear those three words!Subscriber Only

January 17, 2017 15:03 IST

And for the gay community, one of you is actually one of us… and isn’t that what the fight has been about? For now, the only three words we want to hear from him are, “I am Karan” and that, for anyone, should be enough!

Tue, Jan 17, 2017

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Unhurried in Meghalaya, the real Swachh BharatSubscriber Only

December 29, 2016 12:52 IST

The tongue-twister names take a little getting used to, but it doesn’t take long to feel at home with the unhurried hospitality, which can teach you a thing or two!

Thu, Dec 29, 2016

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Dear Zindagi & the Art of Slowing DownSubscriber Only

December 16, 2016 15:45 IST

The problem is real. We need to get those voices in our head, that constantly remind us of what needs to be done, to stop! In short, we need to practice doing nothing.

Fri, Dec 16, 2016