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K Ayyappa Paniker: Selected Essays;
Edited by K Satchidanandan; Publication 
Sahitya Akademi; 252 pages.

Man of the Word

March 4, 2018 00:24 IST

A brief exploration of the wide literary oeuvre of Ayyappa Paniker through a selection of his critical essays

1984: India’s Guilty Secret, Author: Pav Singh, Publication: Rupa Publications India

That Which Doesn’t Heal

March 4, 2018 00:20 IST

An account of the 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom which, while recalling a shameful episode, offers no fresh evidence

How India Became Democratic: Citizenship and the Making of the Universal Franchise 
Ornit Shani 
Viking India
304 pages
Rs 599

Constructing Democracy

March 4, 2018 00:13 IST

What went into the makings of India’s democracy and the crucial role of bureaucratic cogs, big and small, in defining citizenship

Oscars 2018, Oscar, Golden Globes, BAFTA, Celebrity stylists Elizabeth Saltzman,

Oscars 2018 red carpet fashion: What goes into choosing the right dress

March 4, 2018 12:50 IST

The build-up to those precious moments on the Oscars red carpet often starts months in advance, and could even entail shortlisting as many as 60 dresses for an A-list star who will be going up on the stage.

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Paris Fashion Week: Tuzki Inspires Manish Arora Collection

March 3, 2018 21:11 IST

The collection, including t-shirts, dresses, jackets, pants, sweatshirts and accessories like backpacks, pouches and clutch bags, inspired by the rabbit, will be widely promoted and available for sale across Manish Arora fashion stores in China, Tuzki's home country, before bringing it to the Indian market.

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Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut, Kriti Sanon: Best airport looks of the week (Feb 24 – Mar 3)

March 4, 2018 10:43 IST

While Kangana Ranaut proved that pantsuits are not only red carpets, you can sport them at the airport too, Deepika Padukone gave us fashion goals in monochrome outfits. Here's a round-up of the best airport looks of the week.

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7 ways to save money while spending online

March 3, 2018 14:17 IST

First decide what you want to buy and then compare prices across shopping sites. Every shopping site has partnerships for cashbacks and discounts with one or more banks, either on an ongoing basis or during special sales.

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Teachers may help reduce mental health problems in children

March 3, 2018 13:06 IST

The findings of the study are based on a meta-analysis of 43 controlled trials that collectively had almost 50,000 elementary-aged children participate in school-based mental health services.

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Spirituality, mystery, detectives and growth (Book Reviews)

March 3, 2018 11:57 IST

Books review of the week: Blake Crouch's Pines, Amma's Pearls Of Wisdom by Mata Amritanandamayi, Alexander McCall Smith's The House of Unexpected Sisters and The Growth Delusion by David Pilling.

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Scientists discover new target to treat depression

March 3, 2018 11:25 IST

The research shows that individuals with high levels of an enigmatic receptor called GPR158 may be more susceptible to depression following chronic stress. Read on to know more.

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Hormones do not affect girl’s gender identity

March 3, 2018 11:10 IST

The researchers explored how prenatal exposure to androgens — hormones that are typically higher in males than in females — affected whether girls played more often with boys or girls.

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Lancet study on savings on pollution: Health savings exceed cost of meeting climate targets, says study

March 3, 2018 03:00 IST

India is estimated to spend between $0.1 trillion and $6.5 trillion between 2020 and 2050 on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Savings from improved health could be anywhere between $5 trillion to $30 trillion in the same period, according to the study.

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Oscars 2018: Time’s Up will be a part of 90th Academy Awards, but no dress code

March 3, 2018 00:12 IST

Time's Up was "launched on the red carpet, but was never intended to live there," Rhimes said. Besides the black dresses at the Globes, Time's Up supporters wore white roses at the Grammy Awards. No such uniformity is planned for the Oscars.

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Alaska’s Iditarod sled dog race to begin amid turbulent year

March 2, 2018 23:51 IST

The deaths of five dogs connected to last year's race also played a role in increasing pressure from animal rights activists. Three of the deaths occurred during the race, and two dogs died after being dropped from the competition.

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Why Europe still has so many measles outbreaks

March 2, 2018 23:34 IST

Serious complications, including blindness and a swelling of the brain, are more common in young children and adults over age 30. Through vaccination programs, measles has been eliminated in the Americas and many other countries have pledged to stop the disease's spread by 2020.

Holding hands can sync brainwaves, ease pain in couples

March 2, 2018 18:06 IST

The study found that the more empathy a comforting partner feels for a partner in pain, the more their brainwaves fall into sync. And the more those brain waves sync, the more the pain goes away.

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Jewellery gifts suited for your friend

March 2, 2018 18:00 IST

You can customise jewellery as per the design and requirements you think would best define your friend. Gift a personalised chain or mini bracelet with the initial of the name perhaps. A single thin silver chain with a small hoop of triangle, or bars, or two layer chains long short will go with any outfits.

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Fitness for me is a way of life: Malaika Arora

March 2, 2018 17:54 IST

"Fitness for me is a way of life. It is like my oxygen! Nothing else is truly yours than your own body, and there is no substitute for a healthy body. I would urge everyone to stay fit and invest at least 30 minutes each to staying fit. It doesn't take much," Malaika Arora told IANS.

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Happy Holi 2018: Detoxify after Holi with these expert diet tips

March 2, 2018 12:00 IST

After consuming a lot of junk food and alcohol during Holi, it is time to start the detoxification process. Here are some expert tips to get your body back to normal. If you are too lazy, you can just start with drinking coriander water.

At a rehearsal of the play Chowki No.10, which will be performed on March 3. (Express Photo)

Jaspal Bhatti Humor Festival: A reunion and homage at Chowki No 10

March 2, 2018 10:58 IST

Savita Bhatti, wife of Bhatti, said last year Kuldeep Sharma had floated the idea of this play during the festival, but at that time there was no scope of doing it as they had already decided the schedule.

States with high GDP face greater risk of diabetes: Study

Lancet Research suggests five types of diabetes, treatment needs differ

March 2, 2018 06:48 IST

According to WHO estimates, India has about 70 million diabetics and is rapidly moving towards becoming the diabetes capital of the world, even though rates of the disease are increasing across the world.

Happy Holi 2018! Live updates of celebrations from across India and world

Holi 2018! Highlights of celebrations from across India and world

April 22, 2018 18:18 IST

Happy Holi 2018! This festival of colours, here's what happened in India and around the world as people came together to celebrate one of the country's iconic festivals.

Infinite Shades of White

March 2, 2018 00:01 IST

White is the synergy of all colours; it is both sensual and sublime. While ancient Indian theatre used white as the colour of fame, laughter and glory, during festivals such as Holi, white becomes the base to absorb other hues. We talk to artists and designers on how they have interpreted white in their creations.

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‘I never knew that one could live a life as an artist’

March 2, 2018 00:00 IST

Balan Nambiar on his six-decade journey as an artist, and the shrine that inspires his sculptures

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Drinking ‘grassmilk’ may boost heart health

March 1, 2018 22:32 IST

The findings, published in the journal Food Science and Nutrition, showed that grassmilk brings the omega-6/omega-3 ratio to a near one to one, compared to 5.7 to one in conventional whole milk.

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