Hair Raiser
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A chemist explains why your hair curls in the summer
The structure of your hair follicles, your genetic code and environmental factors influence how your hair behaves on a day-to-day basis.
Tara S Carpenter, The Conversation
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Indian schools and the Right-Wing have something in common – the desire to control women’s hair
Everyone has something to say about a woman’s hair, and it’s always based on stereotypes and a wish to control her life.
Karishma Attari
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The guide that explains how leaving your hair untied brings you sexual (and evil) thoughts
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has some thoughts on policing women's hair. But they are not the only ones.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
Trending
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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Hair on fire: Pakistani barber replaces scissors with flames for nuanced hairstyles
Shafqat Rajpoot's technique is extraordinary, even if it is not entirely his own invention.
Scroll Staff
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Untangling history: What hair and hairstyles meant in 16th and 17th-century Europe
Historian Dr Stefan Hanß investigates how hair reflected the profound religious and social changes sweeping through the continent.
University of Cambridge
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Why the barbershop is vanishing in the US
Is the decline of the corner barbershop another indicator that male friendships and community ties are eroding?
Kristen Barber, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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When Americans thought hair was a window into the soul
Christian, criminal or cowardly? People once thought your hair could hold the answer.
Sarah Gold McBride, The Conversation
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Keep your hair on: Africa is a billion-dollar business for Indian beauty firms
On Tuesday, Godrej Consumer Products India announced its plans to acquire the South Africa-based hair extension company Friska hair for an undisclosed amount.
Manu Balachandran, qz.com