Stories written by
Rhema Mukti Baxter
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#DressLikeAnIndianWoman: Twitter gives Mumbai college principal a lesson in fashion and feminism
‘Match your traditional Kanjeevaram with a progressive outlook.’
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The heart-warming story of a Mumbai cobbler whose love for dogs landed him in debt
Manoj Purbhe is now the star of a crowdfunding campaign online.
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Modi-fying history: Social media photoshops Modi into the freedom struggle (and Kingfisher calendar)
Mahatma Gandhi’s ejection from the Khadi Commission calendar spawns funny memes.
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Trending
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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For good days and bad dates: These designer calendars promise a sunnier 2017
Learn something new every Sunday. Colour outside the lines. Spout a couplet or two.
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Meet the violinist serenading his cancer-stricken love on India’s street corners
Swapan Sett has been busking for over 14 years to raise money for his wife’s cancer treatment.
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Taher Shah's new year love note to humanity is a cat video in disguise
Humanity's angel is back as a coronated King Shah in bling.
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Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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#Muslimahchic: The young and fashionable hijabi revolution on social media
Dispelling prejudice, one fashion tip at a time.
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Yarn bombing: Why two Indian men are wrapping everyday objects with colourful string
Two artists have travelled 13,000 kilometres, transforming objects and places with a touch of yarn.
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A look inside the nerdy (and creative) world of India’s cosplayers
A novice, an expert and a young man challenging gender roles at Delhi’s Comic Con.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Hunger Games is a series on Karva Chauth’: Twitter riffs off Shilpa Shetty’s ‘Animal Farm’ quote
Social media comes up with an alternative book list after actress Shilpa Shetty recommends the George Orwell classic for kids.
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In 13 tweets, the RBI's demonetisation notifications reimagined as barmy in-flight announcements
'In case of turbulence, oxygen masks will drop down. Before using these, you need to provide a chest X-ray that is KYC-compliant.'
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Looking for cash? These ATM-finding apps and websites may be of some help
The search for banknotes made easy.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification