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Parul Bhandari
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How violent abuse of girlfriends and partners often hides behind the language of romance
There are several women quietly suffering in their ‘modern’ love stories.
Parul Bhandari
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Covid-19 lockdown has brought joys of old friendships into focus – and the pain of wilted ones
It is important to realise that feelings of love, support and trust do not always remain and can often either fizzle out or take more painful turns.
Parul Bhandari
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On Amrita Sher-Gil’s birth anniversary, a closer look at the women in her paintings
She accentuated the female form and its expressions by use of bright single colours, to bring attention to themes of melancholy and monotony in women’s lives.
Parul Bhandari
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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The Art of Solitude: These three painters are more relevant now than ever before
Why we need to look once again at Amrita Sher-Gil, Edvard Munch and Edward Hopper.
Parul Bhandari
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The coronavirus lockdown is putting urban Indian couples to the test
With the shrinking of personal space, relationships have entered a phase of fragility.
Parul Bhandari
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How the injuries of modern love are redefining India’s ideas of traditional marriage
Heartbreak may make an individual decide to choose a more formal process of spouse-selection, aided by parents or a matchmaker.
Parul Bhandari
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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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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What their big fat Auli wedding revealed about the Gupta family – and India’s elites
The choice of destination for a wedding could indicate a sense of identity, uniqueness and values with which the elites would like to be associated.
Parul Bhandari
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Curated to be globally Indian: From Virushka to NickYanka, a sociologist analyses Bollywood weddings
The message was communicated not only through the careful choice of clothes but also via felicitous displays of affection and intimacy.
Parul Bhandari