Body Image
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Why the body positivity movement risks turning toxic
Critics of body positivity say the movement is not as accepting of all bodies as it claims.
Viren Swami, The Conversation
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Nevermind baby’s lawsuit against Nirvana is a warning to parents to think before they post online
A recent study found that 42% of teenagers in 25 countries are troubled by what their parents post about them on social media.
Alexandros Antoniou, The Conversation
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Men’s obsession with six-pack abs started long before Rambo and Terminator
It may seem like a relatively recent phenomenon, but a part of this obsession stems from a renewed European interest in ancient Greece.
Conor Heffernan, The Conversation
Trending
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Yes, India’s Constitution has been hijacked – but not by the Supreme Court
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‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ review: Sincere, plodding effort to debunk WhatsApp myths about the Mahatma
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Vikas Khanna’s new novel: A chef visits India to rekindle her love for cooking after losing her son
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan returns with ‘Pathaan’, wild scenes of celebrations across theatres in India
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Oscar-nominated film ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ is cuteness unlimited
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‘Strong is the new skinny’ isn’t as empowering as it sounds
Retired female athletes have unique struggles with body image, caught between the athletic and feminine ideals.
Anthony Papathomas, The Conversation
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An Instagram handle is challenging the conventional norms of beauty in India
Photographer Anushka Kelkar captures the journey of women who are battling negative body image.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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Video: This woman has embraced her excessive hair growth condition by sporting a full beard
Harnaam Kaur from UK, says she is more body confident now than ever before and hopes her story will help other women in same situation.
Barcroft TV
Video
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‘Tennis misses him’: Novak Djokovic asks spectators to applaud for Roger Federer at Australian Open
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Watch: US Embassy in India celebrates Republic Day with a performance of 'Vande Mataram’
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Satire: ‘Came to protest but ended up watching the film, says ‘interviewee’ on boycotting ‘Pathaan’
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Watch: Pet dog’s hilarious reaction as ball goes flying when he chews it too hard
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Watch: Fifty-seven-year-old does push-ups with a toddler on his back
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Watch: Rapper Sofia Ashraf is back, this time with an anthem for those who ‘can’t do sexy’
‘I’m unsexy, I know it, I show it... but I own it’, she raps.
Scroll Staff
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'Are you a WWF wrestler?': Bengaluru artist tackles body shaming with satire
Kritika Trehan's new book hopes to make body shamers feel at least part of the shame they've been doling out.
Rohini Kejriwal
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Why the ‘fitspo’ movement is damaging to women
The 'fitspo' movement may be aiming to promote a healthier body image for women, but it's just another narrow set of ideals about what women should look like.
Elise Holland, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ review: Sincere, plodding effort to debunk WhatsApp myths about the Mahatma
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‘Pathaan’ review: Shah Rukh Khan lights up an entertaining spy thriller
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Oscar-nominated film ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ is cuteness unlimited
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Three Oscar nominations for India: ‘All That Breathes’, ‘RRR’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’
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Shriya Pilgaonkar interview: There’s no big or small role but the depth you bring to the part
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Why do people risk their lives – or the lives of others – for the perfect selfie?
According to the science of selfies, they seem to tap into some deep psychological desires.
Michael Weigold, The Conversation
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Drastic plastic: a look at Barbie’s new bodies
Barbie has a forgotten history of changing in response to market pressures. Are her multiple new bodies ushering in an era of ethical body inclusiveness, or is Mattel just shifting deckchairs on the Titanic?
Juliette Peers, The Conversation
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How internet pornography feeds sex addicts’ desires
People who show compulsive sexual behaviour are driven to search more for new sexual images than their peers, according to a new study.
University of Cambridge
The Field
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ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals preview: India vs New Zealand, Australia vs England
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Hockey World Cup, India v Japan classification match as it happened: Abhishek shines in 8-0 win
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WPL: RCB chairman says franchise withheld overseas investment to bid for Women’s Premier League
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ICC Awards: Pakistan’s Babar Azam, England’s Nat Sciver named cricketers the year for 2022
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Australian Open: Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka set up big-hitting final with straight-sets win