Kolkata psychiatrist develops selfie addiction scale- Third gender in Tamil Nadu faces more abuse in office than on streets
A transgender may have to be more wary of the colleague in the next cubicle than a stranger on the street. - Ganesh pandals focus on farmer welfare and water conservation
Ganpati pandals often seem to be the conscience keepers of society given that they focus on topical causes apart from entertainment. This year the plight of farmers in drought-affected regions of the - Schools take healthcare beyond mere check-ups
While it's mandatory for schools to conduct annual health check-ups, several institutions in the city are providing much more than a visit by a general practitioner or a dentist. As a comedian, Karthik Kumar must count as among the most atypical messiahs around. The content of his stand-up comedy has no obvious messianic streak. But, in its packaging and underlying intent - Pain of becoming vs pleasure of being
With just days to go before she walks the ramp, 22-year old K Heena follows a strict exercise and beauty regime. She hits the gym every day, practices her catwalk regularly, and is a regular at the - In Tamil lit, an erotic bhakti for Krishna
On Janmashtami, we recall works of Tamil Vaishnava saints who expressed love for god the way a woman would for her lover - Differently abled youngsters become entrepreneurs, start bike taxi service
In a city that sees commuters battle transportation woes, bike taxis have come to the rescue. - How America keeps Chennai kids in thrall
- Toss the bouquet. It's bonsai for the bride
It's an idea that's evidently taking root. A family in Chennai recently gave away more than 100 potted plants as return wedding gifts. A Bengaluru company gifted 300 pots of calathea zebrina to - Rakhis shaped like earrings, soft toys, tortoises in demand
Rs 1,000 Silver Designs Are Popular Too - Women build road to school that authorities won’t touch
That God helps those who help themselves was proved by the residents of Baner and Balewadi on Sunday when they got together to construct a make-shift approach road to Vibgyor High school behind - Doctors deal with loss of hearing complaints from younger lot too
Occupations, lifestyle, electronic gadgets responsible for discomfort. - Sangharsh is legacy for this village
On the occasion of the country's 70th Independence Day on Monday, the villagers- almost all of whom are in one way or another related to the pre-Independence heroes - are set to launch a campaign - Caste still biggest matchmaker
Living in a world that is increasingly shrinking because of the internet, greater exposure and modern means of communication does not seem to have any impact on this aspect of life. Most families - Independence Day special
Sixty nine years ago, we freed ourselves from the British. And as we progressed as an independent nation, we continued to shake off other chains that bound us body and mind. This Independence Day, we - UP's Anjani village has a thing for olive green & khaki
Anjani, a nondescript village in Mainpuri district, may not have much to show off, except the fact that two-thirds of the saras crane population of the state resides in its vicinity. But little do - In search of Portuguese imprints in Chennai...
- A selfless act that set live donor trend
Apart from the ordeals of living with such an ailment the finances required for regular dialysis were beyond the reach of the 46-year old electrician, who had two school going sons. His wife was also - Mom of 2 takes to FB to share horror of drink spiked with date rape drug
The woman described the ordeal on the post in a bid to make people aware of the perils of leaving drinks unattended. “I am lucky to be alive and I want to tell everyone I know about this,” she said. - Ooty farmers celebrate local Pied Piper's b'day with a rat-shaped cake
- 25 years on, this hamlet's bond with winged beauties grows stronger
The entire flock of birds flew away in August, only to return in January. And this time the group was bigger. As years passed by, more tamarind trees sprang up and the gram panchayat decided not to - Vapers claim e-cigarette ban not based on any study, cite RTI reply
Members of the city's vaping community (e-cigarette users) mostly young techies, have taken the Right to Information (RTI) route to debunk the government's claim that the ban was based on scientific - Believe it or not, Bengal has only 784 atheists
At 34 years, Bengal may be right on top when it comes to having had the longest rule by a communist government, but here's something that stretches belief: the state has only 784 professed atheists. - Well-diggers battling to retain relevance in drying landscape
The Manevaddas, Who Hail From Vaddarapalya, Lament Not Being Able To Dig A Well In Their Own Village. - Dabbawalas aid farmer’s son in journey across world
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