When is a photograph of nude bodies artistic or titillating? A woman’s exposed nipple a political statement or erotica? A video of childbirth might show genitalia. Should what someone considers a celebration of life be censored? In 1964, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart declined to define what constitutes obscenity but famously added, “I […]
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Child ‘love marriages’ in Nepal blight young lives
Teenager Asha Charti Karki told her parents she was going out to study, but instead she ran off to wed her boyfriend – one of a growing number of Nepali teenagers who are marrying young by choice. “There were rumours about us in the village and I had fights at home. I […]
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It’s raining Indian men on international ramp
The year 2020 kick-started with the best of men’s fashion shows in Milan, London and New York. And as compared to previous years, where one would only notice one or two Indian male faces scorching the international runway, this year, the number has risen to eight. Indian models — […]
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Bike Shorts, Micro-bags: Fashion trends we wish to leave in 2019
As we move on with the brand new year and decade, new trends in fashion might come up or a few from the past might make a comeback, we can never be too sure. Last year saw the rise of ’90s fashion, and some of it played well with nostalgia to become […]
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Alia, Sara, Kareena, Ananya show how to wear polka dots
Polka dots are one of the more classicly timeless prints, and designers nowadays have been giving this staple print a makeover so that it is contemporary and modern, and not old-fashioned. In fact, polka dots date back to the mid-1990s, and we’re pretty sure you know the first famous person […]
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Face gems, white liner and wine lips: Wedding Beauty Trends for 2020
A wedding day is one of the most important days of life, with planning food, decorations, guest lists, and a wedding outfit, all while managing an everyday life- one has their hands full. Make-up is crucial to the day, and showcases personal style to represent the best version of the to-be-weds. […]
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Twelve best-dressed celebs at the 25th Critics Choice Awards
A night where everyone wants to be in the limelight, here are twelve of those who succeeded in staying in the spotlight for their attires in the gala evening of 25th Critics’ Choice Awards. E! News reports these are some of the most trending looks to start with for this […]
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Largest Harry Potter store in the world is about to open in NYC
Are you a sad ‘muggle’ who is worried that your life does not have enough magic and is still secretly wishing to get their Hogwarts letter of acceptance? Well, while we cannot guarantee you a letter, your attempts at becoming a bit more magical are soon set to become a […]
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Drop in number of kids drinking or having sex
Researchers have revealed that fewer children are drinking, smoking, having sex or taking drugs in Ireland. However, the study also found that there is a slight drop in life satisfaction and happiness – especially among girls. There has also been an increase in the proportion of children who have been bullied, the research added. […]
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Anamika Khanna: People get the impression that I might be elusive
Anamika Khanna was in town recently to kick off the 15th edition of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour with her muse Rhea Kapoor – her theme is ‘My craft, my pride’, and the entire tour is based on the premise ‘Pride,’ as an expression of success and individuality, with the […]
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Balenciaga hits the nostalgia spot with this $2950 Hello Kitty bag
Hello Kitty, is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio, created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974, and currently designed by Yuko Yamaguchi. Sanrio depicts Hello Kitty as a female gijinka of Japanese Bobtail with a red bow and, notably, no mouth. She initially featured only on coin purses […]
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Over 95% women do not regret having an abortion
Researchers have found that even five years down the line after having an abortion, over 95 per cent of the women said it was the right decision for them. Published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, the study found no evidence that women began to regret their decisions as years […]
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French designer cancels Paris fashion show, derailed by strike chaos
French designer Christophe Josse decided on Monday to cancel his catwalk show in Paris next week, blaming weeks of strikes against pension reforms for wrecking his preparations, just as the city gears up for two weeks of fashion events. The cancellation is an early sign of the disruption that the strikes, which have […]
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Milan designers consider menswear for the next decade
Milan fashion designers were taking a step back as they consider the import of presenting their first collections of the 2020s. The last decade marked a blurring in gender roles and also the rise of high-end streetwear. Anyone looking back at past decades will see how they softly blur one into the other. […]
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Youngsters get affected by their family’s social status more than anything else
Youngsters consider their family’s social status while planning for future education and work. This influence their mental health and stability more than their family’s financial status, education or prestige in professional life, according to a recent study. The research, which was published in the ‘Proceedings’ of the National Academy of Sciences, has found […]