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Girls practicing self-defence techniques

Mriganka Dadwal, 33, still remembers that chilling day when with her sheer display of courage she not only saved her life but also changed the course of her life.

Osian’s takes film history to the youth

Film lovers can now access the entire repository of Indian cinema at a click.

Remembering Sophiya

Model and VJ Sophiya Haque

Former VJ-turned-actress Sophiya Haque died yesterday in London after a prolonged illness. Sophiya was reportedly suffering from cancer. The multi-talented beauty was a popular VJ on Channel V in the 1990s. The former model, after her foray in films went to England, where she starred in West End productions like Bombay Dreams, The Far Pavilions, Wah Wah Girls.

Voice of confidence

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Speaking is a luxury that most of us take for granted. Life coach, Dr Hiten Vyas stammers and tells us how a ‘shortcoming’ can actually be created into an opportunity to help out others. The 33-year-old UK-based author of Indian origin, through his e-books, helps built confidence in people with stammer.

Shake that belly beautiful

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In the movie Aiyyaa, probably the only thing one would like to recollect would be Rani’s sexy belly dancing in the song Aga Bai. The choreographer behind those perfect moves is India’s ace belly dancer, Delhi-girl Meher Malik.

Early office pack-up for girls in city of fear

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Young professionals love the city for its great work opportunites and youth culture. But the recent gangrape incident of the 23-year-old physiotherapist has instilled fear in working women.

Songs of change

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Since music transcends the language barriers, it becomes a perfect medium to put across a message. And that is what the “male feminist”, Rajat Kalra does. The 29-year-old engineer formed the band Naked Naga and has been creating music to speak up for gender equality.

Drama Queen to woo fashionistas

Delhi is the fashion capital of the country. And it has been attracting international mavericks of the glam world to mark their presence here.

Young guns wield the activist baton

The recent gangrape case in the city has lead to widespread protests and has given rise to a young breed of activists

The ongoing protests following the gangrape of a medical student in the capital has created a young brigade who are taking up the cause beyond the dharna district, Jantar Mantar. From mobilising crowds for peaceful marches to creating online forums and launching campaigns, these ‘activists’ are working on lasting solutions for women safety.

Paper-engineering

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Sachin George Sabastain has magical fingers. He would touches an old newspaper and turn it into a piece of art. The 27-year-old self-taught paper-artist has mastered this unique artform over six years and has been showcasing across the country. Interestingly, the artists has also connected his work with a cause.

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I want to begin with a little story that was told to me by a leading executive at Aptech. He was exercising in a gym with a lot of younger people.

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