Skin Isn't GlassWhy the Pursuit of the Korean ‘Glass Skin’ Might, Scientifically, Be a Redundant Venture for Indians Korean skincare routines might not even be suited for Indians -- due to differences in skin types, climate, and environment. By Devrupa Rakshit
Too White!Is This Normal? ‘White Lights Make Me Anxious’ White light's higher blue content can evoke feelings of alertness, exacerbating the stress and anxiety that one might already be feeling. By Devrupa Rakshit
It's CounterproductiveImpulsive, Indecisive Adults Were Probably Raised By Controlling Parents, Says Research Overprotective parenting involves excessive control, sheltering, and restricted autonomy -- catalyzing indecisiveness and impulsiveness. By Devrupa Rakshit
Vulnerability Meets AnonymityWhy It Can Be Easier to Open Up To a Stranger Than a Friend, Family Member The absence of attachment with a stranger -- coupled with the lack of repercussions for our disclosures -- heralds a sense of relative safety. By Devrupa Rakshit
Fatal FlawStudy Shows Why Sexual Harassment Survivors May Take Longer Than Expected to Complain The system is designed keeping in mind a "reasonable" person who reports immediately. But "real" people often react differently. By Devrupa Rakshit
Systemic PovertyWhy the Economic Marginalization of Indian Muslims Is Systemic Indian Muslims' access to education, employment, and political representation have all been on the decline. By Devrupa Rakshit
Kalle Hi NachnaIs This Normal? ‘Dancing Alone At Home Makes Me Happy’ Dancing alone in the safe space of one's home affords one with a unique opportunity for self-expression, away from the public gaze, By Devrupa Rakshit
Manifesting A New DawnWhy Bollywood’s Classic ‘Chiffon Sarees in Snow’ Trope Isn’t Cutting it Anymore 'Tum Kya Mile' stands as a relic of an era gone by, obstructing the path of the new cinematic age whose dawn we so desperately seek. By Devrupa Rakshit
Rishta Wahi... Soch WahiThe Indian Arranged Marriage System Publicly Updated Its Vocabulary, But Remains Prejudiced Privately Love may not be completely elusive within the arrangement, but it's not integral either. Love, here, is merely an unguaranteed bonus. By Devrupa Rakshit
Ethical QuandaryMicro‑Cheating Is When Someone Flirts, or Strays Slightly Outside the Bounds of a Relationship. Is it Infidelity? Many believe that since micro-cheating involves consistent emotional investment, it can be worse than physically cheating on one's partner. By Devrupa Rakshit
Grave SituationshipAnatomy of a Breakup: The Relationship Ended — That’s When the Sex Started "We fell into a pattern of being physically and emotionally intimate without the label of a relationship." By Devrupa Rakshit
I'm Posing!How Did Yoga Become Soft Power? Yoga's popularity sparks debates about the thinning line between its promotion for physical wellbeing and its association with Hindutva. By Devrupa Rakshit
Tick Tick... GO!Round‑the‑Clock Food, Smoke Delivery Services Are Sustaining the Great Urban Sleeplessness The accessibility of the delivery services reinforces a culture that values instant gratification over long-term wellbeing. By Devrupa Rakshit
Not a Greek TragedyWhy the Internet Is Obsessed With the Missing Titanic Sub While the jokes may be insensitive, they’re human. By Devrupa Rakshit
Ethical QuagmireThe First Synthetic Human Embryos Are Here — Are They Ethical? The ability to create embryos in a lab gives rise to ethical challenges that law -- and the scientific community -- is yet to address. By Devrupa Rakshit
Performing AuthenticityHow Beauty Brands Became the New Celebrity Currency The success of celeb beauty brands relying heavily on the fanbase of the celebrity, rather than the quality of the products themselves. By Devrupa Rakshit
Run... Hide!The Internet Deems Hiding a Relationship From Family to Be a Red Flag – But for Indians, It’s Complicated Given that India is a diverse country, the lack of cultural sensitivity and acceptance can thus play a role in one's decision to stash. By Devrupa Rakshit
A Glass of Sparkling Water Please?The Rise of ‘Dry Dating,’ or Dating While Sober, Explained Dry dating emphasizes emotional connections and shared values over fleeting experiences induced by alcohol-influenced connections. By Devrupa Rakshit