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Never underestimate the poetic value of a broken heart, says Sharanya Manivannan, the author of ‘Witchcraft’ a book of poems, and the recipient of the Lavanya Sankaran Fellowship for 2008-2009.

Career

Flextime and Lay Off?

Employees who work reduced hours save money for the company and those who work from home tend to be more productive.

In Vogue

Six yard wonder!

Did you know that there are over 1,000 forms of saris in India? A new book unravels news secrets of this traditional Indian dress.

Beauty

Get softer, healthier skin

Here is how you can prevent Psoriasis and keep your skin healthy.

Health

The chill pill for your heart

Recently, loads of people in their 20s and 30s, in the rush of a stressful, competitive lifestyle, fall prey to heart disease.

Compiled by: Anjali Menon

Bad bad world

Ineffective child abuse laws

India arguably has the highest number of children facing exploitation and neglect.

Hey Ram: Where's that axe?

Human trafficking is world's fastest-growing criminal industry with annual revenue at USD5-9 billion.

Around The Globe

Caught in culture clash
12-year-old Suzannah, was suspended from school for piercing her nose.

Expelled for a mini-dress
No, it was not in any Islamic country, but a Brazil college that expelled her for wearing a mini-dress.

Celebrity Gossip

'I am working on my Hindi'
With the release of 'Aladin', Jacqueline Fernandez is here to stay in Bollywood.

Rihanna talks about breaking down and her new CD

Madonna lands in Brazil with her rabbi

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Leisure

Picking up the right pooch

'A dog is a child's best friend too; but only if you pick the right breed. Here are top 7 breeds for children.

Soul Curry

Natural highs

It is necessary to take a few moments to remind yourself of the parts of life that make it worth living.

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In The News

Karnataka Minister resigns

Will sue Buddha, says Mamata

Nooyi hopes for better Indo-US ties

K'taka crisis solved: Sushma

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