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CLOTHES AS IDENTITY MARKERS
Psychology says people keep clothes they haven’t worn in years: Here’s what that old dress and shirt hanging in your closet meanClothing can also embody our possible selves, the different versions of ourselves we imagine becoming in the future. Research on identity a...
The fear before the grief: When goodbye begins long before it actually happensThe death of a parent is one of life's oldest certainties. Yet for many millennials and Gen Z adults, it is an all-consuming preoccupation....
Psychology says adults with huge tattoos are not seeking attention, they are using the body to tell stories, reclaim identity and express authenticityPsychology suggests that adults with large tattoos are rarely trying to become someone they are not. More often, they are expressing and em...
Bee, wasp, or hornet nest? Why the wrong guess can quickly turn dangerousIdentifying stinging insect nests is crucial before removal, as bees, wasps, and hornets exhibit different behaviors and defensive reaction...
From protest to politics: How Tamil Nadu’s melthundu became an identity markerA simple shoulder cloth, the melthundu, has a rich history in Tamil Nadu. It began as a gesture of respect, was later used to challenge cas...
Did You Know: High-heeled shoes were originally designed for soldiers — here's how women claimed them!Did you know? The iconic high heel, now synonymous with femininity, began as a warrior’s tool more than a millennium ago before transformin...
What is Autistic Barbie? Mattel’s new doll sparks conversation on AutismMattel has launched its first autistic Barbie doll. This new doll features sensory-friendly accessories and design elements. It aims to rep...
From Malgudi days to modern runways: The blazer makes a timeless comebackThe blazer is experiencing a major resurgence, transforming from a symbol of authority into an emblem of ease and personal style. Designers...
The next chapter in wearable techWith FireLens, Fire-Boltt enters the smart eyewear market, redefining how Indian founders are shaping the future of wearable technology.
Make GST payments only by e-rupee, tokenisation can achieve total transparencyTo enhance the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, the GST Council should mandate e-rupee use for payments to curb input tax credit fraud ...
Experiment to addiction: How the occasional fancy purchases can quickly turn into habit, pushing you to the brink of financial crisisThe dangers of these social markers is that they tend to creep into our mandatory spends. They slowly become a part of our identity and pre...
X: The Brand, the Generation and Elon MuskTwitter has unveiled a new logo and a name change to 'X', which reflects the company's connection to Generation X. The letter X is versatil...
X: The brand, the generation and Elon MuskOn Monday, Twitter unveiled its new name, and with it, a new logo. The unfurling of the new branding had the same chaotic energy Elon Musk ...
AP investigation: How Moscow grabs Ukrainian kids and makes them RussiansRussia's open effort to adopt Ukrainian children and bring them up as Russian is already well underway, in one of the most explosive issues...
Skater Josefin Taljegard gives Audrey Hepburn-feels in trousers & high bun at Beijing OlympicsDespite loosening rules, few women figure skaters pick trousers.
Devoured by fear: The dark history of food being used for repressionWhen food is given, its nature can be a problem, as with the Uighurs.
How the internet helped break sexual taboos, especially for womenWith everything from porn to erotica available, the internet has been a space for many people to begin discovering what sexual freedom can ...
From Bal Thackeray to Rahul Gandhi & Narendra Modi: How politicians’ sartorial styles have played a key role in IndiaClothing in Indian politics is evidently too serious an issue to be left out on a washing line.
Budget 2011: Finance Bill 2011A BILL to give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2011-2012. Be it enacted by Parliament in...
- Strange clash of civilisations
Pink chaddis versus sarees is a strange take on the clash of civilisations.