articles by Ankita Maneck

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Urdu literary icons get a visual makeover with Shiraz Husain's Khwaab Tanha Collective

Shiraz Husain presents literary greats in a way you've never seen before, on his Facebook page — Khwaab Tanha Collective

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Before Dunkirk, here are films that highlighted events of World War II: Throwback Thursday

Schindler's List, Sophie's Choice and A Boy In Stripped Pajamas chronicled World War II expertly on the big screen, but here are some films that define that events of the war through different aspects.

Life

aAA eEE Anjali: This web-series by the transgender community hopes to bust myths, misconceptions

The YouTube channel TransVision hosts the web series Aae Ee Anjali by the transgender community to provide factual information on their lives

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Harrison Ford turns 75: A look at his memorable films, from American Graffiti to Air Force One

You know Harrison Ford from Indiana Jones and Star Wars. But have you seen these other films?

Entertainment

Spider-Man: Homecoming — What the teen superhero means for Marvel's Cinematic Universe

Spider-Man brings the much needed humour quotient to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Life

Micro-narratives of change: These Indian women are telling stories that need to be heard

Meera Devi writes, General Narsamma runs a radio station and Aisha Khatoon films to bring about a change in the lives of women.

Life

Flying high: How Arif Chaudri aka Flying Machine became India's best known b-boy

Arif Chaudri, 19, is better known as Flying Machine — the best b-boy in India

Life

Oh Nari, So Sanskari: A modern take on Indian feminism with Draupadi, Kunti and Gandhari

Oh Nari, So Sanskari! is a zine that features Draupadi, Kunti and Gandhari talking about issues modern women face — right from body shaming to the emphasis on virginity — created by artist Annushka Hardikar

Life

Ruskin Bond: 'Writing has suddenly become a very fashionable profession'

Ruskin Bond talks to us about his new books, his favourite crime fiction novels and literature festivals.

Life

From the streets of Mumbai to ballet school in New York: Amiruddin Shah's inspiring story

#Fweekend: Amiruddin Shah's passion for ballet lead him to joining the most prestigious ballet school in the world | Yehuda Maor | Danceworkx | Ashley Lobo

Life

International Yoga Day 2017: The coolest yoga practitioners to follow on social media

On International Yoga Day 2017, here's our list of the coolest yoga trainers who travel the world and teach asanas to celebrities.

Life

International Yoga Day 2017: Moms-to-be, give prenatal yoga a thought

Prenatal yoga can be immensely beneficial for moms-to-be

Life

Aranya Johar: You've probably seen her perform; now meet the feminist poet with a flair for rhymes

Aranya Johar's poem 'Brown Girl's Guide to Gender' made her a viral social media sensation. And with good reason.

Entertainment

Orange is the New Black Season 5: The drama is grimmer, faster, and more chaotic

Orange in the New Black premiers its new season: character deaths, relationships and future of the Litchfield inmates lies in balance.

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The Mummy review: Tom Cruise's character reminiscent of Top Gun, Mission Impossible

The Mummy is an adventure action thriller and is directed by Alex Kurtzman. The film is slated to release on 9 June, 2017.

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Karan Johar's conversation with Jaggi Vasudev was a spiritual spin on Koffee With Karan

Karan Johar, 'the delightfully frothy filmmaker' was going to interview the motorbike riding mystic Jaggi Vasudev.

Life

World Environment Day 2017: Suprio Das' ZIMBA gives clean drinking water at the turn of a tap

Meet Suprio Das, the inventor of ZIMBA: the portable purification device that provides clean drinking water to villages in India.

Life

World Environment Day 2017: Auroville collective EcoFemme makes sanitary napkins eco-friendly

EcoFemme aims to help women with eco-friendly pads and better menstrual hygiene