Second Innings
01 Jan 2021
A post-retirement romance. The best is yet to be. Read on to find out what adventure this couple embarks on, in the sunset years of their lives.
Posts tagged with “women”
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Gene Queens
10 Oct 2020
Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna won the Nobel prize in Chemistry this year for their seminal research that has enable precise gene editing. Nina and Nana tell you all about it.
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Witness Testimony
17 Sep 2020
Inspector Rajan is baffled. Why are two impartial unbiased witnesses giving conflicting testimony? He needs to get to the bottom of this. Read on to find out what he learns.
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Always Wound
08 Sep 2020
Long distance relationships are a masochist’s dream. Pain is a known part of the deal. But what happens when an unexpected nightmare comes to pass? Can the already taut nerves and strained emotions get through it? Read on to find out.
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The Soldiers of Humanity
15 Aug 2020
The soldiers of humanity were drafted by evolution. They love what they do and often find it fulfilling, but they deserve compassion and respect as they battle pain, fatigue and a host of physiological problems.
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The Hurdles of Online Primary School
11 Jun 2020
In the midst of a global pandemic, one can’t help wondering, are online classes really necessary for primary school kids?
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The Undervalued Artist
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Tania Gets A Shock
02 Dec 2019
One day in school, nine-year-old Tania suddenly notices blood stains in her underwear. She realizes she is bleeding, and it won’t stop. Where is the blood coming from? Is she sick? What’s going to happen? Read on to find out!
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The Hack That Makes Kids Love Milk
15 Sep 2019
Is getting your kids to drink milk a struggle? Then allow me to let you in on a little secret that is sure to make your kids crave milk. Read on to find out.
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Kimya Awesome!
11 Sep 2019
Kimya Dawson's music with it's unique style, evocative imagery, and fascinating lyrics is definitely worth checking out.
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The More Things Change ...
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Going Beyond Understanding
02 Aug 2019
Worshiping something will always have you stuck at the level of a devotee, and will never stretch out to make you a creator. We need to encourage our kids to go beyond understanding and create. Read on to find out how creating makes learning a lot more fun, focused, and productive.
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The Past Lives Of Mom And Dad
13 May 2019
Children don't often think much of the lives their parents had before they were born. I found that sharing stories from pre-parenting days was a great way to bond with my girls and perhaps the perfect way to celebrate mother's day. So how did you celebrate?
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SO WHAT?
08 Mar 2019
Flash fiction based on a situation prompt. Prompt: You have an uninvited guest at a party..
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Health, Romance, And Fun, All In One!
18 Feb 2019
Here are some fun sporty activities than can liven up your date nights and family fun nights.
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A Review Of Hidden Figures (Movie)
17 Dec 2018
A review of Hidden Figures, a movie based on the struggles and triumphs of three African American women who worked for NASA when racism and sexism were rampant.
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The Scent Of A Man
13 Dec 2018
Flash fiction based on the instruction Hide at least one truth about yourself in the story, among the lies.
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Easy Breezy
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The Problem Solver
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Sexual Dysfunction
29 Oct 2018
Sexual dysfunction may be embarassing to talk about, but living in denial can have far reaching effects on marital and family life.
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Polyandry In The Mahabharata Isn't As Progressive As You May Think
28 Oct 2018
Polyandry in the Mahabharata may sound progressive but wait till you read about the details and you'll see how patriarchy triumphs once again.
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Monsters And Ghosts
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School Annual Day: What's The Goal?
22 Oct 2018
These days school annual day performances are big affairs. Even at the pre-primary and primary levels, professional quality performances are expected. But how much of these performances include contributions from kids? What are kids actually learning from annual day?
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#MeToo: We Create Monsters When We Create Gods
15 Oct 2018
It’s we who put them on a pedestal, it is we who cover up, rationalize or dismiss their transgressions, and then much later it is we who are surprised by their sense of entitlement, much like parents of spoilt kids, who simply can’t figure out where they went wrong in child rearing.
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Around Europe In A Day
04 Oct 2018
