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If Meghan's Interview Were To Take Place In India, This Is How Our Sanskaari Society Would Respond

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently gave an explosive interview to Oprah and the only people who were more invested in it than the Indians were the members of the royal family (maybe). So, we tried to imagine the interview in an Indian setting (after watching this  video  by  _sanjanasays ), and the answers came to us very easily. Source:  E! Online Here are a few quotes of Meghan and Harry from the interview and the responses they would have got had it been a typical Indian conversation. 1. I just didn’t see a solution. I would sit up at night.  Haan toh beta aap poora din phone pe rahoge toh kaise need aayegi raat mein? Thoda meditation wagarah kiya karo.  2.  I said that I needed to go somewhere to get help (for mental health issues). Help? Anxiety, depression kuch nahin hota beta. Sab man mein hai, aap khush raha karo. Whenever you are sad, try to feel happy. Positive thinking.  Source:  Entertainment Tonight 3. (Kate’s actions) made me cry. It really hurt my feelings. Bet...

Text Me When You Get Home: The Dark, Ugly Reason Why This Post Is Going Viral

A few days ago, 33-year-old Sarah Everard went missing after leaving for home from her friend’s place in London. It was approximately a 50-minute walk, but she couldn’t complete it. Some time later, her body was found a few miles away from the spot she was last seen at. This has sparked outrage in the UK as the need to prioritise women’s safety has become a huge topic of discussion again. Now, amid all this, women across the world have been sharing something. It’s a simple line. 6 words: Text me when you reach home. We will discuss it further but before that, let us see how this started. It started after personal trainer, Lucy, shared this post on Instagram. Seems basic, right? Well, this post has more than 2 million likes and there is a reason for that: It’s relatable. And that is the sad reality of our times. As Lucy mentions in the post: The deep sense of connection is one of fear.  This is so true. There is an inherent bond all women share that is found...

Splitsvilla Contestant To TV Presenter: Everything To Know About Jasprit Bumrah's Bride Sanjana Ganesan

On Sunday, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah exchanged wedding vows with sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan in a private ceremony in Goa. The couple shared the news with their fans by posting wedding photos on their respective Instagram handles. Here is everything you need to know about the beautiful new bride,  Sanjana Ganesan . 1. On her social media handle, Sanjana describes herself as “ TV Presenter for @StarSportsIndia, Digital Host, That Miss India Girl, Nerd, Perpetual Child. ” 2. The 29-year-old Sanjana is a sports presenter and TV presenter. She has primarily hosted several sports shows on Star Sports, including  ‘Match Point’  and  ‘Cheeky Singles’  as a part of the Cricket World Cup 2019. She also travelled to England to bring stories of fans supporting their respective teams. Source:  DNA 3. In 2014, Sanjana made her TV debut by participating in the seventh season of  MTV Splitsvilla , hosted by Sunny Leone and Nikhil Chinapa. However, she had to quit the show owing to an inj...

15 Celebrities Who Shut Down Sexist & Misogynistic Interviewers Without Mercy

Being a woman is tough in general. Being a celebrity does ease that up a bit but then you end up getting asked a lot of dumb sexist questions in your everyday life. Case in point: 1. Taylor Swift In an interview with Germany’s DPA,  Swift  was asked if after turning 30 would she be settling down with a boyfriend. To which the singer replied: I really doubt men get asked the same question when they turn 30. I’m not going to answer that question. Source:  Quartz 2. Blake Lively In April 2017, at the Variety: Power of Women New York luncheon,  Blake Lively  was being honoured for her work with the Child Rescue Coalition, where she was asked about her power outfit. Lively retorted back with: Come on. You want to talk about an outfit here? Would you ask a man that? You wouldn’t ask a man what his power outfit is, I’m sorry. Source:  Hollywood Life 3. Scarlett Johansson Being Black Widow can be a boon if the world is filled with idiots. Unfortunately for Scarlett Johan...

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