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Geetika Sasan Bhandari

Geetika Sasan Bhandari

Journalistgeetika.bhandari@intoday.com
The writer is a former deputy editor, India Today Digital.

By Geetika Sasan Bhandari

No one wants a Barbie doll

This generation does not relate to her, just as it doesn't relate to Archie Andrews or Asterix or Tintin.

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The ultimate tragedy of Sridevi

She will always remain a bit of an enigma.

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Why I've decided to not colour my greying hair

It could be a small step in trying to reclaim some gender space.

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Ryan International School murder: A Gurgaon mother on the news of child's death

Every time an incident like this occurs, I feel weak and vulnerable.

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Slap video in Noida school underlines urgent need for action against bullying

As a country in general, we allow bullies to flourish. Their stories are told with great glee and gusto.

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Why the return of Nokia 3310 and Snake means nostalgia for a generation

Perhaps it was the start of the 'I'm bored' phenomenon, almost simultaneously signalling the end-of-reading era.

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Sharing Vinod Khanna's hospital picture was wrong

All of us need to dig deep inside and ask ourselves where our collective conscience has disappeared.

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Why it's okay for happily married couples over time to sleep in separate bedrooms

Just as apartments and hotels provide two basins in bathrooms, maybe the concept of two bedrooms isn’t that far-fetched.

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What denying your 10-year-old a cell phone can teach you about parenting

On what grounds am I really saying no?

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What I learnt about my body in seven days with a fitness band

No doubt my life had changed.

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We are looking at the most depressing winters in Delhi in recent years

I am booking my tickets and getting the hell out of here.

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5 things about being a parent that bring me joy

Bringing some Diwali cheer from the newsroom.

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You have no right to judge women who fast on Karva Chauth

Geetika Sasan Bhandari tells us why feminism shouldn't be confused with traditions.

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Our mothers need to stop being shamed for being busy

Until we believe it's perfectly normal for a mom to be occupied, we'll never get ahead.

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What will happen to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children now?

Most kids of celebrity parents find it difficult to lead a regular life under the constant scrutiny of the paparazzi.

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Our girls must think of a career first before marriage

Let her work hard and earn well. Let her battle it out in the corporate rat race. Let her toughen up.

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Why is a post about a white man soothing a black baby going viral?

The normal act of helping someone in distress taking social media by a storm shows we live in a pathetic and polarised world.

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Why Indian TV is all about naagins and makhhis

We have always loved the supernatural theme.

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It's just got worse for new parents in India

While amendments to the Maternity Bill have been hailed, Surrogacy Bill has been critiqued for being moralistic.

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Are you bullying your child at home?

Ratna Vira's latest book delves into emotional abuse in families, an aspect that is hardly ever talked about.

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What the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill means for mothers

We are yet to accept that responsible, dedicated employees need not physically sit in the office to be productive.

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The best parenting advice you'll ever get

This is also the only real way to get your children to listen.

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Debunking 3 silly but common myths about periods

Gynaecologist Dr Sonia Naik clears the air.

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Could genes be our link to eliminating cancer? Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee offers hope

His new book, 'The Gene', questions the possibility of humans learning to decode and code their own genetic information.

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When travelling with children, how to have a great holiday

You can take exactly the kind of holidays you want and your children will fit right in.

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Stanford rapist, how parents shouldn't raise their sons

The Indian Brock Turners are also taught that they can snatch what they want, even if it isn't rightfully theirs.

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5 Indian films you must show your kids this summer

So that the heat is not a bummer.

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Why regulating day-cares won't guarantee your child's safety

The only thing parents can do is heaps of research and opt for a facility run by someone they can trust.

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