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Moeena Halim

Moeena Halim

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The writer is associate editor for Simply Mumbai, a city-based supplement of India Today.

By Moeena Halim

Can this novel idea broker peace between India and Pakistan?

'We urge both governments and their security establishments to take all steps possible towards improving relations.'

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Clergy must nip practice of female circumcision in India

It is practised widely among the Bohra community, a sect of Shia Ismailis.

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Why this cookbook about chicks and chickpeas is worth a read

Chef Mandaar Sukhtankar’s Romancing the Chicks is all about loving the ingredient.

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'Growing up in Kashmir is the same as it is in Mumbai or Delhi'

Teen author Zuni Chopra and actor Zaira Wasim exchanged their thoughts on the troubled-torn state, and more.

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Why you’ve got to introduce Amir Khusrau’s riddles to your children

The mystic poet displayed an attitude of tolerance that we could do well with in these times.

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Mumbai's menus are seeing a fusion revolution

Multi-cuisine would mean a lot more now with world’s best nachos and chhole bhatura sharing space on the menu.

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Gaggan Anand is India's rockstar chef

Diplomacy is clearly not a strong point for one of India's renowned culinary artist, but innovation in the kitchen is.

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How nudity in 'Girls' is redefining standards of beauty

The HBO show is liberating to watch.

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How Delhi reacted to a Pakistani asking for free hugs

Dhaval Gori, 25, posed as a Pakistani. It wasn't all that bad.

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How Bangladesh's children are giving their country a good name

With rising fundamentalism and negative global media glare, a news website attempts to tell a different story.

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5 must-try delicacies in the south of France

The Mediterranean influence sets the food apart from other traditional French recipe.

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Did Rahul Raj Singh drive Pratyusha Banerjee to take her own life?

The Balika Vadhu actor's mother, who has now filed a police complaint against him, seems to think so.

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Bombay is a city high on nostalgia, Mumbai low on charm

When the seven-decade-old Rhythm House shut shop, it was certain the iconic Kala Ghoda area will get a complete facelift.

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Five reasons why I can't wait to watch Tamasha

We find comfort in the familiarity of an Imtiaz Ali film.

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How many tweets will it take for all the perverts to be exposed?

In the Mumbai case, Maryanna Abdo's tweet managed to get her help from the police, but what we need is a change in the mentality.

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Why #KodaikanalWont going viral is not enough

The rap song may be creating quite the online buzz but that just isn't enough for the people of Kodaikanal.

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How the world mourns Abdul Kalam

As Rameswaram prepares for the former president's last journey, here's how people from around the globe pay homage to him.

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Five foods you must feast on when in Mumbai

Make sure you fill your platter with these treats from maximum city.

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Five apps that make Nashik’s Mahakumbh Mela a better experience

Technology can help seriously uplift your spiritual journey.

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Killing Monica is a weak imitation of Carrie Bradshaw

'Sex and the City' author Candace Bushnell finds a way to kill a popular protagonist in her latest novel.

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How Salman Khan became the boss of single screens

'Once more, once more,' screamed the fans, until they realised it was 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' they had come to watch, not just the star's entry song.

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6 reasons to love Sania Mirza

As her Twitter introduction reads, the newly-crowned Wimbledon champion is a 'Dreamer. Believer. Doer. Even against all odds'.

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Is Mumbai in danger of environmental ethnic cleansing?

Hanumant Raje, a Shiv Sena-nominated member of the Tree Authority, wants the BMC to plant only 'Hindu trees' that are considered holy.

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