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Ruchi Kokcha

Ruchi Kokcha

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Author is a writer and a poet. Her debut book, Obsessed, a romantic thriller, has been published by HarperCollins India.

By Ruchi Kokcha

Paradise Lost: Much like Satan, my fall occurred when I ‘fell’ from the heaven of childhood's simple joys

I never knew I would relate to the anti-hero of a 17th century epic poem so much. But as loneliness closes in on so many as a social epidemic today, it is clear I am not even alone.

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Life is right now: The much-loved Mihir Bijur’s sudden death shows us an eternal truth

My friend on Twitter and one of the most loved people around, Mihir Bijur, was taken away much too soon. But he has left in his wake some crucial lessons about life and how to live it.

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Gay Pride, And Straight Too: Being heterosexual is as innate as being gay. It merits as much respect

This Pride Month, let us truly accept others for whoever they are.

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Priests or pimps? I almost met God in Vrindavan, but then, I refused to pay for it

Priests have made a lucrative business by playing on people’s faith, but can 'exclusive darshan' of an idol really bring you closer to God? Is that what visiting a famous temple is about?

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Why I wrote a book titled Obsessed

Unimaginable events follow.

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My friend is in an abusive relationship. This is her story

No amount of love can justify any kind of abuse.

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I am a Rajput woman. Never before have I been ashamed of calling myself one

It is time to rethink what real valour is in our times.

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Why 'sex robots' will make the world more dangerous for women

The sex-tech market reinforces stereotypes that a female body serves to gratify the desires of its male counterpart.

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Milind Soman dating a younger woman is not creepy

Issues of privacy and morality have been confused in the criticism of the couple.

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Why do Indian men believe women want less sex?

Most men still consider women to be creatures with low sex drive.

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Why must you cheat when you can have an open relationship?

When we begin to know the difference between love and lust, we can accept the fact that lust is primal and instinctive.

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Love between a younger man and older woman is finding acceptance, but not in India

Story of French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Trogneux seems out of a classic romance novel.

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Friends with benefits - is it even possible?

The first and foremost rule is...

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Saris are for every woman, grace or seduction

Own it, flaunt it.

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Try loving, not labelling

It is not someone's fault if others fail to understand him/her.

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As a woman I don't want to be exempted from Odd-Even rule

A different kind of elitist sexism comes to play because it excludes only the women who own vehicles.

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How long will you ignore MCD teachers, Mr Kejriwal?

In spite of not getting any returns for their hard work, they still get ready every morning and perform their duties.

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Why not reading a book is a better form of protest than banning it

Freethinking invites critical evaluation.

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How Twitter transformed itself during #ChennaiFloods for me

The metamorphosis of the micro-blogging website from a rant-outlet to a help-outlet is what restores my faith.

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When a Muslim student of mine refused to sing Jana Gana Mana

National anthem is the idea of a unified nation that we all are a part of, irrespective of our religion.

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Swag and shag aside, Bond wants some loving

Agent 007 has finally given in to the emotional needs of an older man.

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