Chit chat for chai

The 1st place in the Western world to give women the right to vote was an island known as ‘Man’. More ‘first’ facts in anticipation of April Fools’ Day!

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Threading carefully

When should girls start removing unwanted hair? A difficult question for parents of daughters who are still young, but eager to act like women.

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Refusing a rishta

According to the handbook, saying no without good reason (love and mutual attraction don’t count) is like asking karma to come slap you in the face.

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Quibbling siblings

Even children who can’t wait for the birth of their new sister or brother learn quickly that parental attention is limited.

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Blame it on Radha

My grandmother explained that the English on my tongue, blue jeans, and refusal to oil my hair was an unhealthy distraction for the neighborhood gents.

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Calling the shots

Why should you let your daughter receive the HPV vaccine even if she isn’t sexually active? At the risk of sounding dramatic, it has the potential to save her life.

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Will girls ever be safe?

We’ve been taught to stay away from drunken uncles and asked if pedicurists have touched us inappropriately. I have been naked in a public place, despite being fully clothed.

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A single shame

I remind my parents they will sadly not be in my life forever, and when they leave, I will be left with the man I marry. Shouldn’t I be allowed time to choose that partner?

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Mind your language

Do children have a limited window to learn multiple languages? Does knowing two languages cause confusion or improve cognition?

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