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#IAmShatterproof: Cheers to the Women in You!
Ladies, it’s time to put you first. It’s time to celebrate the power of women. What makes you invincible? What makes you shatterproof? And what does it take to become you?
File your nails and shatter that writer’s block and email us your tales of true grit at iamshatterproof@thequint.com or you could make a fearless video and WhatsApp, tweet it or FB to us @thequint using hashtag #IAmShatterproof
I Loved Getting Beaten Up By Priyanka in ‘GangaaJal2’: Manav Kaul
Manav Kaul is not playing the villain for the first time, but Prakash Jha’s film is likely to establish him as an actor in the film world. Wearing that charming smile, he tells Abira Dhar of The Quint all about how he got the big role in Jha’s next, and why he loved getting a beating from Priyanka Chopra during the film’s shoot, in this exclusive chat.
Maharashtra CM’s Wife Amruta on Her Bollywood Debut With ‘Jai GangaaJal’
She is the Deputy Vice President of a private bank, a singer and now, Maharashtra CM’s wife Amruta Fadnavis makes her big Bollywood debut as playback singer in Prakash Jha’s Jai GangaaJal. We get chatting with the lady, who tells us about her love for music and how it’s really tough being the CM’s wife.
Stop Crying ‘Sexist!’ – ‘Period Leave’ is Just Good Sense
A company in Bristol is enabling women to take a day off during their period, and here’s why this is awesome.
Exclusive: Rahul Dravid on Delhi Daredevils, Pawan Negi & Selfies!
Yes, that’s Rahul Dravid.
Yes, that’s Mendra Dorjey.
Annddd yes! That’s a selfie interview! Delhi Daredevils’ mentor for this new IPL season, Rahul Dravid spoke to The Quint and embraced the challenge of a selfie interview. Watch to see how things unfolded with this “novice”.
Restaurant-Style ‘Butter Chicken’ Made Easy
This rich, buttery, creamy chicken dish needs no introduction. Probably the best known of all Indian delicacies; a staple at most Indian restaurants, this north Indian curry has made its place in every corner of the world. Here is an easy-to-make restaurant-style ‘butter chicken’ recipe.
#RemoveMughals? Here’s How That Might Look
Twitter is often full of obnoxious hashtags. On Wednesday, 2 March, the social platform had a weird hashtag trending on top – #RemoveMughalsFromBooks. We, though shocked, put our minds to it and imagined how India would have looked without Mughals. Imagine how incomplete Bollywood classics would feel.
Will Talcum Powder Give Cancer to You or Your Baby?
If you are a parent, Johnson & Johnson products will be a staple at your home. As a woman, you’ll vouch for the soft, white talc on your private parts – it’s perfect in keeping them dry and odour-free.
A recent verdict against Johnson & Johnson, requiring the company to pay $72 million in damages to the family of a woman whose death the plaintiffs claimed is linked to her use of J & J’s Shower to Shower, will startle you.
With my own own cabinet well stocked with Johnson’s baby care and personal care products, I’m left wondering: How dangerous is talcum powder? Will it give my family cancer? What do I need to do to be safe?
Nail the Bold Brow Trend like Deepika, Cara and Keira
If you have thick eyebrows, then you must sit through painful threading sessions ever so often, because a thick brow is such a ‘no-no’. This has been the idea that we’ve all grown up with, but not any more. These celebrities are calling their ‘brow’ shots very differently nowadays. They too have thick brows like many of us, but they boldly refuse to trim them down. Check out these gorgeous photographs of Deepika Padukone, Keira Knightley and Cara Delevigne and you’ll know why.
Party Nibbles: Two Super Easy Dips You Can Make in 20 Minutes
Are you ready to perk up your party with these two super popular and super easy dips?
Epic Mashup: Suit Boot Mein Aaya Kanhaiya to CPM’s Rescue
We fused JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar’s return from jail to Anil Kapoor’s Kishen Kanhaiya soundtrack and what happened is pretty epic! Don’t miss this one :P
For Me, Politics and Cinema Is the Same Thing: Prakash Jha
Prakash Jha found his identity with Gangajal and has since then been making politically-charged films like Apharan, Rajneeti, Arakshan and Satyagrah. Prakash Jha’s Jai Gangaajal has released and the director was as cool as a cucumber when The Quint met him for an interview.
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