Wokal Digital Magazine October Issue 12

Remembering Rumi

T H R I F T I N G

The New Wave

CONTENTS

04 All About Thrifting

08 Say Hi! To Decoupage

13 Groovy Planters

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International Day of Non-Violence

World Tourism Day

23 The Dargahs Of India

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28 Remembering Rumi

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How Far Does SelfAwareness Go

Women Wronged By Glamour

43 The Trauma of Miscarriage

48 The Monochrome Makeup

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Editor in Chief: Alina Ahmed Editor: Aabiyah Zehra Layouts & Design: Krishika Choudhary Cover Photo by Bilal Ahmad Cover Design by Aabiyah Zehra

Section Heads Director of Photography : Aabiyah Zehra Associate Photographer: Bilal Ahmad Makeup: Hitashi Art Director: Krishika Choudhary Asst. Art Director: Khushi Suviren Pride and Prejudice: Elizabeth Reji Travel: Vanshika Seth Food: Megha Diwan Culture: Megha Diwan Pop Culture: Vinay Agrawal Entertainment: Mehak Pasricha Head Columnist: Hiba Social Media and PR: Kashish Chopra, Simran Vani Columnists: Mitula Sai Subramanian, Aleema Nishat, Samiah Anjum, Sara Jamshed Siddiqui Content Head: Aarzoo Kumar

Featuring Groovy Planters (@groovy__planters)

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IS THE THRIFTING SPIRIT STILL ALIVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY?

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THRIFTING refers to the trend of shopping for old, gently used clothes by the poor.

Recently, it has gained immense popularity on social media for being a cheap, eco-friendly, and ethical means of shopping.

Contrary to widespread belief, thrifting is not a 21st era discovery; it has existed for centuries across different countries in various forms. They were known as “charity shops” in England and “salvage brigade” in the United States, etc. with the

purpose to provide decent clothing to the poor. It was primarily meant for immigrants, local workers, and the deprived so that they could fit into that society without worry. However, what we see today is completely different from the past.

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THRIFTING SUCCUMBED TO CAPITALISM According to the TIME’s magazine, thrifting is now a part of a 14.4-billiondollar industry. It is lucrative, trendy, and lowpriced, hence increasing its demand to new heights. Despite being so popular, 21st century thrifting ignores its roots and has succumbed to capitalism.

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Thrift stores all over the world have seen a ridiculous increase in prices due to increased demand, much of which comes from privileged consumers who can pay full price but refuse to do so in the attempt of being trendy. The poor people whom it was initially meant for have no other alternative.

Furthermore, the boom in small businesses on Instagram (and inevitably thrift stores) has led to the window-dressing of these stores. In practice, these stores involve cherry-picking of clothing from flea markets and pricing them higher to earn profits. It is no different to a typical small business, but it gives a false assumption to those who actually need these clothes by using the word “thrift.”

It also causes overconsumption of clothing (due to reduced prices), thus going against the thrifting spirit.

Whether one likes it or not, the current thrifting system has lost its essence. There is a need for reclaiming the thrifting spirit and spreading awareness on how it is just as problematic as fast fashion so that the true stakeholders of this industry can get what they deserve.

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Say hi to Decoupage

BY ANANYA BHAMMIDIMARRI

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The term decoupage, also called découpage, comes from the French term ‘decouper’ which means to cut something. Like the name hints, this visual art form involves decorating an object by pasting paper cut-outs onto it coupled with decorative elements and special paint effects. A decoupeur (a person who does decoupage) uses photographs, patterns or magazine cut-outs to produce charming decoupage designs.

Nowadays, anyone can decoupage, thanks to the supplies invented to make it a simpler DIY craft compared to the taxing process it involved earlier. For instance, mod podge is now the decoupage medium that is used to adhere the cut-outs and designs to the surface. Novices might want to try decoupaging a bottle or a plate, but really you can decoupage anything from lampshades to phone cases to boxes or even a window for that matter. Wood, glass, metal and plastic are some of the surfaces used for decoupaging. The objects are coated with multiple layers of varnishes to obtain an immaculate finish. Originally, decoupeurs applied around 30 to 40 polishes of varnish.

The final result appears so beautiful, giving the impression of an actual painting.

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Decoupage is said to have originated in East Siberia, from where it travelled to China. It was an art form used by the nomadic tribes of Siberia to embellish burial tombs. Later, it made its way to Italy and the rest of Europe and gained popularity in the 17th century itself.

Some noteworthy decoupeurs are Mary Delany, Jay Terry Jones and Richard Basile.

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Basic steps to decoupage an object:

• Clean your object and make sure the surface is smooth.

• Cut out the pictures or prints that you want to decoupage on your object.

• Brush glue on the cut-out or the surface and stick the cut-out onto the object.

• Rub over the cut-out and make sure it is stuck properly, without any air bubbles.

• Let the object dry completely.

• Apply at least three coats of polish (decoupage medium like waterproof varnish) and let it dry after every coat.

• Leave the object to dry for one or two days before use.

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Cacophony of the Skies

BY AABIYAH ZEHRA

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GROOVY PLANTERS

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A team of enthusiastic agriculture students striving for a healthier and greener world, started Groovy Planters this year only to promote an eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle.

With an aim to spread greenery even in the littlest space, they also provide awareness about the countless benefits of plants around them and help them experience exposure to nature in the most affordable ways and thus sell all the plants and their related accessories and services at a minimum price.

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They are driven by their passion to promote sustainability as a feasible way of life. They are devoted to cultivating a community of gardeners who are as passionate about gardening as they are and hand-holding those who aren't yet fully convinced to dive deep into the green world with them.

Other USPs Plants that set us apart, be it the quality or the uniqueness.

Huge selection of indoor and outdoor live plants.

Customised planters.

Rare and exotic varieties

Check them out

@groovy__planters

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International Day of

NON-VIOLENCE Aleema Nishat

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Pioneer of Ahimsa MAHATMA GANDHI Every year, on October 2, which is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, is also observed the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations (UN).

Mahatma Gandhi is regarded as the tallest leader of India's independence movement and was a pioneer of the philosophy of ahimsa (non-violence).

The famous Sanskrit phrase 'Ahimsa Paramo Dharma' was also popularised by Gandhi, which loosely translates to 'nonviolence is the highest moral virtue'.

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“I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.”

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The International Day of NonViolence aims to spread awareness about the philosophy and strategy of non-violence through education and public awareness. Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi Salt March and the Quit India Movement in 1930 and 1942, respectively and was also vocal about eliminating the age-old practice of untouchability, caste discrimination and women oppression. He left behind a plethora of teachings and philosophy that still inspires people from all age groups.

International Day of NonViolence was first observed in 2007 when the UN General Assembly passed a resolution and stated that this day is an occasion to 'disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness.

The resolution was passed with a goal to secure a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding with the help of the teachings of India's global icon who inspired millions to adopt the path of non-violence.

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In a world that is moving through the phases of conflicts (internal& external) marred by violence and terrorism, the necessity for Gandhian idea of non-violence is more vital than ever.

International Day of Non-Violence is observed across the world to give the message of non-violence.

Be it civil rights or social reforms, Gandhi has been an inspiration for non-violent movements across the world. He remained committed to his belief in non-violence even under the worst circumstances and insurmountable challenges and led India to freedom.

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World Tourism Day

By Vanshika Seth

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The desire and interest for travelling and seeing different places has been and will forever be inherent in man. However, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, travel has virtually come to a standstill. It is the tourism industry that has faced the strongest repercussion of the pandemic and multiple lockdowns. Not just tourism, even the ancillary and associated entities have faced the crunch. A large number of small vendors and shopkeepers and daily wage earners have also faced the brunt in the aftermath of COVID.

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Raising Awareness in the Tourism Sector!

The significance of this day, after the pandemic, is to raise awareness in the tourism sector as most of the world heritage sites are closed, which has led to the unemployment of many young people in different activities / areas. Therefore, while the global giants of travel and tourism industry have started taking steps towards their revival and growth, the local small entities which complement and supplement them should not be ignored or left in the lurch. Global should care for local.

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Tourism for Inclusive Growth This year’s point of intent is 'Tourism for Inclusive Growth’. The current theme of inclusive growth pays importance to inclusive recovery so that no one is left behind in this sector including those indirectly associated with the sector. It should ensure preserving and promoting the cultural heritage as also financial fortunes of the travel industry. While we work on reviving tourism, we should not forget to help and support the large number of small vendors

and shopkeepers, auto-rickshaw and cab operators, souvenir makers and sellers are some examples of the marginalised community and the daily wage earners who have faced the brunt in the aftermath of COVID and have lost their livelihood. This will be the true testimony to the revival and redevelopment of tourism for inclusive growth. Not only the industry but the entire economy will make a turnaround and prosper with this approach.

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Dargahs of India

By Megha Diwan

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A Dargah is a shrine built over a grave of a religious leader and our country boasts of numerous such architectural wonders. Keep reading fellows, to uncover some of the greatest dargahs in India of all times.

1 HAJI ALI DARGAH, MUMBAI

Located in the middle of the Worli Bay in Mumbai, this dargah contains the tomb of Saint Haji Ali Bukhari who was a Sufi saint and a wealthy merchant from Uzbekistan.

Thursdays and Fridays are seen to be especially busy as people swarm in to pay their homage to the saint and various musicians can be seen performing Quawwali during evenings.

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2 HAZRATBAL DARGAH, KASHMIR Located in the capital city of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, this dargah contains a relic, the Moi-eMuqqadas, which is believed to be the hair of the main Islamic prophet, Muhammad.

It is considered to be Kashmir’s holiest shrine. Its location on the bank of Dal Lake adds to the beauty the shrine.

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AJMER 3 SHARIF DARGAH, RAJASTHAN A tomb of Sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti, and a site for pilgrims attracting followers from Hinduism, Islam, Jainism and Sikhism. Mughal rulers Akbar and Jehangir have donated huge cauldrons to this shrine wherein the food for langar is prepared even till date. The road leading to the shrine bustles with various food stalls and other small shops and especially a sight to watch during late evenings.

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Situated 42kms away from Lucknow, this shrine is the birth place of Haji Waris Ali Shah who influenced the lives of many people with his message of universal love for humanity. Dewa Mela, a fair held every year in the month of October-November is the peak time when devotees- both Hindus and Muslims pay their homage to the saint. The highlight of the fair include a big cattle market, variety of cultural programmes including poetry competitions, Music conferences and sports activities. The 10 day fair is concluded by beautiful display of fireworks.

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HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN DARGAH, DELHI It is the mausoleum of Sufi saint Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya. Famously known for its evening qawwali sessions. The tomb of Mughal Ruler, Shah Jahan’s daughter, Jehan Ara Begum, is also located at the entrance. The much loved quawwali Arziyan sung by A.R. Rahman from the movie Delhi-6 (2009) is dedicated to Nizamuddin Auliya. "Kun Faya Kun", a song from the movie Rockstar (2011) is shot at the dargah, which features actor Ranbir Kapoor and Nizami Bandhu, the traditional qawwal of the dargah. The dargah has also been featured in the movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan starring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

REFERENCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haji_Ali_Dargah https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazratbal_Shrine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajmer_Sharif_Dargah

https://barabanki.nic.in/tourist-place/dewa-shareef/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizamuddin_Dargah

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REMEMBERING

RUMI

A PERSIAN POET’S LESSON FOR RADICAL ISLAM

by Aleema Nishat

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Among the various Afghan cities that the Taliban has invaded and apparently "reclaimed" in recent weeks, is Balkh, a town near the country's northwestern border.

Interestingly, about 800 years ago, here born was a man called Jalal ad-Din Mohammad Balkhi, better known as Rumi.

Some see the grotesque exhibitionism of the Taliban advance as a celebration of Islam or a "going back to the roots" campaign. As if followers of Islam were always like this, as if every willing Muslim always propagated austerity and oppressiveness. As if it was always meant to be this way and any shred of liberalism was a digression from the quest of the religion.

In fact, a look at the history of the religion — and of the region — tells a different story, which is why there's no better time than now to rediscover the wisdom of the poet Rumi, but without doing away with its religious context.

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ESSENCE OF RUMI'S POEMS In a world where Islam is a popular villain and lots of terrible acts across the world in the name of the religion have fueled this notion among the West and among people from other religions, it's paramount that we understand the difference between religion as a personal or spiritual concept and religion as an institution, a cage, a set of laws created to control us.

Rumi’s poetry is a most human expression of mystical experiences, in which readers can find their own favourite ideas and feelings—from enthusiastic flights into the heavens to matter-of-fact descriptions of daily life.

After the Quran, Rumi’s is probably the most widely read work in the Islamic world, which suggests that Rumi’s ideas, which may sound too progressive for anyone remotely associated with Islam in today’s world, have, in fact, been accepted and cherished by the Islamic world for centuries. Sweeping the whole history of the Islamic world with the broom of radicalism wouldn’t then be the fairest assessment of either the religion or of radicalism.

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Rumi’s interpretation of religion was personal, spiritual and not institutional or communal or exhibitionist. In one of his poems, translated

by Coleman Banks as "Love Dogs" in English, a man who has stopped praying to God because he never got a response meets "Khidr", an angel messenger, in his dream:

Why did you stop praising (or praying)?

Because I've never heard anything back.

This longing you express is the return message.

Through this poem, it's clear that Rumi advocates for a personal relationship with God. In fact, he goes on to say that being true to God is to long for his validation or nod, that life is longing.

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Rumi might remain unparalleled in not just the Islamic world but also in the world of philosophy and poetry across the globe. Another thing that he will remain is dead. The Taliban, on the other hand, at least for now, look rampant and alive. It is now up to us, the other people who are alive, and the ones who are going to be born to choose which interpretation of Islam we uphold or react to, how we read history and what we borrow from it.

How to cure bad water? Send it back to the river.

How to cure bad habits? Send me back to you.”

I think, we, as a world, need more than ever now to be sent back to Rumi.

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HOW FAR DOES AWARENESS GO ?

STOP THE STIGMA. LET'S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH.

by Samiah Anjum

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As unfortunate as the fact is, no one will come up to you and ask,

Are you aware about Mental Health?

just as no on walks up to a person and asks them

Are you aware about Diabetes?

Because, let’s face it, the mid (or post – denial is a beautiful, beautiful void) pandemic world has wrought havoc on all of our mental health. The sudden bouts of that churning feeling in your gut, the complete disinterest in anything that required the slightest effort, the forced channel changes because who wants to listen to the news anymore; at a time like this, it is strange that someone would not be aware about mental health.

More people being aware about it means that more people are accepted and validated and not ostracised because of ‘them wretched words mental illnesses.’ Awareness goes a long way in the process of normalising anything.

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So, what do we do with this awareness?

It is important to remember that in bringing mental health to the fore and normalising seeking professional help, awareness of the topic is not the end but just a start.

And with the subject being as broad as mental health, there’s so much research one should do because there are so many harmful myths and stereotypes that are casually taken as fact and made even worse by the media. Every person with a bipolar disorder is a murderer, every dyslexic is dumb, every depressed character is heartbroken and suicidal and these portrayals and media forms are

what usually win awards. These create too much stigma and hurtful assumptions against people with these disorders and illnesses. And I don’t mean only emotionally or socially; the 2020 musical Music was nominated for best comedy/musical at the 2021 Golden Globes and featured a therapist advising a guardian to physically restrain her autistic charge to calm her down. And no, they were not background characters or throwaway comments (though those are damaging too), the restraining was demonstrated by the two protagonists.

Fiction: People with Mental Health issues are more violent.

Fact : People with mental health issues are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. In fact, they are more susceptible to violence and abuse themselves.

Fiction : People with mental health issues can not hold down a job.

Fact: People with mental health issues are just as productive as any other person.

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Mental health has so many hidden facets. Two people can have the same disorder or illness and have no symptoms in common – sometimes they may even have completely opposing ones! People of different ages show different signs of the same mental disorders. Certain illnesses are easy to diagnose in men, while many women with the same illness go undiagnosed for the majority or the entirety of their lives. Many mental disorders have very similar signs and symptoms. With so much stigma surrounding the issue, people don’t bother to look into any of this. What people fail to understand is that the brain is an organ, just like the lungs or the heart or the kidneys. And much like the lungs or the heart or the kidneys, it sometimes does not perform its functions as it should. There is nothing more and nothing less to mental illnesses. So, while ruling hurtful slang as outdated and learning the difference between sad and depressed is all well and good, what we need to internalize is that, as in most other cases, just being aware is not good enough.

Fiction : People with mental health issues are just lazy and can snap out of it if they try.

Fact : Mental health issues have nothing to do with laziness. They can occur in people due to many reasons such as genetic abnormality, family history or a history of abuse or trauma.

Fiction : Eating Disorders are the result of poor lifestyle choices.

Fact : Eating disorders have nothing to do with lifestyle and can be fatal.

Fiction : Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a lack of willpower.

Fact : Experts label addiction as a chronic disease. Willpower has very little to do with addiction.

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Do these movies, TV shows and books do a good job of portraying mental health?

Percy Jackson and the Olympians/Heroes of Olympus:

Almost every character is diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD. Neither of these two are romanticized or turned into a superpower for any of the characters while also not being something that the character laments.

None of the symptoms are exaggerated or turned into a quirk.

This type of portrayal of mental disorders does a lot to make people with similar disorders comfortable in their own skins.

13 Reasons Why:

Suicide is portrayed as peaceful. Need I say more?

My Name Is Khan

Though certain gestures and mannerisms are exaggerated in this portrayal of Asperger’s Syndrome, the symptoms shown are pretty accurate.

The movie does a good job of making the titular character have a good life instead of using the syndrome to increase the drama in the plot.

Dear Zindagi

A movie that majorly takes place in a therapist’s office, it does a great job of normalizing seeking professional help when the protagonist decides to go to therapy for something as “trivial” as sleeping issues.

Music

No. Just....no.

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From Madhubhala to Meghan Markle WRONGED BY GLAMOUR OR MEN?

I was originally going to title this article "Women Wronged by Men" but an accurate version of that would include every woman we know, every woman that has existed or will ever exist so a billion sequels to this did not seem very practical. So, here are a few glittering women out of the endless, erased stories whose histories have been altered and retold in whispers.

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MADHUBALA As perfect and breathtaking as she was on-screen, her offscreen life was somehow just as tragic. After a messy heartbreak with the love of her life Dilip Kumar, she hurriedly rebounded into a marriage with Kishore Kumar. He abandoned her weeks after their marriage when he found out about her lethal

heart disease and incapability to have children.

Apart from her deteriorating personal life, her professional life was a blend of back to back movie releases, relentless retakes and even atrocities like starving herself and being tied to actual iron chains for a realistic Mumtaz in Mughal-e-Azam.

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ANNE FRANK Owing to CBSE we're all pretty familiar with the deepest thoughts of this little girl and her loyal secret keeper diary, Kitty. The part that most people don't know about is that she also wrote extensively about sexual curiosities, exploring bisexuality, menstruation and prostitution. Her father is often labelled as a misogynistic homophobe for not publishing these pages. The other side of the story is that he chose to protect Anne's private thoughts and also at

at that time nobody would agree to publish explicit content in these tabboo topics.

This makes sense to some degree because if this side of her story was made completely accessible, a curious growing girl like Anne is prone to a gaze and interpretations she has so far been shielded from.

Although, admittedly, it's engaging to see representation of such raw curiosity.

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I have been obsessed with her since the first time I laid eyes on her, she is a phenomenal actress who has always been ahead of her time. During 1990, she found herself in a brief tumultuous marriage and suffered it's repercussions. The secretive union was hurried, the man was extremely different from her with a history of unsuccessful business ventures and extreme mental health issues which Rekha found out about after the marriage. He committed suicide soon after. What happened was a ruthless media trial blaming Rekha. This shattered her personal life and permanently damaged her reputed career.

About 30 years later and the witch hunt of Rhea Chakraborty after Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide targetting her family and scrutinizing her past shows that things have not changed. We need to ask ourselves that why is it so easy to frame women for men's choices? And why do we expect women to save the men in their lives?

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MEGHAN MARKLE Honestly, I was really not in the mood to write about the struggles of the rich and famous but I was also not willing to pass on an opportunity to tarnish the royal family either. Right after marrying Prince Harry and becoming the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan was subjected to extreme forms of racism and misogyny. Her husband said that he feared history repeating itself referring to Princess Diana's death.

Some of the more speakable incidents include details of Meghan's past divorce being dissected and her baby's skin color being criticized, she was also constantly pitted against Kate Middleton, her sister-in-law. She was bullied and harassed to the point she considered suicide.

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THE TRAUMA OF A MISCARRIAGE

BY SARA J. SIDDIQUI

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MISCARRIAGES ARE TRAUMATIC

It's perplexing to note how women are constantly pestered by family and friends about a child for “the completion of the family”, yet when they lose a child, their pain is not talked about. Miscarriages are equally hard, if not harder than the death of a loved one. Because in this case, the pain, grief and sadness are accompanied by self-doubt and scepticism.

About 1 in 10 women will have a miscarriage over a lifetime—a statistic that represents 23 million pregnancies lost annually, or 44 per minute worldwide, according to a series of articles in The Lancet. 2.6 million babies are stillborn and an estimated 85 percent of miscarriages happen before the 12th week of pregnancy every year, the World Health Organization has found.

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The hardship of women after a miscarriage is unimaginable for people who haven’t experienced it and inexplicable for those who have. Women and their struggles are ignored with the overused excuse of “many people experience it”, which, frankly, doesn’t make sense because it doesn’t help to know that many people go through it without being able to talk about it.

More often than not, miscarriages and still-births are unavoidable, with no one to blame. The impact on mental health is totally ignored and never discussed. Most women develop mental health issues and are left to fight the battle. This taboo leads to women feeling alone and often responsible for the loss. Women in our society are left to suffer while the family keeps asking for another attempt at a child. Going through with a pregnancy after a miscarriage is traumatic, with nightmares of the miscarriage and the intense pregnancy symptoms.

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As for infant loss, a parent’s love is incomparable in this world. Losing a child destroys not just the family, but the relationship between the parents.

It shatters hopes and leaves a void nothing can fill. Lack of care and mistakes by parents are some of the misconceptions around the causes of infant loss.

There are a number of different types of miscarriages that we are not even aware of. That is the level of disregard for the topic and the people who go through it. In the spirit of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, let’s see the different types of miscarriages that we should at least know about, if not understand them. Threatened, inevitable, complete, incomplete or missed are the kinds of miscarriages. Other types of pregnancy loss include ectopic, molar pregnancy and a blighted ovum.

Simply learning about the types of pregnancy losses will help us start a dialogue and empathize with women who go through it.

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In recent times, social media has given a platform for these conversations to take place. Women are sharing their stories and struggles with pregnancy loss which is allowing other women to feel validated and less alone. However, there is still a long way to go for the conversation to develop and this normal topic to be normalized.

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THE MONOCHROME MAGIC THE MONOCHROME MAGIC THE MONOCHROME MAGIC THE MONOCHROME MAGIC THE MONOCHROME MAGIC THE MONOCHROME MAGIC THE MONOCHROME MAGIC THE MONOCHROME MAGIC

by Hitashi MAGIC THE MONOCHROME

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Before I flood you with some amazing monochromatic looks to wear literally in any season or mood, let me describe to you what monochromatic makeup actually is in simple terms - “Monochromatic makeup is basically following the same colour palette for your eyes cheeks and lips.” To spice things a lot more, matching your outfits with your look is just *chef’s kisses*.

So now that you know what a monochromatic or a monochrome makeup look is, let’s begin!

The Classic Nude

This look consists of colours like Dusty pink, Peach and Fawn. This look is a perfect match for literally any outfit you’re planning to wear and is super beginner - friendly because this look doesn’t include any dark colours which are quite hard to blend for a beginner. According to me this look is just perfect as an everyday makeup look!

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Mauvy Mood

When it comes to using colours in makeup, a mauve makeup look is the most beautiful thing to do! For this look make sure you use mauve pink on your eyes, lips and cheeks as well, doing a tied-up blush is also a brilliant idea in case you want to experiment with makeup or maybe just want to add a little bit of spice.

Chocolate Eyes

I got a bit bored of the same basic brown smokey eyes so I decided to top it off with a gloss to give off those high fashion vibes to make heads turn! Bronzing up your face with a bronzer and pairing this look with some brown lips and sleek hair is a perfect “night out with the girls” look.

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Maroon Queen

Some people do get overwhelmed with deep plum shades of lipsticks and eyeshadows but I think with the right confidence, literally anyone can nail this look! In case you don’t have a maroon shade of eye shadow to match your lips you can simply go ahead with using the same lipstick as an eyeshadow!

Goth Goddess

This look is not everyone’s cup of tea but since it’s Halloween season, why not just do it for fun! For this look I created the hottest makeup trend of 2021 “The Reverse Cat eye” and paired it up with a black lip. I did some blonde brows as well to make this look more risky and high fashion!

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