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Sonika Bakshi

Sonika Bakshi

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The writer is a PR professional and a former journalist.

By Sonika Bakshi

Why Indian TV makes sad and regressive shows like Naagin and Sasural Simar Ka

The science behind our entertainment industry.

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My daughter's school bus was attacked in Gurgaon: Why I blame media for Karni Sena violence

While the rogue outfit has always tried to reap benefit from controversy, TV news channels have offered it an easy platform to grab limelight.

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What my depression has taught me

The need is to speak openly about depression, with no shame attached to it.

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Why Kangana Ranaut did no wrong by calling out Karan Johar's nepotism

He needed to be told that his film background doesn’t make him a self-proclaimed God of Bollywood.

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What survivors can teach you about cancer that internet can't

All you need is hope.

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India has sadly failed its sportsmen

Sports has neither been a priority for the government nor a part of national policy agenda.

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I am a die-hard SRK fan, but I won't watch Raees

It is painful to watch King Khan in films which are no different from other run-of-the-mill potboilers.

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Kahaani 2 lays bare the story of our sexual abuse

Every sequence in the film reminded me of the scars I grew up with.

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Why public healthcare is making India eat from the floor

The real culprit here is the government that never prioritises health over other sectors.

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I come from a family of Congress supporters; today I feel betrayed

It appears that the Grand Old Party hasn't learnt anything from its mistakes.

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