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    Photography for a cause

    A young Singaporean photographer is doing her bit for conservation of nature, including spending a couple of weeks at an orangutan orphanage in Borneo. Meeting C S Ling ...

    On May 4, 2017 / By Swapna Mitter
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    Historic flights

    He was only 17 when he boarded the first Boeing 747 aircraft. His wife and daughter joined him 38 years later as he flew the historic A 380 ...

    On May 3, 2017 / By Swapna Mitter
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    Diwali musings

    Another Diwali has come and gone. Growing up in India, Diwali always symbolised the end of festive season. Well there was still ‘bhai phota’ or ‘bhai duj’ which falls a ...

    On October 31, 2016 / By Swapna Mitter
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    The grim reality for children with HIV

    An absolute helpless and scary scenario awaited these innocent lives. The statistics were scary, the reality harsher. Two decades later, I’m still haunted by this story… wonder if ...

    On September 7, 2015 / By Swapna Mitter
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    The inimitable Shammi Kapoor

    I can proudly say I was once reprimanded by the late Shammi Kapoor. Because I was 10 minutes early for my interview with him. Hailing from the first ...

    On September 6, 2015 / By Swapna Mitter
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    The lowdown on Mycoplasma

    Mycoplasma is one of the most common ailments that affects children and young adults. I spoke to several doctors and to those who have suffered to find out ...

    On September 6, 2015 / By Swapna Mitter
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    The Godrej family: A class apart

    Here’s a glimpse into one of India’s foremost business families. Savvy, polite, articulate – each member of the Godrej clan was a delight to talk to, including those who ...

    On September 6, 2015 / By Swapna Mitter
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    And so it began

    This is the space which we treat as our own little blog spot. A place to unwind, unburden, un-Block. Where we share our thoughts on anything. Sometimes personal, often ...

    On August 20, 2015 / By Swapna Mitter
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    Me… a name I call myself

      Let’s start with the very basics: I love to play around with words (as well as play word games), phrases, expressions, even cliches.  Isn’t it fun that while ...

    On April 30, 2015 / By Swapna Mitter

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