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Dating Disasters: Do Looks Matter?
IF THE SHOE FITS Dating disasters are a plenty when you're out on the market trying to find the perfect match. So what exactly does that mean? What's more important-physical attraction or mental? One Zardozi woman shares her experience with the online dating world. Cinderella had her glass slipper and Carrie had her Blahniks. Women…
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Fashion & Beauty
Indian Family Values with Designer Bibhu Mohapatra
When we met with Indian Designer Bibhu Mohapatra in Paris, what stuck with us the most was his humble character which he says he owes to his parents. Bibhu grew up in the Indian state of Odissa where becoming a fashion designer seemed like a far off dream. But with his parent's encouragement and a…
Weddings
Divorced and Dating: Life after Marriage
NETFLIX' DATING AROUND GURKI BASRA ON LOVE, MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE As if experiencing a divorcing isn't hard enough, Gurki Basra was publicly shamed for it on the Netflix show Dating Around. If you didn't catch the moment, let us recap. One of her dates judged her for being divorced and for her parent's arranged marriage.…
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Motherhood
Acupuncture: Can it Help you Get Pregnant?
CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP YOU GET PREGNANT? Trying to get pregnant? After trying out different options, registered traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Moninder Chana suggests giving acupuncture a go. Q & A WITH MONINDER CHANA What is Accupuncture: Acupuncture is an ancient traditional Chinese practice to balance the flow of energy by unblocking meridians (channels) in the…
Travel
Seville Spain: What to See and Do
Seville, southern Spain’s sizzling city Seville provides an enticing mix of bright and bold colours, delectable dishes and fascinating history. Go on a journey with Zardozi's Editor Rina as she discovers her favourite places in this Andalusian gem. Wander Seville Part of the charm of Seville Spain is its laid-back atmosphere inviting you to just…
Culture
This Indian Cafe is Run by Acid Attack Survivors
On a recent trip to India Zardozi visited Sheroes Hangout, cafes in Agra and Lucknow that employ acid attack survivors, empowering them to feel confident and earn a living, all while educating the public about the horrendous violations on their appearance and lives. “My father attacked me and my mother while we were sleeping,” says…
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