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Alia Bhatt on motherhood: How becoming a parent changed her views on safety, work, and empathy |

Motherhood has profoundly reshaped Alia Bhatt’s perspective, particularly concerning safety and worry. The actress now navigates a constant undercurrent of concern, extending empathy to others’ vulnerabilities and prioritizing her daughter’s well-being. This shift influences her career choices, emphasizing a balance between work and family life, and a trust in instincts over perfection. Becoming a parent…

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Verdict in absentia, empathy in short supply: Reading Bangladesh through its Hasina coverage

‘A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself.’ That is how Arthur Miller, eminent US playwright and, incidentally, Marilyn Monroe’s husband for a few turbulent years, defined journalism’s role. Whenever a landmark event hits a country, it is worth listening closely to how the media is reporting it, not just to what…

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