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Simran Pasricha

November 3, 2024

Comedian Gauri B opens up about the risks of going viral, and why she takes them anyway

From cold crowds to the struggle of being a brown woman in an unfamiliar industry, Gauri B chats about the realities of being a standup queen.

July 10, 2024

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot: France’s Cycling Champion Chases Olympic Gold

Despite three appearances at the Olympic Games, Ferrand-Prévot has yet to stand on the podium. But Paris 2024 could change that.

June 28, 2024

Sha’Carri Richardson: Sprinting towards redemption at Paris Olympics 2024

Paris 2024 isn't just another Olympics for Sha'Carri Richardson – it's her moment to rewrite her Olympic story.

June 27, 2024

Sun Yingsha: China’s Table Tennis Prodigy Eyes Gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics

She has been selected to represent China in both the singles and team events at Paris 2024, setting the stage for what could be a career-defining performance.

June 18, 2024

Who is Slovenia rock climber Janja Garnbret?

At just 25, Janja Garnbret has already made history as the first-ever female Olympic gold medalist in the sport at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

June 11, 2024

‘Sextortion’: 1 in 7 adults have had someone threaten to share their intimate images

A study surveyed over 16,000 adults across multiple countries within Australia, North and Central America, Europe and Asia.

May 31, 2024

The ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ post has sparked a debate on social media

If you went on your phone at any period of time this week, then you absolutely saw a friend, a celeb or that person you hate-stalk repost an image with the words 'All Eyes on Rafah.' Simran Pasricha explains the origins on the phrase and why it has sparked a debate.

May 31, 2024

Death penalty for abortion – what is going on in Texas?

In a move that has sent shockwaves across the nation, at the Texas GOP Convention delegates voted on a 2024 platform that includes a proposal calling for new legislation to establish "fetal personhood" and criminalise abortion as homicide.

March 15, 2024

Between The Sheets: “I feel PMDD has neutered me”

Would you be able to cope with having the energy for sex only five days a month?

December 20, 2023

Reclaiming Yoga: Navigating Decolonization in a Spiritual Tradition

Earlier this year, Melbourne-based journalist Simran Pasricha jumped on the chance to complete her Yoga teacher training in India. She was unnerved to find that the course was predominantly filled with white students, many of whom even grumbled at the need to learn Sanskrit as part of their training. Here, she explores the effects of colonisation on her journey with Yoga.

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