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Why This Now by ReSet Maed in India
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From working at some of the world's top news organizations to starting Re:Set, her own online news publication, and being featured on 2020's Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30, Aakanksha Tangri knows the right questions to ask. On the Why This Now? podcast, she intends to shed light on topics less spoken about, and raise questions rarely asked. From chronic illnesses & dating, trolling & mental health to Black women & activism, Why This Now? brings you multilayered perspectives on issues, told through the powerful and personal experiences of diverse groups of people along with valuable insights from experts on the subject.
About Re:Set: Re:Set is one of the world's only news publications dedicated to telling smart, original stories around mental health, inclusion, gender, pop culture and politics. We also focus on providing digestible and culturally-sensitive resources and a safe, inclusive space that encourages conversations on issues that matter and inspire change.
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India’s looming COVID-19 mental health crisis
On today’s episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we delve into the brewing COVID-19 related mental health crisis in India. To show us the bigger picture of India’s mental health landscape, the role of the government in mental health policy,...
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My child has a developmental disability, now what?
On this episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we bring to light the journey of raising a child with an intellectual/developmental disability. Founder of support platforms for parents of children with special needs in Kenya and a mother of...
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Lights, Camera, Child Influencer
On this episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we discover what it’s like to be the parent of a child internet personality. Jai Catalano, who runs a family YouTube channel and Nisha Topwal, mother of influencer Anantya Anand take us on the other...
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Yes, the N-word is also a slur in India
Today’s episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set sheds light on the experience of living in India as a Black person. Wildlife conservationist , singer and music journalist , model and karaoke host , and President of the Nigerian...
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Returning to intimacy after sexual assault
On today’s episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we look at what it’s like navigating intimacy after experiencing sexual violence, and how the lingering trauma impacts survivors. Author and survivor and public health...
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Inside the minds of the trolls and the trolled
On this episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we dive into the world of online trolling to understand why trolls troll, the upsurge of government-backed trolling cells and how it impacts the mental health of their targets. Prominent...