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      Shelina Janmohamed

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      A dressmaker's shop in London in the 1960s. Getty Images
      I'm grieving my mother but I also want to honour women like her

      The contribution to societies of women like my mum is not documented and that is an enormous loss

      CommentSeptember 30, 2022
      Former US First Lady Michelle Obama stands next to her official White House portrait during an unveiling ceremony in Washington, on September 7. Bloomberg
      Imposter syndrome is real but so is overcoming it

      The best of us live with self-doubt and it can be worked to our advantage

      OpinionSeptember 09, 2022
      Nagma Abdi (left) and Zuhoor Haibe with their A-level results at Ark Putney Academy, in London, on August 18. PA Wire
      Children need to be educated differently

      Schools need to equip pupils for a different world than the one that their parents were taught to face

      CommentAugust 22, 2022
      The number of caregivers in the sandwich generation, looking after young children and elderly parents, is growing significantly. With longer lifespans, more of an ageing population and people having children later, the number is further set to rise. Getty
      Employers can ease the burden of the 'sandwich generation'

      Women who are caring for children and ageing parents have a lot on their plate. They also have a lot to contribute at work

      CommentAugust 05, 2022
      Firefighters contain a wildfire that encroached on nearby homes in the Shiregreen area of Sheffield on Wednesday. Getty Images
      We must not let the heatwave, Covid-19 and Ukraine get to us

      Disasters cannot be undone but we can build anew. For this, we need to be able to imagine a better world

      CommentJuly 22, 2022
      Satirical artist Kaya Mar holds a painting depicting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, outside the Houses of Parliament, in London. AP
      A lack of trust is dispiriting, not only in Britain

      People profess broken trust but carry on with life. Is there another choice?

      CommentJuly 08, 2022
      People relax in the sun on the bank of the River Thames, with the City of London financial district in the distance. Reuters
      Summer holidays are essential even as some are luckier than others

      The UK, for one, doesn't quite shut down in July-August

      CommentJuly 01, 2022
      Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's outgoing COO. AFP
      What Sheryl Sandberg got wrong about the glass ceiling

      Facebook's outgoing COO is an inspiration to women, but her way to tackle gender inequality is flawed

      CommentJune 10, 2022
      Queen Elizabeth II marks 70 years on the throne this week. AP
      For women around the world, Queen Elizabeth is a female icon

      The Platinum Jubilee of Britain's monarch is a moment to reflect on the life of a powerful woman

      CommentJune 02, 2022
      Ballet dancers performing in front of mirror in pink leotards and tutus. James and Alex Dance Studios
      The lesson my five-year-old daughter taught me about body image

      Society, media and culture have an adverse effect on girls' understanding of beauty as they get older

      CommentMay 13, 2022
      Shelina Janmohamed. Photo: The lastminute.com London Eye
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      A special Eid, London-style

      The crescent will be visible in the sky over the city and the London Eye will amplify the sight

      CommentApril 29, 2022
      People gather at the UK's largest open Iftar organised by the Ramadan Tent Project, on the steps of the Royal Albert Hall, London on Wednesday. PA Wire
      The joy of seeing Ramadan, Easter and Passover in one supermarket aisle

      One mainstream store had offerings reflecting the Muslim, Christian and Jewish festivals

      CommentApril 15, 2022
      Happy volunteers at the philanthropic 'Iftar for All' project in North London during Ramadan 2020. Getty
      Celebrating Ramadan in modern, diverse ways is a sign of progress

      Brands and societies need to think about what Ramadan could and should be about

      CommentApril 01, 2022
      Riz Ahmed in City of Tiny Lights. Courtesy BFI London Film Festival
      Can Hollywood repair what TV has done to Muslims?

      More creative storytelling creates space for a broader understanding of the world

      CommentMarch 21, 2022
      The pandemic has taught us about the importance of inner-purpose. AFP
      Our elderly deserve spiritual wellbeing

      We need to pay more attention to improving the inner-lives of the oldest in society

      CommentMarch 07, 2022
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