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In India there can be no summer season without mangoes and pickles and the recipes that Indian households follow to turn them into delicious creations So for food this week we spoke to three women who have been preparing a variety of pickles over years every summer and cannot have enough of it just yetSummer is not only about pickles but also travel and with the season comes the incessant need to travel At a time when stress levels are soaring high and work is becoming more demanding than ever people need a quick and perfect getaway to escape the daily exhausting hustle and bustle We have two wellness retreats near Mumbai explaining why wellness tourism is becoming popular and the rise in the number of people opting for itIn health we dug into a topic hardly spoken about in public There are many misconceptions about pubic hair across all genders Is it hygienic should it be shaved off and does it make sex less pleasurable If you have your doubts about pubic hair we have experts putting them to rest On the other hand with changes in lifestyle there is a possibility of fertility issues developing in both males and females In such times fertility tests are an essential component of reproductive health Fertility can be a complex issue It becomes imperative to understand all the factors that revolve around it Midday online spoke to a fertility expert to get a deeper insight on this subjectThe recent rise in the number of coldblooded murders in India is hard to ignore Many cases have surfaced since Shraddha Walkarrsquos murder that caught the whole countrys attention due to the gruesome nature in which Aftab Amin Poonawala carried out the crime Psychologists decode what goes on in the minds of these killers that cause them to commit such spinechilling murdersIn arts and culture we decided to take a different route even as the craze for music festivals is at an alltime high in our country Young enthusiasts flock venues in large numbers to watch their favourite musicians perform live The whole experience is enthralling but how inclusive are these music festivals Ever wondered how people who are disabled might be attending these festivals Midday online spoke to various stakeholders who are in the space ndash right from being at the receiving end to working on solutions that can help themHere is the complete listPickle perfect Meet these Mumbai women who continue to follow ageold tradition of making lipsmacking achaarsAs summer takes over the city many homes are busy buying mangoes from the market to make pickles Midday Online spoke to three women in Mumbai who love making pickles one of the favourites being with mangoes as the raw variety of the lsquoking of fruitsrsquo enters the marketRead moreDebunking common myths about pubic hairThere are multiple myths that have sprouted up around pubic hair We debunk those myths for you to help you understand your intimate world betterRead moreHow are wellness retreats still roping us inWith wellness tourism being the leading trend in travel this year we reached out to two wellness retreats near Mumbai to learn about what continues to fuel their growing popularityRead moreHow accessible are music festivals for differentlyabled people in IndiaThe number of music festivals in India have grown by leaps and bounds over the last decade but those who are disabled are still unsure about having a good experience There are some who have made inroads but those who are disabled or working in aiding them share the challenges and possible solutionsRead moreAftab Amin Poonawala Sahil Gehlot and now Rimple Jain Inside the mind of cold blooded killersSpinechilling murders are on the rise where the bodies of victims have been sliced chopped frozen and stored in trunks Psychologists decode the triggers that enable coldblooded killers to perform gruesome acts of murderRead moreFertility tests for couples All you need to knowAs challenges around fertility continue to grow we spoke to an expert about the importance of fertility testing and how to go about itRead moreAlso Read World Autism Awareness Day Heres how you can be a good ally to the community