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As December knocks on our door and holiday season begins, we delve into how Jews in Mumbai celebrate Hanukkah. We also look at how the onset of new adventures is setting the stage for creature comfort that brought in a new era for camping and trekking. Additionally, revenge travel is the new escape from the tyranny of working from homes with experts talking about headache being a common issue among youth.

In a sack of dying hopes for India's gender quality issues, Kerala brings in a grain of illumination with gender neutral clothes. In its Sunday briefing, Mid-Day.com explores the art of Ambedkarite artists reflecting on Namdeo Dhasal's writings about communities pushed to the margins by oppressive systems to start a conversation about caste in India.

Why do we ‘revenge travel'

Travel went through an unprecedented transformation during the pandemic with trends such as staycations, glamping, and workcations accelerating because of people's restlessness to get out of the house. Travellers and experts help us decode the phenomenon that is ‘revenge travel'.

Read More: They want to break free: Why and how ‘revenge travel' swept the country

The future of school uniforms

A government school in Kerala recently made headlines for introducing gender neutral uniforms. Mid-Day.com delves into the significance and impact of the move as educators, parents, children, and a mental health expert share their views.

Read More: Rewriting the dress code: Why school uniforms need to be gender-neutral

Hanukkah in Mumbai

Christmas may steal the show every December but for the city's Jews, Hanukkah holds a special place and is celebrated with equal zest in the same month. While the festival couldn't be marked in a big way last year, Jewish Mumbaikars are happy that they can at least have simple gatherings now.

Read More: Happy Hanukkah! Mumbai's Jewish community reignites festive fervour with food and rituals

The curious case of common headaches

Headaches are becoming common at work. While prolonged exposure to screens is often known to cause throbbing pains, experts say there are many other triggers for them in an office environment. A city-based health expert breaks down the different kinds of headache, how to deal with them, and names foods that can be eaten to prevent them.

Read More: Pain in the head: Why people are experiencing frequent headaches at work

Glamping is the new trend

From staycations to camping and glamping in the city's outskirts, Mumbaikars are exploring all possible options for a quick breather in December. Glamping or "glamorous camping" has been gaining traction among Indians since the past few years. Retaining the fundamentals of traditional camping - tents at the foothills, by the riverside, with trekking and other outdoor activities - glamping adds an extra feature, that is, creature comfort. One can simply call it an upgraded version of camping. As travel season reaches its peak, we look at why glamping, which promises both safety and comfort, is becoming popular among vacationers.

Read more: Luxury in nature's lap: How ‘glamping' is gradually overtaking traditional camping

Reflecting upon Ambedkarite art

An ode to the contributions of Namdeo Dhasal, the artworks on display at Worli's Art & Soul gallery reflect on the way the poet and founder of the Dalit Panther Movement wrote about communities pushed to the margins by oppressive systems. Centered on his ‘Golpitha', they take us through the lives of the residents of Mumbai's Kamathipura. Beyond conventional aesthetics, the human figures strongly communicate their presence, shifting the visitors' attention to the people and the social setting of the red light district, often neglected or subjected to a vilifying gaze by fellow city residents.

Read more: Where canvases assert: Ambedkarite artists engage with Namdeo Dhasal's Golpitha in new show

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