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  • Fun at the theme park
    The school holidays are here and Niexters share some ideas on how to fill up your holidays and make it a memorable one.
  • Game for a productive holiday?
    During the school holidays, it is normal to see many teenagers spend most of their time playing games, chilling out at public places or spend the whole day at cyber cafés. Instead, if you are interested in doing something educational and productive, here are some suggestions:
  • What do you do when you are online?
    Whenever I’m on the Internet, I normally visit social networking sites such as Facebook, Friendster and other similar sites. These are important Web sites to keep me updated with gossip and more. Plurk.com is also a social networking site that shows my friends’ activities every minute and second of the day! I also look for pictures of celebrities and actors online. – Kristie Teng, 14, Penang
  • Gomez’s debut album a promising one
    When it comes to being at ease around the camera, Selena Gomez is a natural. She became a household name after hitting it big by landing the lead role as a teenage wizard on Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place. Having been dubbed “the next Miley Cyrus”, there is no question that Gomez has charm and talent which have captivated the hearts of teens around the globe.
  • Should we do revision during school holidays?
    She Says... Radhika Divya Chelliah, 16, Petaling Jaya School holidays are blissful, uninterrupted, glorious days when we, students, get to enjoy our lives. Movies. Music. Shopping. Spending endless hours online. Vacations. Revision. Wait, revision? While most of us never plan to revise during the holidays, it is inevitable. Especially for those sitting for major public exams next year, revision is bound to haunt their holidays. And I’m talking about all of us, not just those bookworms or nerd types who seem to have a fetish for schoolbooks.
  • Vacation blues by the seaside
    Holidays are usually fun. But sometimes a boring holiday does come along. Here is the story about my boring holiday, which was two years ago during the first semester school break.
  • Futsal for free
    Futsal is now a favourite sports played by both boys and girls. It is my favourite sports and I play it with friends once a week. We normally play from 8am to 10am at a futsal court in SS18, Subang Jaya, Selangor.
  • Things to do this holiday
    THE holiday season has arrived and here are some suggestions to keep you occupied during the long break.
  • What I learnt from different workshops
    Malik Ridhwan, 17, Kuala Lumpur All of the NST school holiday workshops that I attended over the years were interesting and fun. What made them so interesting? I learnt new skills and made new friends.
  • Fun ways to bust stress
    It is the year-end holidays, where we get to take a break from all that studying and homework. Here’s a brilliant idea to help take away all the stress we went through in school throughout the year: Make your way to NST’s NIE School Holiday Workshops.
  • Teen FEAR unmasked
    WE asked psychologist Datuk Dr Mat Saad Baki from Pantai Medical Centre what teen angst really meant.
  • Drugs are never the solution ...
    TEEN angst can manifest itself as drug addiction. We spoke to Assistant Commis-sioner of Police (ACP) Khang Chez Chiang, Head of the Narcotics Department in Kuala Lumpur, about this.
  • Teen angst
    Compiled by Christian Bethany Felix, 13, Puchong Do you know what is angst?” I asked my friends a few days ago. None knew.
  • Fashion as identity
  • When music soothes your soul
    Problems in society such as loitering, vandalism, bullying and smoking always bring us to the troubled teenagers of today. These youths are always stressed and looking for ways to de-stress.
  • Anger is not the answer
    Parents often ask, “Where’s the anger from my teen coming from?” As a teenager, I know that we’re stubborn and argumentative, but that’s because we want independence.
  • Navigating the teen years
  • Saying no to drugs
    Amy Winehouse, winner of five Grammy awards in 2008, making her way into the Guinness Book of World Records for most Grammy awards won by a British female act, is a wonderful talent. But she’s also a victim of drug abuse. News reports showed her transform from being healthy and active into sick and weary-looking.
  • What Adults Say
    Prakash Singam, Petaling Jaya Teen anger is normal. Every teen goes through it one way or another. But there are some that are more expressive than others. I guess it’s due to making the transition to adolescence and the hormonal changes that come with it. Those who have guidance while going through it will fare better. Social life plays a part too. If the friends around you are rebellious, you will be too, due to peer pressure. It’s hard for teens to have their own identity as they are searching for their true selves. So they will try to fit in with those they can relate better to.
  • What Teens Say
    Wong Sher Min, 16, Johor Baru “I have the right to do whatever I want!”. “You can’t control me!”. “I want my freedom!”
  • Interview with a Goth
    I wanted to understand why some people go gothic and why some are called emo, so I spoke to my friend, Dhania Zoe As’ad, 14, about it.
  • CEOs In The Making : Faces of the Future
    Fitness In Training By Himmat Singh, 16, Selayang Meet four new up-and-coming business prospects – Eric Soo, Lee Kean Boon, Aurelia Tiam, and Jeremy Lee, all 20 years old except Tiam who is 19. They are co-founders of Fitness in Training, and another YES Challenge finalist.
  • Right attitude, key to success
    U.V. Wong, 29, is director of special initiatives at My MoneyTree Sdn Bhd. The microelectronics student-turned-businessman is also mentor and key facilitator of the Young Entrepreneurs Startup Challenge (YES Challenge). Here he talks to 16-year-old Himmat Singh from Selayang about MoneyTree’s motivation and what the YES Challenge is all about.
  • If I were an entrepreneur...
    “I would make sure that the products I sell bring benefits to my customers. The products would be personally invented by me. My customers are guaranteed to get excellent service from me. I would get their feedback on my products and do my best to improve the quality of my products to fit their requests.” – Nur Afiqah Azizan, 11, Bangi
  • Visiting the Spooksters
    When people talk about tours, what normally comes to mind is a visit to the Science Centre or maybe the fireflies colony in Kuala Selangor or even the Mulu Caves in Sarawak.
  • All things Halloween!
    HALLOWEEN celebrations in Malaysia seem barely visible to our naked eye. Some people just stay at home fixated on the horror shows on TV. However, in some housing areas where families celebrate the occasion, the children gang up and go on their “trick or treat” rounds.
  • Be Afraid… be terribly afraid!
    A fictional account Today was, by far, the most boring Halloween of my life, I told myself. And it was just 9.15 in the morning.
  • Book Review : Tales of horror from Singapore
    Russell Lee, Asia’s top writer of ghost stories, has the coveted all-time No 1 Best Seller title under his belt for the True Singapore Ghost Stories (TSGS), a series that has sold over 950,000 copies in Asia alone.
  • Carving a Jack-O-Lantern
    What’s a Halloween party without good ‘ol Jack? After all, the pumpkin is the symbol of Halloween.
  • When vampires strike
    WE humans are always fascinated by the unknown. Although they might scare us to death, the curiosity drives researchers to study them. Some otherworldly entities are werewolves, gargoyles, zombies, hellhounds and, of course, vampires.
  • Hungry, hungry ghosts
    DO you know anything about the Hungry Ghost Festival? It’s celebrated by the Chinese on the 14th night of the seventh lunar month. It’s also known as the Chinese Halloween.
  • Anchors away for a dream holiday
    Star Cruises Limited, which was started by the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong 16 years ago, operates a fleet of 19 ships to destinations all over the world. It is the third largest cruise line in the world.
  • Palace on wheels
    The Palace On Wheels! Ever heard of it? It is basically a luxury train which takes visitors across India to visit famous cities in the state of Rajasthan. The train has luxurious en-suite rooms, two restaurants, a bar and a lounge. Every coach has four guest rooms with two butlers on hand to serve breakfast and help out.
  • Flying high
    Everybody dreams about soaring high in the sky and defying Newton’s theory of gravity.
  • Are taxi drivers giving Malaysia a bad name?
    He says... Nicholas Choo Yuen Fong, 14, Petaling Jaya In my opinion, the answer to this question is most probably a yes.
  • My favourite mode of transportation
    “Currently, ships, as I’m still in love with the world’s oldest floating bookshop in history – MV Doulos – which stopped at Pasir Gudang, in Johor Baru, for two weeks!” — Wong Sher Min, 16, Johor Baru
  • Cheap, convenient and accessible
    It’s that time of the day which makes your blood boil with rage. And listening to Lite FM’s Smooth Drive doesn’t help either. With honking cars for background music and the red traffic lights glaring at you, this is the time when your patience gets tested, and where public transportation, like the Light Rail Transit (LRT) comes in handy.
  • Not as bad as one thinks
    FROM horse-drawn carriages to steam-powered coaches, buses have come a long way to being one of the most popular modes of travel and transportation today, thanks to affordable rates and easy accessibility.
  • Old charms
    IF you are looking for unique ways to travel, none are more unique than the trishaws, the bullock carts and the water taxis we have in Malaysia. Even though today we are lucky to have modern transportation like cars, buses and trains, which make our lives easier and more convenient, we are also lucky to see traditional transportation still in use today. These vehicles are more like moving museums, each unique in its own way.
  • Festival of Lights shines bright
    Niexters chat with Madam Sharmila Kantha, the wife of India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia about her Deepavali memories.
  • Story of Deepavali
    Deepavali is upon us again. It is a time when big bright eyes combined with bright smiles and generous hearts from our Hindu Malaysians beckon us into their homes and hearts to share in the festivities.
  • Celebrating Deepavali away from home
    What’s it like to celebrate Deepavali or Diwali away from home? Niexters spoke to expat students from the Global Indian International School in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, to find out what they felt.
  • Rich rituals of Deepavali
    Deepavali is a celebration that is steeped in religious traditions. Hindus faithfully follow traditions that have been around for countless generations.
  • How to draw a ‘kolam’
    Kolam drawing is an old art and although it is basically a Hindu tradition, the Jains, the Buddhists and the Parsis also are experts at it.
  • How to tie a saree
    THERE are many traditional Indian outfits but the saree, the kurta and the dhoti are most popular. Two most often worn during Deepavali are the saree and the kurta.
  • Festive delicacies
    Special cuisines add colour to the spectacular Deepavali festival. One of them is traditional Indian sweets and crunchy tidbits which I’m going to introduce to you. These are made on special occasions such as Deepavali in Malaysia.
  • Stepping stone to stardom
    Elliza Abdul Razak was one of the contestants of hit reality TV show Akademi Fantasia (Season 3). The girl from Perak never made it to the finals but the experience of taking part in AF changed her life. She has since become famous for her performances in two drama serials, Impian Illyana and Kisah Kaisarah.
  • If music is the food of love...
    “If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die.” Niexters were asked to interpret the Bard’s famous quote. In their own words, here is what they had to say about William Shakespeare’s famous lines from Twelfth Night:
  • In Conversation with Hunny Madu
    As an entertainer, singer/songwriter/producer and radio/TV personality, Hunny Madu is well-known in the industry for her versatility and musical prowess. Her songs, flavoured by hiphop, jazz and the spoken word, is a snapshot of the human experience that touches a chord in every young Malaysian. Azielia Anne, 17, of Subang Jaya, recently got up close and personal with this 25-year-old rising star.
  • Lost in translation?
    A Malay adaptation of a Shakespearian play? Would the outcome be a “Much Ado About Nothing”? Much to their delight, Niexters found even the bard would have applauded.
  • Music Past and Present
    He says… By Malik Hisyam Zaihan,15, Setiawangsa Music changes as time passes by. Despite the wide variety of different music genres, adults would have probably noticed the changes in music styles from the past to the present.
  • Akademi Fantasia
    Penang-born, Fatimah Abu Bakar is the judge of popular show Akademi Fantasia. She has always had her roots in the entertainment industry, being a familiar face in theatre and in the filmmaking fraternity.
  • Exam Tips : One key to success is eating right
    I KNOW some of you think that when it comes to coping with exam stress, nutrition is NOT important.
  • Tag it! Contest
    Niexter needs a tagline
  • Music of the soul
    HE etched the lyrics of Hijau into every Malaysian mind in a resounding tribute to Mother Nature and with that became forever a legend in the local music industry.
  • They rock our world
    Compiled by Kathryn Ng Shinag Fern, 14, Klang; Wong Sher Min, 16, Johor Baru; Nurmina Khan Adalat Khan, 15, Ipoh; Then Soo Lee, 15, Lahat
  • Reviews: Mamma Mia - how can I resist you!
    Director: Phyllida Lloyd Starring: Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Julie Walters, Dominic Cooper Genre: Comedy, Romance
  • Reviews: Wonderful little gizmo
    OF all the devices used to listen to music, the Apple’s Ipod Nano is my favourite and it has been my companion for over five years. It still works as perfect as the first day I bought it. It is capable of ringing the perfect tune and has really taken control of my life.
  • Reviews: Alluring Michael Jackson
    One artiste who managed to infuse his albums with several genres of song was Michael Jackson (MJ). He made the world fall in love with his music and with him.
  • As I See It: Spreading your wings with a music degree
    When you reach the age of 50, what do you think would be your biggest accomplishment? Would it be earning your first million? Would it be having a job that makes you happy to get up in the morning for? Would it be having pursued a passion?
  • As I See It: An original talent
    Many have been the phrases used to describe 23-year-old Ray Cheong. He is - the man with the guitar; the “John Mayer” of Malaysia; the one gifted with the perfect voice.
  • Getting onto YouTube
    Have you ever wondered how Zee Avi, Charice Pempengco and Susan Boyle sang their way to stardom? They started with a simple video feed on YouTube. Nowadays many up and coming musicians use the video sharing and hosting services at YouTube to make themselves known to the world. How do you do it? Here are some tips: :
  • Colours of Aidilfitri
    Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the celebration all Muslims look forward to each year after a whole month of fasting. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the Malay term for Eid ul-Fitr which literally means “Celebration Day of Fast”.
  • Of celebrations past
    By Azielia Anne, 17 Subang Jaya Selangor I asked my grandmother Hadmi Rafie what Hari Raya was like during her time.
  • Fasting – Universal religious practice
    Fasting generally means restricting or refraining from food. It is a spiritual discipline aimed at “taming” the body so we can have a closer relationship with God. Fasting is advocated by many religions of the world. Though each is practised differently, the ultimate aim is to turn our thoughts to God.
  • Meaningful month
    Every year, during Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. While Islam may not be the only religion to practice fasting, there are many benefits, says Ustaz Zamanuddin Jusoh who is New Straits Times’ religious and welfare executive.
  • A medical perspective
    According to Consultant Physician and Gastroentrologist, Dr S. Mahendra Raj, the health benefits of fasting depend on the duration and degree of the fast.
  • My most memorable Raya
    My most memorable Hari Raya was in 2004. My cousins, siblings and I went around the neighbourhood collecting duit raya. - Nor Atiqah, 16, Johor Baru
  • My first fast...
    Though I was too young to fast, my parents encouraged me by giving me RM1 per day as an incentive. I was seven years old when I fasted for the first time and I felt hungry and thirsty in the beginning. Ramadan is really fun because all my friends are fasting. - Farissa Amanda Adzhar, 8, Bangi
  • Hari Raya in an inter-racial household
    I sat down with my classmate, Farah Jee Jeffri Jee to ask her how she spends her Hari Raya with her family.
  • Traditional attire
    The Chinese have their cheongsam and sam foo, the Indians their sari and dhoti. For the Malays, the most commonly worn are the baju melayu for men and baju kurung for women.
  • Evergreen festive songs
    My favourite song for Hari Raya is by Aman Syah entitled Kepulangan Yang DiNanti. This song is all about a father who waited for his son to come home to celebrate Hari Raya together.
  • Selamat Hari Raya
    “This coming Eid, i would like to wish Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfiri to all my teachers especially in SK Tambun and SMK Tambun, Ipoh. Also to all my friends who know me, wish you all happiness this coming Hari Raya.” - Nur’ Izzati Mohd Danial, 16, Ipoh
  • Truly inspirational!
    In every society, there are selfless people who go out of their way to help others. Mary Chen, the editor and founder of the cross-disability magazine Challenges, is one such person.
  • When parents become the inspiration
    For me, an inspirational idol can be a person who knows me well and is a part of my life. My inspirational idol is – my mum!
  • Everything that inspires...
    “My dad and my aunt. They’ve been through so many hardships in life and yet they remain strong. So they inspire me to be a better person and be strong willed.” – Divya V., 16, Petaling Jaya
  • When death becomes a teacher
    The thing that has most affected my life so far has to be my grandfather’s death at the start of this year. The night before everything happened, my cousin and I were studying for our test the next day. After we had finished, my sister, my mum and I were talking about how we should see our grandfather very soon. Though we had visited him regularly, we couldn’t spend much time with him because we were busy preparing for exams.
  • A reason to emulate
    “Inspirational!” What comes to your mind when you hear that word? Probably other adjectives such as good, admirable and influential. But the world is not filled with inspirational people. Not every Tom, Dick or Harry can inspire you to change any bad habits you might have or improve your way of life.
  • Flying high and beyond
    When Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian was just five years old, a television commercial for milk caught his imagination. In the commercial, a kid who drank milk grew up to be a pilot. Totally inspired, Harridon also wanted to grow up to be a pilot.
  • Book review: When fiction inspires
    I became one of Jacqueline Wilson’s fans after I started reading several of her awesome books. Double Act was the first of her books that I read, and I found it inspirational.
  • Movie review: Believable screenplay
    State of Play is a thriller that deals with the news media. The film also deals with profit made from wars and issues such as political self-interest, homeland security, the Internet and more.
  • MERDEKA MEMOIRS
    A day she will never forget
    I felt like an eight-year-old again, listening to my grandmother’s stories about her past and also Malaysia’s past.
  • We salute you, Sir!
    Tan Sri Mansor Muhd Noor is my mum’s granduncle. Now 85 years old, he is from Pulau Langkawi, Kedah. He was former chief police officer of Pahang from 1972 to 1976, chief police officer of Federal Territory from 1976 to 1978, and director of internal security and public order from 1978 to 1979. He is fondly known as Tok Long in our family.
  • Surviving the tough times
    MY grandmother, Leong Yoke Chin, 76, taught me a lot about Malaysia’s history before independence on August 31, 1957. She told me about the war, too.
  • Our contributions to ensuring Malaysia stays peaceful...
    “When doing school projects, my teammates are usually from different races. We have diverse opinions and different ways of thinking. It’s very refreshing and is also an eye opener!” – Olivia Tan Li Ling, 16, Johor Baru
  • Nation builders
    Malaysia’s prime ministers, over the years, have left their legacy on the nation. There are buildings, residences and roads named after them. More importantly, they have brought much progress and development to our beloved country. Here is our look at Malaysia’s nation builders.
  • A true heritage
    “Merahmu bara semangat waja; Putihmu bersih budi pekerti; Kuning berdaulat payung negara; Biru perpaduan kami semua…”
  • Colours of our identity
    AS a developing country, Malaysians have managed to live together as one and share each other’s customs and cultures. One of the things that identify each of us lies in the clothes we wear.
  • Tempting the tastebuds
    Imagine the candyland that we dreamt of every night when we were little. Now replace the candy with food that you enjoy – nasi lemak, rendang, mutton vindaloo, dim sum, asam laksa and so on!
  • He says... She says...
    By Daniel Lee Yik Loong, 13, Kuala Lumpur August 31, the day Malaysia finally broke free from colonial rule... the day when all the hard work and unmeaning lives that were lost to break this country free began to make some sense. Finally, we are able to celebrate that freedom, each year, on that date.
  • Helping hand in history
    My grandpa, Datuk K. John Kuruvilla, was quite the politician back in his time in the small town of Sungai Petani, Kedah. He used to be acting president of the Central Kedah Indians Association at one time.
  • Author of substance
    Rehman Rashid walked into the room and greeted us politely. We couldn’t believe we were face-to-face with the author of A Malaysian Journey which we had both enjoyed reading.
  • Mesmerising journey
    A classic Jalur Gemilang faded into the upper right corner of the book introducing the title with three white bold words: A Malaysian Journey. I was utterly mesmerised – one look and I knew this was no chick flick crap. Indeed it did not fail my expectations.
  • A Malaysian delight
    When I first bought the book A Malaysian Journey, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Was it a narration of the history of Malaysia, or was it a story of a Malaysian who had made a journey?
  • What it means ...
    You’ve heard and read about it, but what exactly is 1Malaysia? Is it just another slogan? Is there an actual and concrete role for this concept?
  • Dissecting the 1Malaysia formula
    1Malaysia. We hear this slogan time and again. Radio broadcasters, members of the print media and website administrators give their undivided attention to this matter. But have you ever stopped to grasp the concept and importance behind this slogan?
  • Together we are 1
    This is what young Malaysians have to say about 1Malaysia…
  • My 1Malaysia Childhood
    After 16 years of living in this country, my heart still warms at the sight of Yasmin Ahmad’s typical portrayal of national unity in her films and advertisements - Malays, Chinese and Indians living in harmony with each other.
  • He says... She says...
    David Kang Zheng Hoong, 16, Sungei Besi From the time, the 1Malaysia concept was made public, it has sparked numerous discussions and debates at all levels of our society. The ultimate goal of 1Malaysia, which is national unity, has been the main vision of our country’s leaders and has been interpreted in various forms over the span of five decades of Independence.
  • Counting our blessings
    It all began with the International Understanding Day fundraiser our school undertook in February. We didn’t quite know what to do with the money until one of my schoolmates spoke to Dr Ng of Wawasan GMR who told us where the money could be used for a good cause.
  • Get involved, know your rights
    For Youssouf Oomar, who had a fortunate childhood and knew that this was not enjoyed by many youngsters, a job at Unicef was only natural. He is the UNICEF Malaysia Representative.
  • Youth power: Can youth effect change in this world? How?
    In this week’s survey, our Niexters asked their friends the above question. Here’s what the children had to say.
  • Are youth around the world the same today?
    We asked some American Field Service (AFS) exchange students who are currently in Malaysia the above question and here is what they had to say.
  • Youth with a beautiful voice
    While there are many youths who have made a difference in a good way, Yuna inspires me the most. Not Yuna the female protagonist in the Final Fantasy video game, but Yuna the Malaysian singer.
  • By youths, for U!
    On August 1, the New Straits Times launched its first ever youth WAP (wireless application protocol) portal. Called U-phoria, the uniqueness of the site is that its concept, design and content were all put together by a pioneer team of 22 young mobile journalists (MoJos) between the ages of 18 and 26.
  • As I See It: If I had money…
    • When I have a million ringgit, I’ll donate half of it to researchers for finding a cure for AIDS, HIV and other diseases. The other half, I’ll invest. – Teo Caiying, 14, Damansara Jaya
  • History of Money
    The History Throughout history, money has been the pulse of civilisations. The earliest form of money was not the paper bills and coins that we know today. They were possessions and objects such as cows or pottery. These were traded for anything the owner might have been in need of.
  • Cultural diversity
    He says… By Malik Ridhwan, 17, Kuala Lumpur
  • A taste of Malaysian life
    ON July 18, 43 foreign teenagers were introduced to their Malaysian foster families in Kuala Lumpur under the AFS Foreign Exchange Students programme.
  • What is Culture?
    Young people are the lifeblood of a nation’s culture. Anesha Gnana Kumar, 15, of Petaling Jaya, asked her friends what connotations they had of the word “culture”. Here’s what they had to say.
  • Rasa unmasked
    UNLIKE his usual genre of bharatanatyam, odissi and other classical Indian dances, Ramli Ibrahim decided to spread his wings with something more contemporary in Rasa Unmasked.
  • Islamic banking for all
    To many, Islamic financing is a foreign idea. Many others may not have heard of it all. Such was the case with Su Ting and I until we interviewed David Vicary Abdullah, chairman, global Islamic finance group, Deloitte Consulting Malaysia Sdn.Bhd.
  • Nothing’s gonna stop him
    Sometimes life deals you a difficult hand. You can either decide to either “lie down and die”, as they say, or make the best of what you have and be an inspiration to others. Meet Joshua Mohan.
  • Pespectives: Good way to influence
    Political blogging is a very interesting and creative way for people to express their views and yet keep up with the times.
  • A world with only the internet?
    This could be a possibility in the near future as more people are getting wired and technology-savvy. Our Niexters air their views on the matter
  • Health watch: Problems affecting us!
    It’s becoming more common for us to hear about children having health problems at an earlier age. We should be aware of what the diseases are, and make a conscious effort to educate ourselves and our loved ones so we are all able to enjoy life until we reach a ripe old age! – Elsheba K. Abraham
  • When breathing’s a problem
    FOR many people, respiratory illness is a serious problem.
  • Matters of the heart
    Some children develop health problems very early in life, such as in the womb. One such condition is congenital heart disease.
  • Important to be aware
    Say STDs and immediately everyone thinks it is a bad word. But, says Dr Premitha Damodaran, a consultant obsterician and gynaecologist: “… it is important to know about them.”


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