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Sheroes Hangout-A thing of beauty!
Browsing for a unique calendar for 2015, I stumbled across one that truly was. It had me in awe, for the models depicted on it are beyond beautiful. These are the faces that glow not with conventional beauty, but with strength and resilience and the never-say-die attitude of a woman’s spirit. The calendar features women who survived horrendous acts of acid attack which left them disfigured and physically disabled but failed to break the indomitable will they possess. Bello is Spanish for beautiful and is the name of this calendar which is a part of Stop Acid Attacks campaign by Chhanv Foundation, a non-profit rehabilitation group that helps acid attack…
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OROP and Chetan Bhagat-I wish he never spoke!
source He looked up at the blazing sky and then at the shrivelled skin of his hands. The fauji feared no weather for he sat there fighting with his saab, just as he had earlier. Only that the last had been almost two decades ago and age had been on his side. He knew his enemy and the goal was crystal clear- save our motherland! His saab,now a retired colonel was a smart major then and he had been his buddy. The orders had been clear and there wasn’t an iota of doubt. They all knew who they were fighting against. Their bodies had strength and their hearts were full…
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A note outside a doctor’s clinic
Dear patient, Before you enter my clinic and we form the doctor-patient relationship, I want certain things clear between you and me. When I studied for years to become the doctor I am today, besides medicine, I was taught the ethics of my practice as well and I understand the sanctity of the bond we both shall form once I agree to treat you. I understand your disease as well as your value as a person while you on the other hand, know nothing about me. All you know is what the media and the word-of-mouth feed you, which is hardly true. I am uncomfortable doing this but it has…
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Jobs don’t have genders-Share the load!
It was the first of January 2020 . Another year had passed. After the crazy festivities of the previous night, it was time to clean up and leave for work. Natasha was fervently washing the dishes when her husband declared,’I have cleaned up the entire dining area. Do you need help with the dishes?’ Natasha smiled as he joined her in clearing out the pile in the sink. Natasha’s husband, Veer ,was truly her prince charming. He always knew the right things to say at the right time. With him by her side, the utterly monotonous work of cleaning the dishes seemed monotonous no more.They laughed, threw soap bubbles at…
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things people say….
How many times have you doubted your own ears and wanted to ask the other person ,’Did you really say what I just heard?’ Okay don’t start counting on me,I know it must have happened quite a lot many times. Just wanted to share a few of mine. I know it shall sound hilarious here but when it happens, you just wish you hadn’t been there or had the power to vaporize the one who just said what he/she did. Well, wishful thinking! All you can do mostly is fret…so here goes! source Try some of these answers the next time you hear one of these. Q1) ‘Aa gaye?’ when…
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Where there is will…
I’ll stumble & fall on every stone? No, I defy you destiny, I know I should. I dare you to try me more than once. I always stood for all I was or could. Attempt to hurt me as much as you can, I will not shed a single tear. Bring to life the scariest nightmares, I harbour in me but no fear. Take away my joys, bestow me with agony. I will cherish every sorrow. Gift me endless darkness if you will, I will not give up, not today, not tomorrow. Snatch away everything, all I love, I shall still stay alive. Challenge me to any odyssey, any ordeal.…
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Whatever it takes to sail this boat…
Every problem in our country is inter-related, inter-connected to each other. The biggest out of all and probably the root of all others is illiteracy. India is the land of sages, it is a culture that promotes literature and ironically has the maximum load of illiteracy which is nearly 37 % of the global total. Effects of illiteracy Illiteracy has both social and economic ramifications: -Unemployment -Underemployment -Poverty -Ignorance -Low self-esteem…….to name a few. It is a dismal picture and before we talk of any other issue,it is imperative to remove illiteracy. Let me tell you a story… It is set in the city of Varanasi,on the banks of the…
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Stop judging! It is too easy.
What is it nowadays with judging everyone and everything? Has the nation suddenly gained enlightenment or stumbled upon the great wisdom? Earlier we saw allegations or accusations but now no more. We do not send anyone to trial…we simply judge. Why listen to the other person’s side of the story? Why waste time thinking of an explanation for whatever has happened? It is so much simpler and time saving to just go ahead and pass the verdict. The documentary India’s daughter was not even released when it was judged not fit for the Indian audience. Yes,it is not and I say this not because of the way the entire incident…
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This Women’s Day- End the Guilt!
The UN theme this year for International Women’s Day is Empowering women, Empowering humanity. Picture it! source UN feels that 100% of the goals cannot be achieved if 50% of the people cannot reach their full potential. So true! The lesser than 50% (and never increasing beyond) population needs to awaken from the slumber waiting for the Prince Charming’s kiss and rescue. I did not wish anyone A HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY yesterday..there is still far to go before the celebrations can start. This Women’s Day,do not celebrate…there is nothing to celebrate yet. …
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Do you mind?
Today,as I write this post,I am confused…certain events have made me question my rationale and forced me to rethink… To speak up or not…and when? Is it important for me to react and have an opinion every time? Do I have the option to not take sides? Why am I judged according to what I believe or do not believe in? Constitutions over the world have given their citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression as a fundamental right but are we really free to express? You think we are? What did you feel when you heard of the Charlie Hebdo attack? The whole world condemned the act…
