World Kindness Day, 13th Nov, 2024
The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.
-Albert Einstein
Shalini Priyadarshiny
Meiyazhagan: Movie Review
For many days, I wanted to watch a meaningful movie that would neither cause fear nor anxiety. But since I was too busy with Diwali preparations, I couldn’t dig to find one. However, I found some random clips in my Facebook feed about the Tamil movie ‘Meiyazhagan’ with some amazing captions praising the film. I … Read more
Communal harmony – The need of the hour
Hate can spread easily, and it’s important to recognize that we don’t truly need it, even though it seems all around us. Let’s cultivate understanding and compassion instead.
International Girl Child Day 11th October 2024
Dedicating just one day to girls is not enough to improve their situation, considering the injustices they face as legitimate citizens of the world. This inhumane treatment will not stop unless we genuinely commit to addressing the issue.
Relevance of Gandhi: Tribute to a Legend
Gandhiji’s entire philosophy can be summarized as below-
Non-violence
Truth
Non-stealing
Chastity
Renunciation of possession
Respect for physical labor
Control of palate
Fearlessness
Equal respect for all religions
Self-reliance
Say no to untouchability
One Nation One Election:
Holding simultaneous elections will save money, resources, and time and help in governance without the fear of losing power.
However, the real question is how can we afford the estimated expenditure of Rs 8000 crore (subject to factors like inflation) in the next five years, i.e. till 2029?
Ram, how are you Maryada Purushottam?
I recently read about the unfortunate gang rape of a female employee at the famous Ram temple in Ayodhya. As a sensitive person, I couldn’t stop my tears from welling up with grief. Where are we heading? Why are we failing to provide a safe and secure environment for half of the population, who are essentially more vital for our own survival?
Self-care- Unveiling the silent support
Unplugging and Unwinding: Embracing the Art of Mental Detox is more important than ever for true self-care.
Self-love is neither egotistic nor antisocial.
Increasing atrocities on women-where are we heading?
Much has been written over the centuries condemning sexual crimes, and many laws have been made to punish the offenders, yet the world continues to turn into a haunted place due to sexual crimes.
Why, Why, Why?
There has been a lot of hue and cry recently about women’s safety. The more stringent the laws are, the harsher the reality of violence against women becomes. It is horrifying to see crimes being committed against a two-month-old baby and even an eighty-year-old woman. Where are we headed?