The Artidote. The life saver!!!

People are at a high risk of being judged by society for actions that are seen as being against “cultural values”. Women, more so are often judged for their actions and are labelled as loose for being open about their sexuality. 

Getting pregnant out of wedlock is one thing that is sure to bring a barrage of judgmental comments. Arguing its morality or seeking a debate on whether if its right or not might not be much worthy when a life is at stake. 

Here's an incident where a girl in Delhi took a call to end her life on having known about her accidental pregnancy. But life as you know it, brings a lot of surprises and the girl was lucky enough to have reached out to "The Artidote", that turned out to be a life saver.

(The Artidote is a space where to bond, story-tell, empathize and heal through art curated by Germany based Jovanny Varela-Ferreyra.)

Here's the snapshot of how it panned out!!! 

 She received messages of love from around the world....

... and was overwhelmed and decided against killing herself.

In spite of the world becoming a tough place to live in, there is love all around and people who would want to see others live a great life. God bless those good hearts!! 

Be good... do good.. spread love, it's christmas time after all...

Merry christmas and a happy new year to one all!!.

- DC

Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle

Amma!!!

A people's leader.  Pro-poor. Gutsy. Amma!

She was an enigma at a personal as well as at a political level. For a lady to be all alone, to come out against all odds and top in grand style, only she can. A true inspiration to many, courageous & resilient and rightly called the Iron lady after Indira Gandhi, she has been there, seen it all and done it through tough times.

Being apolitical has not stopped many admiring Amma who has been immensely popular among her party men and opposition alike. For the opposition parties to come over and praise her the way they did at her funeral shows the sheer respect she has earned among all. 

I've not been a great fan of Politics which I don't take pride of anyway. However, I have always admired Amma's fearless and gutsy stance every time she had to face a hurdle. To fight it out among the men she had to and come out victorious for her successive term tells a lot about her gritty character and the ever loving support she carries in this part of the country. 

Under her regime, the Police and policing was genuine, the city safe, the poor well taken care of and the overall growth near good. A big setback in Indian politics and a even huge void in Tamilnadu state politics, her demise has not only got everyone saddened but has left a question on how well things would sustain from where she has left it. Only time will tell!! 

Saluting Amma!! May her soul Rest In Peace!!!

-DC