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If A Beggar Was Given A Chance To Explain His Work And Life, What Would He Say? Probably This!

July 15, 2015 by

It is already noon and in the scorching heat I just cannot afford to take a moment of respite from the back breaking job of moving from window to window and beg. But the sahibs sitting in the cars hardly pay heed to my incessant efforts of getting a coin or two. I am the only one apart from my mother who goes out and performs this despicable job as my sister takes care of my … [Read more...]

The Upcoming Movie ‘Manjhi – The Mountain Man’s Trailer Is As Inspirational As It Can Get

July 14, 2015 by

We often criticize Bollywood for making stupid cinema which makes no sense at all (which is true to a great extent). No brainers like ‘Rascals’ and ‘Housefull’ have always been a disgrace to the Indian film industry. But things are changing. The latest edition to that change being the upcoming movie by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Manjhi. This movie is based on the true … [Read more...]

Two Individuals Love Each Other & Are Compatible Enough To Marry, But They Can’t Because…

July 13, 2015 by

Anil Pandey is a 27 year old boy living in Bangalore with his own flat and a 9 to 5 job that pays him 75,000 every month. Shreya Srivastav is a 27 year old dental surgeon running a clinic in Bangalore, which gets her about 60,000 to 70,000 every month. The things that connect both these young people are: They were classmates in school. They are successful and … [Read more...]

She Was Forced To Change As She Had ‘To Fit’ In His Family. When She Did, They All Left!

July 12, 2015 by

Are we still living in the world where people are judged on the basis of their skin, color or their physical appearance? I don’t know what most people think about that question, but I do believe that to most people superficial appearance matters the most. A few days ago I had an opportunity to talk to a close relative of mine (who do not wish to be named) and the things she … [Read more...]

“Stop Judging HIV+ People” – Jo Stands Tall Despite Being HIV+, As “Being Weak Is Not An Option”

July 10, 2015 by

There are two kinds of people in this world. One, who succumbs to the problems which arise, and the other, who takes up that problem and strives to eradicate it forever. Jyoti Dhawale falls in the second category. Generally, when people get diagnosed with HIV, it becomes difficult to fight for yourself, let alone others. Being tested HIV positive, Jo (her cute short name) … [Read more...]