A nation that boasts of a surging economy, growth and potential, burgeoning skyscrapers, Bollywood gloss and above all, of intelligent minds in diligent beings, hangs its head low with shame brought to it by its very own people.
It is overwhelming at times when I think of ‘Thanksgiving’ and why it is celebrated in the US.But for me, it has always been something different, it was as if everyone was ‘thanking’ for being alive, or rather, for having a life! And, of course, when we talk about ‘Thanksgiving’, anamnesis is not left behind either!
Whether it be the three Muses or the Fates of Greek and Roman mythology, whether it be Kali, Draupadi, Radha or Sita, women have been idolised and revered. Why then are women battered, enslaved, exploited, subjugated and held on a leash? Do the two concepts not clash?
I know I am supposed to write about the twisted trends here but in my defence, love is always trending everywhere; online as well as offline, and my article touches upon this beautiful and most precious emotion, so just hear me out and read me with an open mind.
Whether it be the three Muses or the Fates of Greek and Roman mythology, whether it be Kali, Draupadi, Radha or Sita, women have been idolised and revered. Why then are women battered, enslaved, exploited, subjugated and held on a leash? Do the two concepts not clash? Or does this dichotomy depict the essential aspects of the yin and yang?
Whether it be the three Muses or the Fates of Greek and Roman mythology, whether it be Kali, Draupadi, Radha or Sita, women have been idolised and revered. Why then are women battered, enslaved, exploited, subjugated and held on a leash? Do the two concepts not clash? Or does this dichotomy depict the essential aspects of the yin and yang?
Whether it be the three Muses or the Fates of Greek and Roman mythology, whether it be Kali, Draupadi, Radha or Sita, women have been idolised and revered. Why then are women battered, enslaved, exploited, subjugated and held on a leash? Do the two concepts not clash? Or does this dichotomy depict the essential aspects of the yin and yang?
When my 12 year old son pointed out that my knees sound like door hinge, I felt it’s time to consult a doctor who’ll most probably prescribe some tests and medication.. I take an appointment with the orthopedic. The middle aged doctor very politely asks my problem followed by my profession and my age. Then he asks me to suggest the remedy to my problem. I
Whether it be the three Muses or the Fates of Greek and Roman mythology, whether it be Kali, Draupadi, Radha or Sita, women have been idolised and revered. Why then are women battered, enslaved, exploited, subjugated and held on a leash? Do the two concepts not clash? Or does this dichotomy depict the essential aspects of the yin and yang?