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September 4, 2018
The 80 year old mother of 800 abandoned girls #IndianHeroes
The cradle in front of her gate may bring a smile to your face initially until you understand the implications; it is where people come to place female babies they are abandoning.
That cradle was placed there in the mid-80s as a plea to the public NOT TO KILL the girl child and to instead place the baby in the cradle if the parents did not want it.
Even today, three decades later, it is still there. And it is still saving young girls.
Dr Sarojini Agarwal's daughter Manisha was eight years old in...
That cradle was placed there in the mid-80s as a plea to the public NOT TO KILL the girl child and to instead place the baby in the cradle if the parents did not want it.
Even today, three decades later, it is still there. And it is still saving young girls.
Dr Sarojini Agarwal's daughter Manisha was eight years old in...
August 31, 2018
Heroes of Kindness - Indian edition
For the last few years, I have been maintaining a list of real life Heroes of Kindness and Compassion from across the world. In less than two years, I ended up with nearly 70 articles showcasing more than 110 genuinely wonderful people - ranging from six year olds to 80 year olds, waitresses to doctors and the homeless to criminals - all of whom will restore your faith in humanity.
This month, based on popular demand from readers of the Heroes of Kindness series, I will be sho...
This month, based on popular demand from readers of the Heroes of Kindness series, I will be sho...
August 30, 2018
This 12 person kidney swap is confusing... but awesome! #watwb
Do you remember all those famous soap operas of the 80's (which technically carried over into the 90s, the 2000s and beyond)? The 'Bold and the Beautiful' type story lines where Adam dates Beverly who falls for Cass who is married to Donna but secretly loves Evelyn who is having her boss Ferrara's baby even though he's married to Gina.... you get the idea. A huge confusing inter-linked chain.
Well, today's tale of kindness reminded me of that - but in a really positive way.
You see, the 12 peo...
Well, today's tale of kindness reminded me of that - but in a really positive way.
You see, the 12 peo...
August 21, 2018
Post #KeralaFloods Rehabilitation: Managing Snake Bites
The worst of the Kerala floods is over, leaving the state devastated in a manner not seen in nearly a century. The loss across most districts of God's Own Country runs into thousands of crores financially and perhaps a lot more, emotionally and psychologically.
But now is not the time to rest. Because, as the floods finally retreat, it is now time to rebuild. It is time to undo the damage.
Understanding that this is a vast topic, I am posting a series of articles here specific to vari...
But now is not the time to rest. Because, as the floods finally retreat, it is now time to rebuild. It is time to undo the damage.
Understanding that this is a vast topic, I am posting a series of articles here specific to vari...
Post #KeralaFloods Rehabilitation: Prevention and Control of Diseases
The worst of the Kerala floods is over, leaving the state devastated in a manner not seen in nearly a century. The loss across most districts of God's Own Country runs into thousands of crores financially and perhaps a lot more, emotionally and psychologically.
But now is not the time to rest. Because, as the floods finally retreat, it is now time to rebuild. It is time to undo the damage.
Understanding that this is a vast topic, I am posting a series of articles here specific to vari...
But now is not the time to rest. Because, as the floods finally retreat, it is now time to rebuild. It is time to undo the damage.
Understanding that this is a vast topic, I am posting a series of articles here specific to vari...
Post #KeralaFloods Rehabilitation: Psychological First Aid for the Affected
The worst of the Kerala floods is over, leaving the state devastated in a manner not seen in nearly a century. The loss across most districts of God's Own Country runs into thousands of crores financially and perhaps a lot more, emotionally and psychologically.
But now is not the time to rest. Because, as the floods finally retreat, it is now time to rebuild. It is time to undo the damage.
Understanding that this is a vast topic, I am posting a series of articles here specific to vari...
But now is not the time to rest. Because, as the floods finally retreat, it is now time to rebuild. It is time to undo the damage.
Understanding that this is a vast topic, I am posting a series of articles here specific to vari...
Post #KeralaFloods Rehabilitation: Making Water Safe for Drinking After a Flood
The worst of the Kerala floods is over, leaving the state devastated in a manner not seen in nearly a century. The loss across most districts of God's Own Country runs into thousands of crores financially and perhaps a lot more, emotionally and psychologically.
But now is not the time to rest. Because, as the floods finally retreat, it is now time to rebuild. It is time to undo the damage.
Understanding that this is a vast topic, I am posting a series of articles here specific to various aspect...
But now is not the time to rest. Because, as the floods finally retreat, it is now time to rebuild. It is time to undo the damage.
Understanding that this is a vast topic, I am posting a series of articles here specific to various aspect...
August 2, 2018
Kerala Meals #WordlessWednesday
Unlimited rice. Unlimited vegetarian curry. Unlimited fish (sardine) curry.Unlimited black chickpea curry. Unlimited cabbage fry.Unlimited beetroot puree. Buttermilk.Two fried fish (Pink Perch.)
Rs 80 ( $ 1.17 / Dhs 4.28 / 1 Euro )
Authors note:This is my entry for #WordlessWednesday. I thought I would showcase how much we could get (for how small a fee) in the name of a full meal in a traditional Kerala restaurant. In this case, the place was Tharavadu hotel, a tiny lunc...
July 26, 2018
The Couple who are Saving the Ocean and Building Prosthetic Limbs Simultaneously #Watwb
Considering his name is Moriarty, you (and Sherlock Holmes) have every right to squint your eyes and be suspicious. But the truth is, Chris and Laura Moriarty are doing magic right now with their Million Waves Project. To do this, they have combined two major global problems and offered a solution for both.
Every single year, 28 billion pounds of plastic gets dumped in our oceans.There are over 40 million people in the world, including children, who need a prosthetic limb. Less than 5 % have o...
Every single year, 28 billion pounds of plastic gets dumped in our oceans.There are over 40 million people in the world, including children, who need a prosthetic limb. Less than 5 % have o...
June 29, 2018
Movies That Take Place Over 24 Hours #WriteBravely
As the title suggests, I set out to make a list of movies that take place over 24 hours. Turns out there were a lot more than I thought. So I am going to limit this list down to some of the better ones, okay? Okay.
Here goes.
ActionDie Hard - In addition to being one of the most awesome action movies of all time even 30 years after its release, this movie makes this list too as we follow officer John McClane try to save his wife and other hostages from the evil Hans Gruber at the Nakatomi...
Here goes.
ActionDie Hard - In addition to being one of the most awesome action movies of all time even 30 years after its release, this movie makes this list too as we follow officer John McClane try to save his wife and other hostages from the evil Hans Gruber at the Nakatomi...
