“Daddy changed the world!” Gigi Floyd, daughter of George Floyd, smiled broadly as she shouted this out loud at a Black Lives Matter protest in Minneapolis- a poetic expression of the connection between particular struggle and universal transformation. Gigi’s father, George Floyd, had been murdered by police, sparking mass outrage and a surge in anti-racist … Continue reading The Shades of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Author: KRITASH
Let’s Give it a Go!
What if this happens, what if that happens? And if this is what has to happen then I better not try. Have you read Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist”? There was a quote there, saying “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” There was even a Shahrukh Kan’s dialogue … Continue reading Let’s Give it a Go!
Let’s talk about colour.
Let's start this topic with some simple questions: Why does the skin color of a person matter? Why do most people discriminate against others against something so natural? Even if we say we don't discriminate, why are harmful skin-whitening cosmetics, creams, and even surgeries so popular in the market? To answer these questions, one must … Continue reading Let’s talk about colour.
Water Crisis @ Mexico City
Mexico City, with a population of 22 million people, grabs the title of the most populated cities of the United Mexican States. Annual water consumption here is 287 billion gallons. Apparently, there are some parts of the city where clean water is available 24 hours a day. Next, there are other parts of the city … Continue reading Water Crisis @ Mexico City
Marriage = CONSENT ?
Marital rape is an act of sexual intercourse or abuse against one's spouse without his/her consent. And it's not very surprising that even in 2020, marital rape is no offense. It still is an untouched topic to discuss openly. Many people do not realize the depth of marital rape. And most of the people in … Continue reading Marriage = CONSENT ?
The Billion Dollar Gesture
"Aristotle once said that "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." So, how to educate the heart? Is there any language that the soul understands? The answer to all these questions begins with another question, "What makes you happy when you see an infant or a baby? Now, I was … Continue reading The Billion Dollar Gesture