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Rashmeet Malhotra

Rashmeet Malhotra
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Am post graduate in Biotechnology,from Pune University, currently pursuing an MBA in HR from Symbiosis. Strong headed scorpion, resilient and determined. I believe in women empowerment, independence along with liberation of thoughts for a cause. "Pen is mightier than sword, I can make a difference blogging my words"....thats my approach. I swear by " The Power Resides Within, You Are Your Own Driving Force".

We have been observing patches of crimson reds and dark bricks on walls, staircases and corridors. More often in hospitals,buildings office’s,streets and almost every. Finally, the Indian government has come to our rescue.

 

Don’t spit in public and if you do, be ready to face the consequences.

In a move that could help keep the city streets cleaner, Maharashtra government is planning to make people who spit in public places, compulsorily take up community service.

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Tobacco, taken in any form, is the primary cause of death and disease in the world, killing half of the people who consume it. In Maharashtra, consumption of gutka and paan masala is already banned.

And now, if you decide to spit in public places, you will be fined Rs 1000 and have to engage in community service like sweeping and cleaning.

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A group of ministers headed by Health Minister Dr Deepak Sawant, Consumer Affairs minister Girish Bapat and Water supply and Sanitation Minister Babanrao Lonikar, will prepare a draft of the law that says:

“For the first offence, there is a fine of Rs 1,000 and community service for a day.
For the second offence, there is a fine of Rs 2,000 and community service for three days.
And for the third offence, you have to pay a fine of Rs 5,000 and get involved in community service for five days.”

The idea behind performing the community service in full public view is to keep spitters, tobacco chewers and people who litter in check and is also aimed at preventing the spread of tuberculosis and other contagious diseases.

In alliance with the swachh bharat abhiyan, this is an added feature to the cap. Our nation will also be a cleaner n better place to live hopefully.

 

News Source: Hindustan Times

There are many stereotypes pertaining to a woman. Women are efficient and effective at what they do. They not only run the world but also rule the world.

Following social stigmas should be drooled out when it come to females.

 

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  1. Not every woman wants to get married and have children.

Women are generally pressurised in all sects of society. They are intended to get married and start a family. Heya! We are in the 21ST century. Women are more focused and oriented towards carrier. A common misconception about today’s “independent woman” is that she is trying to take a leading role or hold power over the man in her life. They are strong, smart, stern and upright. They can make good choices as they are intellectual as well. They have liberty to choose their priorities.

 

  1. All women are not overly emotional.

Human brain functions equally among males and females. Though they shed a tear to express joy, sorrow, grief or happiness -that doesn’t mean she is carried away by emotions all the time! Women currently hold 4.8 percent of Fortune 500 CEO positions and 5.2 percent of Fortune 1000 CEO positions according to sources ,it’s important to note that none of these companies are crumbling under their leadership – just the opposite, actually.According to research women formulate far more logical and sensible points on an issue than I have heard from men – point being, we need to stop shaming women because of this perception.

  1. Women don’t wear revealing cloths to grab attention or nonsense!

If a woman gets raped blame her cloths. If she is facing eave teasing blame it on cloths again. ‘Ohhh ! That girl in skimpy top and skinny shorts‘ ….must be a slut or an easy chase! Should I just try hitting on her? Perhaps one of the most dangerous stereotypes perpetuating rape culture or street harassment is the argument about how a woman was dressed and that she was “asking for it.”

It is a matter of choice if she wants to clad herself or not. It’s her zone of comfort. Break through the prejudice and primitive judgmental ideas about her choice of cloths.

  1. Not all women are damsels in distress.

It was Rapunzel who needed to be rescued from the tower, but no more. Today’s women are bold, strong, and well educated. They know what they want, and what they don’t want is someone who will mistreat or disrespect them. Our goal as men should not be to be someone they need, but to be someone they want.Women love to be protected and pampered by the man they are with, but that doesn’t mean she can’t do it herself.

 

 

5.Women don’t owe you anything.

 

Women love you. They compromise and adjust in every phase of life as daughters, sisters, mothers, friends to see others happy. Women are not a goal or a conquest. They desire respect and honour. Today, they are cleaver, wise and stronger. Hence they owe you nothing.

Remember women are not a notch in your belt. The idea of women is changing gradually in our society. It’s our duty to tech our families, friends and more over our children about women. We must understand it’s her life, her choice. We can’t force her for her choices and decision. She is capable enough to know who she is and what she desires.


Women have the brain to think intellectually. As Indian women, we have been raised to value others more than we do ourselves. Too often, women fell sorry/guilty for things they do and sometimes for things they didn’t. But enough is enough. You are not put on this earth to please everyone.. so stop being sorry!

Here are 7 things Indian women should stop being sorry for:

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1) Being Career-oriented
I want to work first .You work late and you don’t cook. So what? You should not be apologetic about focusing on something you like.

 

2) Being Single or serial dater
Getting hitched should come out of choice and not because of social pressure. You can date multiple men until you get the right one. Wonderful! If somebody got a problem, that is theirs and not yours.

 

3) Hanging out in Pubs an having male friends
If boys can hang out in pubs, why can’t you? Having fun is your right and nothing to be sorry about. Males can be besties with female pals.

4) Being Open-minded and liberal
Do what is right .Being sorry for something you think or believe in doesn’t make any sense.

 

5) Being Girly or Tomboy Ish
You are a girl and being a girly girl should be a matter of pride not shame. You can also choose you way as shabby snobby or cool dude boyish the choice is yours.

 

6) Being the Shape you are
No body type is perfect. So learn to love for what you appear to be. Whether you are skinny, fat or just perfect, you should never be ashamed about the way you look

 

7) Being Yourself
Love yourself and accept yourself for the vibrant female you are. Suppressing your natural self just because you are scared of being judged is not cool. Be what you are, stay firm, stay confident and never ever be sorry for that!

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There is no denying the fact that we possess a strong feeling of hatred for all those rapists who molest a girl physically. At the same time, no matter how strict rules our government makes to put a restraint on rapes from taking place or even gives capital punishment to rapists (which actually should be but does not happen in our country), girls are not going to be free or liberated from this assault which factually they start witnessing since they come out of their mothers’ wombs.

Who said only physical molestation should be considered as rape? Rape could also be done without touching the body of a woman. When you abuse her, tease her or hit her whether merely a slap, It Is The Rape. Rape means to shake the personality of a female which can be done even if you don’t touch her…

Watch this amazing video! It would compel you to REDEFINE RAPE AND RAPISTS!!

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GAYA,Bihar : A group of beggars in this Bihar town has opened their own bank, which they run and manage to provide financial security in times of crisis.

Dozens of beggars, who have been depending for their survival on alms from hundreds of Hindu devotees at the gate of ‘Maa Mangla Gauri Mandir’ (temple) in Gaya town for years, have started the bank.

The beggars call it Mangala Bank.

“It is true that we have established a bank for ourselves,” said Raj Kumar Manjhi, one of the 40 beggars who are members of this unique “bank”.

“Bank’s manager, treasurer and secretary along with one agent and other member, who are running and managing it, are all beggars,” Manjhi told IANS in Gaya, about 100 km from here. Manjhi, incidentally, is the manager of the bank.

Manjhi, who is literate enough to manage the accounts and other works of the bank, said: “Each of us (beggars) deposits Rs.20 every Tuesday in the bank that comes to Rs.800 weekly deposit.”

Malti Devi, who is secretary of the bank that was established six months ago, said: “It began last year with a big hope and to fulfill aspirations of beggars. We are still not treated well in the society because we are poorest of the poor.”

Malti now reaches out to more and more beggars by opening their account.

“Most of the beggars who are members of the ‘bank’ have neither BPL (Below Poverty Line) card nor Aadhaar card,” she said.

Manjhi’s wife Nagina Devi is treasurer of the bank. She said: “My duty is to manage the deposit money.”

Bank’s agent Vanarik Paswan said his job is to collect money from each member weekly for deposit.

Manjhi said their bank helped him when he faced an emergency.

“Early this month, my daughter and sister sustained burn injuries while cooking. The bank has provided me a loan of Rs.8,000 for their medical treatment. It is an example of how the bank can help a beggar like me without any paperwork or guarantor as practiced in nationalised and private banks,” he said.

Manjhi would not have to pay interest on his loan for a month.

“The bank has made it mandatory to pay interest on a loan at the rate of 2 to 5 percent from next month to put pressure to pay back loan amount,” Malti said.

Beggars like Nathun Budha, Basant Manjhi, Rita Masomat, Dhaula Devi said that they were happy that at least now they have their own bank.

“We saved some money at least now and deposit in the bank,” said Basant.

Rita said they have been depositing money in the bank to meet her future needs.

Nathun added that what was unique about their bank is the fact that it is owned and managed by beggars who decide on the rules and regulations themselves.

The beggars were encouraged to start their own bank by officials of State Society for Ultra Poor and Social Welfare last year.

 

Source - Indian Express

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“Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. It is Millions of tiny moments that create your love story.” Accords the French proverb

Today’s fast pace world of gadget freaks. Where meet-hit-forget is the prone tendency of youngsters, something called as TRUE LOVE still prevails. Only a glimpse of the loved one is a divine feeling, talking to each other once a week at the church is exploring each other’s genre. Such enduring is the love story of a 24 year old occupational therapist and 27 year old MBA who serves in an NGO;Annah Dobe (now Rehta) and Amit Rehta. (Not Real Names)

So Annah tell us about you and Amit:

Well I work as an occupational therapist where I treat people of all ages to help them overcome the effects of disability caused by physical or psychological illness, ageing or accident. Amit is an MBA in human resources he is currently engaged with an NGO in Bandra, Mumbai.

How did you and Amit come across?

I come from a god loving family in Nagpur. God has been an integral part of our upbringing. So when I came to Mumbai for pursuing my higher education my association with the church continued. It was on Sunday’s prayer service that I use to visit this church. Amit and I met there first.

Tell us about your drift towards Amit

Omg! I still get goose bumps when I recall…(laughs).Amit comes from a Guajarati family. He has been very passionate for Jesus Christ. Till 17 he was into his practices which he still pursues till day. He was one inquisitive teenager who wanted answers to all his inquests. It was only when he chanced upon the Christ his questions seemed to be answered and joined the common church. That’s what enchanted me towards him.

How did things get on a roll?

Hmmm…We were really the slow turtles to express hahahha! We met couple of times and exchanged email IDs only. It was once a month we would write to each other. No FB, texts, no numbers at all! This praxis prolonged for 3 years.(unbelievable). It was them he was called to address the masses in the church of Nagpur especially tender minds for- A motivational speech on his drive and passion for god. There after he met my family who already were fascinated by his charm and snowed away.

What happen next?

I called him over and explained the situation about my parent absolutely loved him. We discussed and thought of taking it further. Next was meeting my In Laws in Mumbai …I still remember I was so nervous.

“Life has taught us that love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction.” Believing in the above adage she further narrated:

Tell us about you dealing with In-laws and tackling cultural differences

Fabulous! Is the word for Amit’s parents now my in-laws. There dilemma or uncertain pertaining to our relationship and me washed off once they met me. They were happier to see us happy.

Rendering the cultural differences … (gasps for air) its only God and love that proliferates and braces our relationship not religion- Culture connects. It’s like ‘happy you - happy me makes happy we!’

We are married for almost 2 years now and practice respect and have faith in both the culture ..God being the epicentre of it.

The magnetism towards Amit:

The best part was he was touch me not kinds hehehheh(laughs) he would never touch me. Make me super comfortable. Just taking not even shaking hands….that’s what drew me. He never told me creamy things. His words “I love you because- your intelligent, loving and more over beautiful soul “marked the core of my heart.

Lastly key to your relationship

God has been a drastic solution for our relationship. That’s how we came along. A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers. We tend not to hurt one another. Marriage keeps you that way.

A Swiss organization for feminist rights, Terre Des Femmes, recently launched an ad campaign titled Don’t Measure A Woman’s Worth By Her Clothes, which aims to reduce appearance-based sexual stereotyping by highlighting the supposed correlation between clothing and “worth.”

The campaign, masterminded by artist Theresa Wlokka, features images of commonly sexualized areas of the female body — such as the chest — overlaid with “measuring sticks” that assign worth based on how much of this “provocative” area is covered by clothing.

These measures of worthiness take cues from the common negative assumptions associated with, say, short hemlines and low necklines. Revealing too little signifies prudishness, while revealing too much communicates sluttiness.

Outlining these measures of value shows just how arbitrary they are, and thus, how absurd it is to make assumptions about a woman based on how much fabric covers her body.

Students at the Miami Ad School in Hamburg, Germany, helped create the powerful campaign, which you can see below.

Wearing a low-cut shirt does not mean she’s “asking for it.”

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Wearing a short skirt does not mean she’s a “whore.”

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Wearing flats does not mean she’s a “prude.”

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Source - Elite Daily

How To Deal with eve teaser

Leave the pepper spray behind and use these five self-defense tips to handle eve-teasers.

Stay Alert
It is imperative to always be aware of your surroundings when you are travelling alone, be it day or night. Staying plugged into iPods and Mp3 players or on hands-free devices can spell doom for girls in the city. Being oblivious to your surroundings can mean walking into danger without even being aware. If you’re on the phone, always keep an eye out on the road for suspicious characters. Keep the police or close family and friends on speed dial to make it easier to call for help in such situations.

Raise the alarm
Most times ignoring ruffian men who whistle at you and pass comments may be the best course of action. But, if the harassment persists, you cannot be a sitting duck. Lash out at the harasser and create a scene; let passers-by come to your rescue. Threaten to call the cops and keep your calm till help arrives. It is important to get the support of someone who can take over and handle the situation calmly. Make sure you are not in a vulnerable spot where you become an easy target for assault.

Body language
If you are being leered at, never get agitated as it betrays your nervousness and fear. Confidence is the key to throwing potential eve-teasers off your track. Walk purposefully and never let your observation skills slip. You have to train your mind to be calm even if you know you have to put up a fight. Look the eve teaser in the eye; this should unsettle him.

 

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Use public transport
Aside from avoiding poorly lit streets and isolated alleys, an easier way to stay safe from hooliganism is to use public transport. Shelter yourself in the throngs of people on trains and buses. With the share-a-cab option, you can not only save money, but keep safe travelling where women are in the majority. Create a carpool from home to work or college, if public transport is not your cup of tea. Do not take anything for granted when it comes to rickshawwallas and cab drivers. Make it a habit to take down the license number of the vehicle you are travelling in, in case you need to make a police complaint.

Dress appropriately
If you are going to spend the day in crowded areas, save the skimpy clothes. True, women in salwar kameezes get harassed as well, but there’s no need to call attention to yourself. Carrying a shawl isn’t really a solution; rather make sure you have a guy friend with you at all times and a phone handy to call for help.

Eve teasing is one thing we will just not put up with. Is there something else that drives you mad, but you feel you can’t do anything about? Well, it’s time to make ‘Nahi Chalega’ your motto!

There has been rising debate on assault and violence against women – things don’t seem to be getting any better. We just came across a video that has gone viral. A video of a woman who was being harassed by a man at the station and so she decided to teach him a lesson. A lesson that is receiving praise from all over the world. heres salutation to her spirit of self defence and resilient fight with enduring courage!

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Revolutionizing the concept of solar energy, sweeping the eco-friendly wave in India and round the world. Under watchful eyes, a solar-powered Swiss airplane on Monday took off from the UAE and headed to Muscat, Oman from where it will cross the Arabian Sea to land in Ahmedabad in India as part of its round-the-world journey using zero fuel.

The Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), piloted by Andre Borschberg of Switzerland, took off from UAE’s Al-Bateen airport at 7.12 a.m. Co-pilot Bertrand Piccard will fly the plane, powered by 17.5 horsepower electric motors with rechargeable lithium batteries, from Oman to Ahmedabad, where it will make a stop over on Tuesday.

Piccard and Borschberg will take turns flying the single-seater experimental solar aircraft which can fly with perpetual endurance.

“Don’t go to the moon again. We’ve done that already. The challenges for innovators are to do things we’ve not done before,” Bertrand Piccard, the Solar Impulse founder says. That’s the flight path for the Solar Impulse team in the near future. Piccard’s co-pilot Andre Borschberg said the team will work on building an unmanned version of the aircraft.

Capable of flying over oceans for several days and nights in a row, the Si2 will travel 35,000 km around the world in 25 days over the course of roughly five months. It will pass over the Arabian Sea, India, Myanmar, China and the Pacific Ocean.

During the 12 scheduled stops, the Solar Impulse team and its partners will organise public events for governments, schools and universities.

After making a landing in Ahmedabad, the aircraft’s founders and pilots Piccard and Borschberg are likely to stay in the city for a couple of days before leaving for Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, a press release said, adding the duo will reach out to governments, NGOs, universities and schools to spread the message of clean technologies.

“We want youth, leaders, organisations and policy makers to understand that what Solar Impulse can achieve in the air, everyone can accomplish here on the ground in their everyday lives. Renewable energy can become an integral part of our lives, and together, we can help save our planet’s natural resources,” Piccard said.

The aircraft is also likely to hover above the Ganga river in Varanasi to spread the message of cleanliness and clean energy.

The ambitious project, supported by Prince Albert of Monaco, UAE’s Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, English businessman Richard Branson and former US vice president Al Gore, is part of the #FutureIsClean initiative that has been launched to raise awareness about clean technologies.

The Si2 is an airborne laboratory, genuinely made from technological solutions developed by a multi-disciplinary team of 80 specialists and more than a hundred partners and consultants.

The Si2 is the successor to Solar Impulse, a smaller aircraft that notched up a 26-hour flight in 2010, proving its ability to store enough power in the batteries during the day to keep flying at night.

The project is aimed at highlighting the importance of renewable energy and the spirit of innovation.

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