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From Feb 2005 writing for http://www.serenelight.org

After all if the heart was not going to care for her stomach, the brain and hand should. But her soul was into giving and the hand that clutched, slowly stretched. THE LIGHT OF A LAMP On Tsunami Relief


Click on the links to read my short stories, articles & verses published in http://www.sitagita.com



Disability need not be just about physical and mental disabilities, A disability rarely thought of is emotional disability. THE SOUND OF SILENCE
On World Disability Day - a short verse

But she didnt mind, those few seconds were worth the wait. WAITING
On World AIDS Day - a short verse

A human prince had to choose between pleasure and pain. What would he gain, by choosing pain? CONQUEROR'S CROWN
Is corruption still an issue today? A short story inspired by Ramayana. True devotion to Lord Ram - Building a temple or incorporating his values in our day to day life?

"If perhaps the victim had asked you for help and if you had time and if it was possible, you would help. But otherwise it would be none of your business." Exactly she had hit the nail on the head BLURRED BOUNDARIES The Bapi Sen incident I have mentioned in the story is true. And I dedicate this story to him.May his soul rest in peace. Bapi Sen

She flinched. A giant wave had slapped her face hard. But she had flinched only at the one word which seemed to echo in her mind. The word her husband's girlfriend had dismissed her with today - "Loser". THE SURVIVOR This short story is a based on an article in Intelligent Investor IF DIVORCE DO US PART..by Monica Halan

Uncharacteristically, I burst out "Is it wise to fight? The enormous social costs! A slow legal system with laws, still loaded against the victim! How can you not regret, your decision to fight?" I knew I had gone too far. I had belittled her struggle. I expected an angry warrior but was shocked when she laughed. "One gives excuses when in wrong, do we need a reason to fight for rights?". THE WARRIOR
Related to this story, my article RAPE LAWS IN INDIA


Blue now looked utterly confused then burst out "Why is he marrying you at this AGE?" THE WEDDING INVITATION
This short story is based on an article in Outlook Magazine BEARES OF ODD BURDENS by Leela Menon

She treated the rain, with disdain, as she walked out from the panchayat office. A far severe storm was brewing in her mind. Her eyes were flashing, matching the summer lightning; and her anger, more explosive than the thunder.They all called her the "Leader". THE RARE RAINBOW
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The chances of conviction was around 1%. But won't we take a 1% chance for a life saving surgery? PRICELESS NOT WORTHLESS
DOWRY BACKGROUND INFORMATION

For two to live one had to die. It was simple mathematics. DEATH BEFORE BIRTH
INFOETICIDE AND INFANTICIDE BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Not even in life but even your importance in death was relevant to the place you were born. ONE MINUTE
My first story. Moved by the UNICEF statistic - "Every Day, Every Minute a woman dies while giving birth" I dashed this entry to Sitagita's Short Story Contest (Given Theme Roots April 02). And won. Creating awareness about maternal mortality is just the first step against this alarming statistic.

Twenty four Thousand Die Everyday of Hunger. Please do visit Thehungersite
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My Blogs

GANDHI
7 things you could have said, but didn't A short post I wrote on Gandhi Jayanthi,

Gandhi & the Congress Party Gandhi wanted the Congress party disbanded...,

Not because I can't, but because I won't So why I dont use abusive language...,

Non Violence Violence is better than Cowardice, says Gandhi. A follow up to the previouse post.

LEGALEAGLE
Blog Killer Know the law while posting some comments,

Aitraaz Should there be a fine for misrepresenting the Legal system?

Right to Life, for the Wife She cant protect herself against HIV+,

10 Questions What do you think the law should be?

WISE DONKEY

The Village Wannabe scriptwriter surfs the net and finds the Five Judge Trench article in Outlook Magazine and the Boss tries to add a filmi touch to it. After 20 years Delh Riots of 1984 Myths The secular party. Why Pappu In Mumbai riots, Hindus attacked another Hindu, is it odd? Pappa Don't Preach He wanted it to be legalised and it happened, then why is he unhappy Sex Life goes up in Smoke Smoking isn't cool The Journey Continues for the Kashmiri Pandits 5 minutes a woman dies due to Childbirth in India

Emergency Against Hindus The VHP said its an Emergency against the Hindus, but what does my personal interpretation of the religion lead me to believe.. Children's Day Nehruji & children Atleast in the Movies After the rain paid a visit on the 5th day of the Chennai Test Match A Day is not Enough On Dr.Kalam's Birthday Wanting to go for a Drive, taken for a Ride A five crore car and the problems of owning a car :)

Leo Whats the big deal about Leos? Leo Blogger Can we recognise a Leo Blogger MS - Songbird A tribute to MS Food for Thought On World Food day Art of Aurevoir When I try to say bye

Stylish & Sensitive, Suave not Sissy Who is this Metrosexual Man Too many tributes, spoils the blog On birthday blogs Belated Birthday Wishes, Ash On Ash Birthday Indian? Idol Indian Idol, how representative is it?

Wanted - Police Jokes Well thats what the Assam police website seems to say.. (Un)Uniform Code A school badge as per religion Not Super Stardom & Film Industry Where are the crores The question that arises after the Veerapan's death Why Blog & not just Comment A reply to a query asked..

Birthdays are Important, Mr.Singh When Dr.Singh refused to make a big deal about his birthday Bush Blames Bond What Bush might have thought.. Textbooks are not Enough What do you think? Kiss Snap Soul Kareena-Midday Dress of a Woman Can we judge a woman by her dress?

When donkey deserves a kick My take on bloggers in a blogsite.

The Word is Out Blog was one of the most looked up words on a dictionary site this year Blogs An analysis of various blog sites Top of the World Reply to a blog post on me, importantly from a blogger whom I look upto and respect. What is mine When my blog access was given to another..

Coffee Club Saying goodbye to a blogsite. Cookbooks are Hot thats what the data seems to say Happy Birthday MIL A post about my MIL Forward On Email forwards after yet another forward Lessons from a Cat Muse advised me to observe a cat

Dog Dislikers A Dog Disliker doesnt hate dogs, just wonders if the dog would bite Short Sleep Solution the new age mantra for success? Life007 is not a guy why would he send a forward suggesting Indian women think about these points before marrying?

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