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An Indian woman. Plus a feminist. Minus a homely girl. A poem on the sum total of me.
One Indian woman
Plus
a feminist
Minus
a fair, homely, beautiful eligible girl
determined and strong, opinionated
tall, slim and a slender figure
independent and a critical-thinker
traditional, cultured, well-mannered and modest
anti-patriarchal and anti-misogyny
submissive, docile, adjusting home-maker
fearless and honest
faithful and God-fearing
rational and practical
a “abla naari”
Divided by
nothing
Multiplied by
a strong desire to fight back and live
sums me up.
Disclaimer: This post has been inspired from a film by Sonali. Original title of the film is Sum Total. A Matrimonial. Sonali is an activist and filmmaker who has made several films including Sum Total and Barefeet.
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Dr Nalini Parthasarathi, 79, based in Puducherry has dedicated 30 years of her life caring for people suffering from hemophilia.
It is amazing when a person turns personal adversity into a calling, and extends empathy to make a significant impact in the lives of other people. This has been the life’s journey of Dr Nalini Parthasarathi.
April 17 is World Hemophilia Day. Dr Nalini Parthasarathi, 79, based in Puducherry has dedicated 30 years of her life caring for people suffering from hemophilia. She was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2023.
Hemophilia is a condition where one or more clotting factor is absent leading to bleeding. Severe cases can be life-threatening.
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