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Diwali festivities or ways to turn a city into a gas chamber? High pollution levels in Delhi left the residents literally gasping, along with other problems.
This Diwali turned out to be a nightmare for majority of Delhiites who woke up with a plethora of problems like throat congestion and burning sensation in eyes. It is high time we rethink how we celebrate our festivals.
The day following the night of Diwali was a nightmare for me. Continuous bouts of coughing had taken a toll on my health. There was a thick cloud of smog in my room which made it difficult for me to breathe.
I spoke to my friends the next day. They could empathize with my situation. I switched on the television and realized that what Delhiites celebrated was an apocalyptic Diwali. The whole city will have to bear the brunt of this for the coming weeks.
Delhi’s air pollution levels are eight times higher than the safe limit. Bursting of crackers despite warnings, existing vehicular pollution in the air and sudden drop in temperatures are some factors playing havoc with the city’s air.
Delhi is slowly developing the reputation of being an unlivable city. Many of them are hatching out plans to migrate to different cities where the quality of air is better.
Children, elderly and people suffering from respiratory diseases are at a very high risk. The government is also considering the option of shutting schools to save children from getting exposed to high levels of hazardous gases.
According to a recent report, the deteriorating quality of air is causing irreversible damage to their lungs. They have been advised to stay indoors or wear masks while commuting since there is no ray of hope for things to improve in the near future.
Delhiites commuting to work are blaming smog for poor visibility. The traffic on the road is slow because of which they aren’t able to make it on time. In extreme conditions, parking lights are being used to cover long distances.
Delhi is home to approximately 20 million people who have been breathing a cocktail of poisonous gases for a week. The blame game has already started. The solutions offered are impractical. People are too lazy to pay heed to the warnings issued time and again. Delhi’s inability to control air pollution is definitely affecting its global image and the politicians’ hope of making it a world class city in the future.
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People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
14 years after her last feature film Dhobi Ghat, storyteller extraordinaire comes up with her new film, Laapataa Ladies, a must watch.
*Some spoilers alert*
Every religion around the world dictates terms to women. The onus is always on women to be ‘modest’ and cover their faces and bodies so men can’t be “tempted”, rather than on men to keep their eyes where they belong and behave like civilized beings. So much so that even rape has been excused on the grounds of women eating chowmein or ‘men will be men’. I think the best Hindi movie retort to this unwanted advice on ‘akeli ladki khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai’ (an alone woman is like an open jewellery box) came from Geet in Jab We Met – Kya aap gyan dene ke paise lete hain kyonki chillar nahin hain mere paas.
The premise of Laapataa Ladies is beautifully simple – two brides clad in the ghunghat that covers their identity get mixed up on a train. Within this Russian Doll, you get a comedy of errors, a story of getting lost, a commentary on patriarchy’s attitude towards women, a mystery, and a tale of finding oneself, all in one. Done with a mostly light touch that has you laughing and nodding along.
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