To marry, or not to marry
To have sex before marriage,
to have sex out of marriage,
or to not have sex
My choice
To love temporarily, or to lust forever
My choice...
This #VogueEmpower campaign in 2015 done by @deepikapadukone was when the Hoopla of "my choice" started to trend in India.
"My choice" was preached without the caveat that "absolute freedom of choice is a myth." Choices must be exercised in accordance with the law, the values, the social situation, and the boundaries of institution (like marriage).
But, the responsibility which goes hand in hand with freedom of choice was conveniently ignored.
The result?
What we see today.
10 years from the campaign, and the fabric of gender cooperation in India is in shambles.
Lot of funds were put in the Indian markets by Western capitalists to spread individual consumerism. Had they not broken the family units, their revenues would have stalled.
For e.g. A joint family used one roof, one kitchen, one fridge, one washing machine, one TV, one car, etc. Divide them into two and suddenly the requirements doubled.
Britishers colonized us through divide and rule. And then, capitalists did the same.
Why India?
Because 1.4 billion people.
More consumers. More revenues.
More single units, more the need to have own finances, and more the spending.
And what gun did they use to shoot this bullet?
Feminism.
It was very convenient.
Cleverly link the idea to female empowerment, and millions lapped it up.
Well done @deepikapadukone and @VOGUEIndia
Note: I will tell one personal story of a friend whose relationship broke due to this campaign. Another post.
He's Tukaram Mundhe, a 2005-batch IAS from Maharashtra.
Over the last few weeks, you might have heard his name. That is because he was recently appointed Commissioner of State’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Since taking charge, the FDA has been on an absolute warpath, raiding illegal, fake, synthetic, and adulterated products. From synthetic milk networks and adulterated paneer to illegal gutkha and unhygienic eateries, nothing has escaped his radar.
Mundhe has made it clear that even the most famous names will not get a free pass. His department shocked Mumbai by suspending the food licenses of iconic establishments, such as the 73-year-old Marine Drive ice cream parlor K. Rustom & Co., alongside famous eateries like Shalimar Hospitality, Noor Mohammadi Hotel, and Rahmaniya Restaurant, after surprise inspections uncovered severe hygiene violations, including live pests and expired ingredients.
Such is the fear of his crackdowns that, just two days ago, dairy farmers were caught on video spilling hundreds of liters of synthetic milk after rumors of an impending FDA raid spread.
This is his 25th transfer in a 21-year career, a testament to his refusal to bend to political pressure. It makes you wonder: if just one IAS officer can bring about so much change, where would our country be if every bureaucrat were as uncompromising and proactive as him?
It may sound insane to you at first.
But its already happening.
The unending greed of human race will destroy everything.
That's Kaliyuga Dark Phase for you ahead ..
ANANYA BIRLA CRITICISES TOXIC FEMINISM: ‘IT’S ABOUT BALANCE, NOT SUPERIORITY’
Speaking at the I.I.M.U.N. Role Model Series, Ananya Birla said she does not subscribe to the idea that women are superior to men, criticising what she described as toxic feminism that promotes gender superiority rather than equality.
She emphasised that both men and women bring unique strengths to society and that a healthy, prosperous environment requires the contributions of both.
Highlighting the concept of masculine and feminine energies, Birla noted that every individual embodies both qualities at different points in life.
According to her, the conversation should focus on equality, equity, and mutual respect at an individual level, rather than comparing one gender against the other. She stressed that true progress comes from balance and collaboration, not from claims of superiority.
@AnanyaBirlaX@DeepikaBhardwaj
Shikha Singh had a fight with her husband and got a fake dowry case filed against him, and then started demanding a divorce.
For 5 years, the case dragged on, and the girl's father's entire savings were exhausted. When he suffered a heart attack, due to lack of money, he had to be admitted to a government hospital.
When Shikha's husband Saurabh found out, he took his father-in-law to an expensive hospital. The next day, the hearing took place, and Shikha tore up the divorce papers.
After that, she started sobbing while clinging to her husband in this way.
A 25-year-old housewife in Chennai earns ₹250/hour ($3) just by doing her normal housework.
She wears a phone on her head and records herself making coffee, cutting fruit, folding laundry.
These first-person videos get sent to AI companies training humanoid robots to handle real-world tasks. She shoots 90+ clips a day.
Her quote: "Who else will pay you ₹250/hour ($3) an hour just for doing housework?"
She's part of a growing gig economy in India where thousands are doing the same thing, filming everyday life to train the robots of tomorrow.
Yes, I filed fake sexual harassment case against my producer to extort money from him. Jo Ukhadna Hai Ukhad Lo @MumbaiPolice : Shilpa Shinde.
She is right. Mumbai Police does not have balls to take any action against her.