In view of a recent controversy where a young, former child
actress was arrested in a prostitution racket, I have noticed something very
shocking. There are thousands who have opposed to the news article stating only
her details while masking those of her clients. No, that is not the shocking
part – it is the fact that they too have been sharing her name, photo and other
details in their post. When we expect media to be sensitive about the identity
of the girl in an alleged case, why are we ourselves denying her that privacy
through our “shares” and “likes” on social media sites? If you have no idea
what that incident was, I request you not to search to enlighten yourself. This
is something you can live without. I am not here to argue about whether what
she did was right or wrong. I am not here to support or condemn her actions.
All I am asking is we do what we want the media to do - Respect the privacy of
the girl when they are so respective of the privacy of those wealthy
businessmen.
My Father-in-law was not the typical FIL who was distant and would not interact with his daughter-in-law. Well, initially he was like that and then he warmed up to my presence and opened up to me. Over the last few years, as we spent a lot of time together, as we were all living in the same home, he became my close friend, mentor, guide and my biggest cheerleader. He was born in Shimoga, grew up in Amrutur with his aunt, started his family in Sagara and eventually retired into Bangalore. 80+ years, he has had the most enviable life. Don't mistake it for a rosy life or a life with no issues or problems! He was one among 11 - 6 boys and 5 girls. He was the 2nd child and as his mother had more children, she needed help raising the kids and so she reached out to her sister in law to take care of him in Amruthur - a farmland. He grew up under the care of his aunt and love from his cousins, who were all girls. He would eat fresh food from the abundance of the farm and also drink milk so...
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