"Nepal gays hold first pride parade." according to the report(http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/headlines/4772028.cms).
It is not the first time that I am aware of gay parades but it is certainly the first time that I have heard about politicians taking part at a rally,apart from human rights organisations and gay activists.
My deepest appreation is that thier presence would give a substancial weightage to the parade and people would not look at it as a cliche rainbow march for nothing.
So dont think that it is all...just about 'politics.' Our politicians have a lot in store for them!
Hope the report changes the vague perceptions of millions.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
A fair deal.
Fashionistas: Icons or victims?
This article by Shobha De appeared in Bombay Times on monday the 25/08/2010.(http://shobhaade.blogspot.com/)
Interesting, Shobha.I also feel that Mumtaz and Kangana Ranaut are fashion icons(if you are just talking about clothes).But looking at Posh Spice and Jennifer Aniston, I would still give Johnny Depp and Sarah Jessica Parker the Oscar (again if you are just talking about clothes).I feel they define vesatility in fashion on screen and everywhere else.
(http://www.corbisimages.com/)Twenty first century,its incorporating the best of what fashion has to offer(be it a Chanel dress or a Shiffon dress from Sarojini Market) and how you carry it off.
But the people you have mentioned in the article are all celebrities.Wish we could have looked at the common man, probably.I am sure they would have a lot to offer and even give reigning stars a competition.
But the people you have mentioned in the article are all celebrities.Wish we could have looked at the common man, probably.I am sure they would have a lot to offer and even give reigning stars a competition.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Sister Act
'Keeping the Faith (http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Lisa-Ling-Goes-Inside-a-Convent is a report Lisa Ling(Oprah Show correspondent) shares while she visited the nuns of Dominican Sisters of Mary, a thriving convent outside of Detroit.The show went live at the Oprah Winfrey Show on Feb 09,2010. The report reveals contradicting elements pertaining to rules at the convent.
Marriage is an important issue in the Christian life.The book of Gen. 2:18, 21-24 tells us:
'It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him'...and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh.
Then the Lord made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, 'This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called 'woman,' for she was taken out of man.' For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
The excerpt clearly explains that marriage is God's idea.It gives a clear indication of companionship and intimacy between a man and a woman. So why can't nuns get married?
Further, the report left me thinking about cloistered nuns praying for 12 hours a day (is that how we find salvation?) The rules and regulations they follow in the convent (are they in accordance to what the Bible has to say?) and their vows (would they guarntee a ticket to heaven?).I t somehow gives me a vague picture that there is so much to do before judgement day.
The relationship between God and man is divine.The relationship can be maintained only if one abides by what God wants and not by what society has to say. At the end of the day He decides who will go to heaven and who will not. It is therefore important to learn to communicate to him. By what means? You decide.
Marriage is an important issue in the Christian life.The book of Gen. 2:18, 21-24 tells us:
'It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him'...and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh.
Then the Lord made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, 'This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called 'woman,' for she was taken out of man.' For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
The excerpt clearly explains that marriage is God's idea.It gives a clear indication of companionship and intimacy between a man and a woman. So why can't nuns get married?
Further, the report left me thinking about cloistered nuns praying for 12 hours a day (is that how we find salvation?) The rules and regulations they follow in the convent (are they in accordance to what the Bible has to say?) and their vows (would they guarntee a ticket to heaven?).I t somehow gives me a vague picture that there is so much to do before judgement day.
The relationship between God and man is divine.The relationship can be maintained only if one abides by what God wants and not by what society has to say. At the end of the day He decides who will go to heaven and who will not. It is therefore important to learn to communicate to him. By what means? You decide.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Hi readers,
My name is Aaron Ian Lyngdoh and I am pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Journalism and Media Communication.
My topic on the blog would revolve around 'COLUMNS' be it an article in a newspaper,magazine or any publication.My interest on the topic lies in the fact that columns are personality-driven by columnists or authors and contains an opinion or a point of view.Therefore,my aim is to look at columns not only from the author's perspective but on how we as readers interpret and react to them.
My name is Aaron Ian Lyngdoh and I am pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Journalism and Media Communication.
My topic on the blog would revolve around 'COLUMNS' be it an article in a newspaper,magazine or any publication.My interest on the topic lies in the fact that columns are personality-driven by columnists or authors and contains an opinion or a point of view.Therefore,my aim is to look at columns not only from the author's perspective but on how we as readers interpret and react to them.
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