The eminent Chidambaram International Stadium, the much acclaimed Madras University, the upcoming multi-specialty government hospital – all these speak aloud of a very sophisticated city. Chepauk stand elegantly displaying its most sorted out ‘buildings’ and ‘infrastructures’. But, is Lok Street – the slum that lies adjacent to the entrance of the city being forcefully forgotten while speaking about the splendors of the city?
It is quite an irony that Lok Street though lies in a developed city still lingers in the strands of poverty and underdevelopment. The basic amenities of it remain unheard even though they have been voiced many a times. The branch of the Coovam River which flows nearby has become irreversibly contaminated. It was last cleaned some 12 years before. For some unknown reason the cleaning of it remains a unfulfilled promise. The people are hence denied their very right to live in a clean and healthy environment. The stagnant and polluted water body which has now become the garbage pit of Chepauk poses high risk of the spread of contagious diseases. The people residing here are all financially crumbled coolies, vendors and domestic helpers who strive to meet their livelihood. The slum is said to be managed by Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, but over the years no fruitful measures have been taken by them to improve the living conditions of the residents of the Lok Street.
When one part of the city is scaling the zenith of developments furnishing itself with better infrastructure, contemporary technological advancements, the doors of development remains shut to the people of the Lok Street. Each time the hapless residents knock the doors of the officials with the hope of advancing their living conditions, they are being reminded that they are doomed to live this way.
When will our voices be heard? To whom should we pleed to make our lives worth living? Are we fated to live this way? Such desperate questions keep on multiplying in the minds of the people. How long can they be denied of their basic needs? When one part of the city is briskly rising up, this neglected part can no longer be hampered from accomplishing their basic needs. The time has reached go rot to undergo a drastic transformation.
A city can be tagged ‘developed’ only when all the city dwellers thrive in harmony relishing their basic amenities. A balanced development is what that really matters rather than development aimed at certain specific areas. Lok Street still holds on to rays of hope that their needs will be replenished in the near future. Let the residents attain their basic needs some day near, even though the better half of the city, immersed in the modern world luxuries, remain numb to them.
Accidents – a common day affair …..
Think of the word – accident! The images that rushes to your mind will be that of bloodshed, crashed vehicles, mutilated bodies of victims, downturned cars etc. But actually accident refers to any unintended or unexpected happenings that occur in one’s life. The frequency of road accidents have had a drastic hike over the years that now the word accident soon brings the images of road accidents into our minds!
Casually flick through the pages of a newspaper, news about road accidents find its place in almost every corners of it. According to the survey conducted by the State Transport Authority of Tamil Nadu, road accidents exhibit a rise from 6200 in 2010 to 6838 in 2013. Though the rise has not been that substantial, the efforts to bring down the number of accidents have been proved futile. The same survey reveals the fact that most of the accidents reported are caused by two wheelers (22496) followed by cars (18658) then trucks and lorries (9192) and buses (7400)
What do all these surveys signify? It is so obvious that that the foremost reason for accidents is the rash driving. The same survey throw light into the fact that 60 percent of the accidents occur due to rash driving, 20 percent due to the fault of the pedestrians, and the rest 20 percent due to bad road and unfavorable weather conditions. What is actually rash driving? Does over speed make it all? The fact is that any form driving without following the road rules can be tagged as rash driving. Usage of mobile phones while driving, drunken driving, driving without seatbelts or helmets on, all these comes under the category of rash driving. Enter into a road, one’s heart starts pounding harder seeing the way vehicles come in and go. It would never be an exaggeration if one refers our roads to formula 1 track! It is so ironic that in every corners of the road boards bearing the slogans “Hurry makes worry” “Don’t mix liquor with driving” stands elegantly but unnoticed for some unknown reasons by the passengers who ought to notice them. There is another group who contributes their part to the increasing accidents- the pedestrians. They walk in and cross the road as it pleases them without paying any heed to the vehicles on road. The bad condition of the road and unfavorable weather conditions also prove to be a cause for accidents though only in rare cases.
“It is often the people’s attitude that causes accidents. They rush into the buses even though it is already crowded , they somehow want to push in thereby making it difficult for the driver to drive the overcrowded bus” complains Murugan, a MTC bus conductor. But Mrs. Sheena, a housewife is of the opinion that most of the accidents are caused due to the rash driving of the youth who prefers to fly through the roads.
Obeying traffic rules does not cost much but disobeying them may even cost your life. Don’t ever rush with your life at least when in roads. Why hurry? Every single soul on Earth have 24 hours – none has neither more nor less! Your hurry may not only risk your life but someone else’s too! Don’t play with life. Be on the safer side and obey traffic rules.
Casually flick through the pages of a newspaper, news about road accidents find its place in almost every corners of it. According to the survey conducted by the State Transport Authority of Tamil Nadu, road accidents exhibit a rise from 6200 in 2010 to 6838 in 2013. Though the rise has not been that substantial, the efforts to bring down the number of accidents have been proved futile. The same survey reveals the fact that most of the accidents reported are caused by two wheelers (22496) followed by cars (18658) then trucks and lorries (9192) and buses (7400)
What do all these surveys signify? It is so obvious that that the foremost reason for accidents is the rash driving. The same survey throw light into the fact that 60 percent of the accidents occur due to rash driving, 20 percent due to the fault of the pedestrians, and the rest 20 percent due to bad road and unfavorable weather conditions. What is actually rash driving? Does over speed make it all? The fact is that any form driving without following the road rules can be tagged as rash driving. Usage of mobile phones while driving, drunken driving, driving without seatbelts or helmets on, all these comes under the category of rash driving. Enter into a road, one’s heart starts pounding harder seeing the way vehicles come in and go. It would never be an exaggeration if one refers our roads to formula 1 track! It is so ironic that in every corners of the road boards bearing the slogans “Hurry makes worry” “Don’t mix liquor with driving” stands elegantly but unnoticed for some unknown reasons by the passengers who ought to notice them. There is another group who contributes their part to the increasing accidents- the pedestrians. They walk in and cross the road as it pleases them without paying any heed to the vehicles on road. The bad condition of the road and unfavorable weather conditions also prove to be a cause for accidents though only in rare cases.
“It is often the people’s attitude that causes accidents. They rush into the buses even though it is already crowded , they somehow want to push in thereby making it difficult for the driver to drive the overcrowded bus” complains Murugan, a MTC bus conductor. But Mrs. Sheena, a housewife is of the opinion that most of the accidents are caused due to the rash driving of the youth who prefers to fly through the roads.
Obeying traffic rules does not cost much but disobeying them may even cost your life. Don’t ever rush with your life at least when in roads. Why hurry? Every single soul on Earth have 24 hours – none has neither more nor less! Your hurry may not only risk your life but someone else’s too! Don’t play with life. Be on the safer side and obey traffic rules.
Is india becoming a dangerous place for the women ?
One again we are compelled to submit to the bitter fact ,”India is no longer a safe place for the women.” With the recent tragic case of a young girl who was abducted gang raped and killed in Mumbai, the security norms promised by the authorities have been subjected to a critical blow.
We proudly proclaim to have hailed from a country where women are dietified. the very fact that we portray our country as “Bharath Matha ” itself bear truth to the fact that we have a culture where women are given immense respect .But then ,it is highly griping and alarming that the heinous crimes against women are hiking at an inevitable pitch . The hideous records of the National Crime Records Bureau unveils the unhappy fact that rape cases have inflated ten fold since 1971.
The Delhi gang rape case where “nirbhaya” ,the helpless victim , whose sparkling future was shattered by a herd of brutes is undoubtedly a case which has triggered shockwaves around the globe. But then too it is depressing that cases like that continue to occur.
It is so scandalous that even the foreigners who visit our country are also not spared. The case where a 51 year old Danish women was gang raped in Mumbai , was one that defaced our country’s image to the world. The rape of the 18 year old German girl in a train is of no exception. All these vile and outrageous incidents have tarnished India’s reputation as a safe and hailing tourist destination.
Who is to be blamed and held responsible for all these barbarous acts .? Why is it that our country is dipping down in moral values? Why is it that all the security promises offered to the women go in vain ? The reformation has to be dawned in our mindsets. ‘She’ has the right to live in harmony without tensions and angst. She can longer be deprived of her very right to co-exist with men in the society and live with the least anxiety of being abused. Let us look forward for a society where women, the equal half of it , is no longer a vulnerable creed but one which relish all the bliss of her life not amidst of anguish and agony but with freedom and security.
The Swiz of India ……
Which place is acronymed as ‘The Swiss Of India ? ‘. Most of us would put our minds into hard toil inorder to figure out the answer for it.Our thoughts would navigate all throughout the country right from Jammuu kashmir to Kanyakumari . But the irony is , the answer to it lies just a few kilometers away from us or rather from Mcc – Kadaperi , a less frequented place which lies in the interiors of west Tambaram . Kadaperi coined itz name from a kannada word which means “gateway to a lake .” As the name suggests it is a gateway to an exemplarily beautiful site with a diverse collection of flora and flauna ,ancient temples and many unheard myths and beliefs.
The reason for Kadaperi being termed as “the swiz of india ‘ is due to itz close resemblance with the Alps of the Swiz. The hefty Thiruneermalai strechec valiantly along the humble village. The charm of the mountain is enhanced by the crystal clear water of the stream that flows along it . A trivial myth prevailing in the area says that Thiruneermali was christened by Valmiki on seeing the stream flowing along the mountain when he once visited the place. On exploring deep into Kadaperi one would be bewildered to envision many archaic temples. The most prominent ones among them are the Seliamma temple , The Shiva temple and The Vishnu temple. The Seliamma , a 350 year old temple has got many myths attached to it. The headless statue inside the temple is said to have been dismantled by a group of men who tried to confiscate the statue. The “balipeedam”, a stone adjacent to the temple is believed to be the place where the soul of the goddess rests. People offer milk to tjhe “balipeedam” inorder to the patronise the “Swamini .Fathoming a few feet from Seliamma reaches us to the Shiva temple. The temple opens only on wednesdays , thursdays and the auspicious night of Shivaratri. The barksof the neem tree that spread its branches around the temple is clad in silk cloth as the devotees consider it as the incarnation of the goddess. Another noteable temple is the Vishnu temple that stands with elegance on the mammoth Thiruneermalai. The devotees believe that if the entire 400 steps that lead to the temple is climbed with utmost faith, it could relieve a person of his sins and sanctify him.
The place is a hot spot for a wide variety of medicinal plants. The rely soley on these plants to cure their most of their major and minor ailments. The colloquially named planta such as “Thumbachedi” are used to cure minor cold and fever, “Eruthachedi” for dog bite , “Kupameni” for insect bite and “Kudanelli” for jaundice.
Kadaperi , though unheard by many is without the least doubt an incredible place with its equisite natural beauty , ancient temples and adoring flora. Many concealed myths sleep in this less trodden place. Though not completely recognised Kadaperi stands elegantly and with immense pride as “The Swiz Of India .”
World’s most amalgamated culture !
“India is the cradle of human race, the birthplace of human race, mother of history, grandmother of legend, great grand grandmother of tradition.” This popular line by Mark Twain bears testimony to the fact that India owns an incredible and vibrant culture. In fact, nowhere else in the world can we ever find a country which is so much enriched with such an archaic and exquisite culture.
Indian culture is undoubtedly an amalgamation of several cultures. Every wave of migration has left behind an indelible impact on Indian culture. Well, we selectively took in the positives of many cultures. If we turn back the pamphlets of history one can explore that we have a profound base upon which a sturdy culture has been further built. It is so astounding that every aspect of Indian culture is unique. As family forms the simplest yet the vital segment of the country, let us have a peep over it. Indian families follow a distinctive system of ‘joint families’ which we cannot find anywhere else around the globe. In India we find different generations of family live under one roof in harmony unlike the present nuclear families that has become the new trend of the world. In a joint family since many people thrive together every member imbibes his first lessons on how to lead a social life where he ought to deal with people of wide diversities. He also learns to share whatever little he has with the family members contrary to the nuclear families where a person is completely devoid of ‘sharing’ and compassion towards the fellow beings. It will not be fair if we do look at only the brighter side of things so let us deviate our attention towards some unpleasant but genuine things about Indian society. Eugene Makar has rightly said,” Indian culture is defined by a relatively strict social hierarchy.” This is true to a greater extend. We follow a system of Hindu bifurcation of society where the entire clan of people is segregated into several ‘gotras’ or groups. Another black mark on the rather great culture of our society is that it is likely to be more patriarchal. Though we claim to provide equal freedom and rights to women , we prefer women to be confined in the four walls of her household fulfilling her duties there. It is but so welcoming that the Indian women of this era seem to be transforming drastically, she is now dismantling all her bondages and is marling her efficiency in all the men dominated spheres. Another interesting fact about our culture is that here we witness a special kind of bond between parents and children . Most of the children keenly observes their parents and follows them. They live with their parents all throughout their life which is in great contradiction to other cultures.
Indians in general are peace loving and welcoming. Right from the history we people around the world visited our country and admired it. It would have not been possible if our ancestors were not hailing towards them. We are raised from a culture which paid immense respect and attention to the people who visited our country. ‘ Adithi dhaevo bhava” would obviously a much heard chant for all the Indians. We welcome the people with our warm “namasthae ”, which is a trade mark of our culture. We are brought up in such a way so as to be extremely polite to them and strive our fullest to ensure the best for them. But unfortunately, it is quite disgusting that some rare atrocities have been reported against the foreign visitors who come to our country. India unveils before the world its exemplarily fascinating natural beauty and heritage which grabs the admiring attention of people from all the corners of the world.
Religions are inevitable while speaking of culture. India is the birth place of four religions in the world – the Hindhuism, Jainsim, Sikkhism and Buddhism. The Indian population comprises of 80.5 % Hindus, 1.5% Muslims, 2.8% Christians, 1.9% Sikhs, 0.8% Buddhists and 0.4 % Jains. This statistics itself speaks aloud of the varied religious cultures of India. India, as we all know is the only country in the world where people hailing from different religions live hand in hand. It is so peculiar in India that a Hindu celebrates Christmas , a Muslim take part in deepavali celebrations which is considered to be a Hindu festival and it is also interesting that Christians like ‘biriyani’ which is particularly a Muslim delicacy. The propagation of new religions contributed much in the esteemed Indian culture. Since religions came here crossing the seas , it brought with it the culture from the country it was born. Thereby intermixing of culture became inevitable. But although Indian culture was subjected to various alterations throughout the ages, it has emerged triumphant in not losing its true essence. Most of the Indian religions are meant to raise man’s vibration with nature. It stresses on respect for nature and all the components in it thus preaching a harmonious co-existence between man and nature. Love towards one another is without the least doubt is the greatest lesson of every religion. Our culture is one that demands us to shake hands with another regardless of whether he goes to a temple or a church or a mosque.
India is always looked up for the colorful festivals it endows. Many myths and beliefs revolve around every festival. The most prominent Indian festivals are deepawali, vasanth Panchami, pongal, onam, holi,idul fithar etc. Deepawali which is originally a hindu festival, is believed to be the day when naragasura was defeated by Lord Krishna. Thus proclaiming the victory of the good over the evil. Deepvali also known as the ‘festival of lights’ is a festival in which all the Indian households sparkle in light, children play with crackers and sweets are distributed to commemorate the festival. Vasanth Panchami is another popular festival celebrated in praise of Goddess Sarawati, the giver of all wisdom. It is during this festival that children are stepped into the first lessons of studies. Pongal is another famous festival in south India. This festival is celebrated to pay homage to all the factors that helped farmers ranging from the wind, rain ,cattle and etc. It is also a time of family reunion, people visit their kins and share their happiness with one another. Holi often reffered to as the festival of colours owes its origin to a myth which says that it was on this day that Holiken, the evil sister of the great king Hiranyakashipu was set to fire . The festival is noted for its pomp and joy. People of all age group equallt take part in the celebration. They throw colours to each other. The festival too mark the triumph of the good over the evil. Onam is an exclusive festival of kerala- the god’s own country. A myth says that on the auspicious day of Onam, Mahabali, a great king who ruled Kerala ages ago pays his visit to the place to check the prosperity and the state of his subjects. Like any other Indian festivals Onam also is a festival of utmost merriment. Women decorate the courtyards of their household with ‘Athapookalam’, delicious foods will be prepared and many special fun games will be played on this particular day. Id though not originally an Indian festival is celebrated in the country. Muslims share food with their neighbors as a token of their fraternity. Christmas is also celebrated with topmost happiness. Even people from other religions take part in the Christmas carols and hang stars in their houses. It is a festival in which people share love among their fellow beings. Thus all the Indian festivals raise high our unity and our vibrant culture.
Attire is an important aspect of culture. The culture of every country can be radiated from the traditional attire of its people. In such a scenario Indian attire stand out with greet elegance. Indian women are always acclaimed for their dressing. ‘Saree’ which is the characteristic of the wardrobe of Indian women depicts her decent and graceful way of dressing. It is so convincing that foreign women who visit the country compliments high about the dressing of Indian women. It cannot be said that Indian women wear traditional dress alone. With the passage of time she has switched herself to the trends of the era but then to there will not be women in the country who has not ever worn saree in her lifetime.
Our culture is blessed with unique art forms. Indian dance forms and music have acclaimed admiring applause around the world. Talking about the Indian dance forms would take us to ages back. According to the Hindu belief, dance is said to be conceived by Lord Brahma. Thus in India, dance is an eternal and heavenly art form. The major dance forms in the country are – bharathanatyam, kathakali, kathak, odissi, kuchipudi etc. Bharathanatyam is a dance form which originated in the Indian state of Tami Nadu. This dance form stresses much on the expressions and the body movements. Dance would be about certain epic or legendary figures. Kathakali, another magnificent dance form born in Kerala, is noted for its elaborate costumes and gestures. Kathak another dance form from the northern states of the country is a dance form that narrates the story of a god or goddess through dance. Odissi, from Oriya is another exemplary form of dance in which posture play a dominant role. In this dance form , postures from famous sculptures can be seen. Indian music is also equally worthy. The fame of Carnatic and Hindustani music has gone far and wide. The exquisite Indian architecture unveils before the world the gorgeous Indian culture. The rock cut temple architecture, the cave temples etc are typical examples of it. The Taj Mahal, Mysore palace. Victoria memorial, Charminar, Sanchi stupa etc are some of the renowned Indian monuments. Taj mahal is a building which does not require an explanation. It was built by King Shajahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz mahal. Even after years it still remains as the perfect epitomy of love. Mysore palace in Karnataka also known as Maharajas palace is a stunning three storied edifice. Victoria memorial , another beautiful building is a blend of European and Mughal architecture. Charminar a perfect landmark is praised for its elegant balconies. Sanchi stupa in Madhya Pradesh, comprises a number of Buddhist stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars.
Food habits also contribute to the culture. Right from Kashmir to Kanyakumari diverse food habits are followed by the people. It differs with the climate, soil type and occupations of people in each region. Indian cuisine has been immensely affected by foreign invasions. A clear example of it is the introduction of potatoes to our food by the Portuguese. Indian foods are well-known for its spicy and hot ingredients. The unique Indian cuisine is one of the many factors that fascinate tourists around the world.
Indian marriages are occasions which proclaim the charm and colour of our culture. Well let us first deal with Hindu marriages which are distinguished for the rituals. Hindu marriages consists of ‘kanyadanam’ , ‘panigrahana’ , ‘saptapadi’. The bride will be clad in intriguing attire and ornaments. The bridegroom ties the ‘thali’ to her and then the ‘kumkum’ as a label of their everlasting promise of love towards one another. Then they takes three round around the fire indicative of the fact that they are to remain together forever. The musim marriages are illustrious of the nikkah, oppana ( a special dance form) etc. Usually all Indian marriages are occasions of merriment and bliss. All the family members will be united and celebrate the new beginning of life of their loved ones. Dance and music are unavoidable during marriages.
Unity in diversity- is a phrase which appears to be framed exclusively to designate India. Here, we have people following different religions, with different skin color, different cast, creed etc. But then too , the fact that we are all Indians binds us together. Whoever we may be we are tied by an unbreakable bond. It is very apt to tell that in India every few kilometers is new country, with different religions, food habits, beliefs etc. This is India!!!. Indian culture is the oldest living culture on the planet. In the words of Amarthya Sen, ‘’Indian culture is a complex blend of its historical traditions, influences from colonialism over centuries and current western culture.’’ It is been highly criticized by many that Indian culture is fast drifting towards west and is deteriorating its true essence. Yes, our culture has been so conducive to change right from its initial stages. We have been to welcoming to alterations from outside. That is the reason why all the invasions that has happened here left behind an enduring mark on our culture which has its advantages and disadvantages. That is what is happening now. Westernization and globalization has exerted a great impact on our culture. Changes are always entertained but it should be for the good. We should not completely overlook our age-old prestigious culture and flee towards the western culture which is an infant in front of the Indian culture. Just like what our ancestors set an example for us we must be judicious enough to pick up the good from it and not completely yielding ours’ to it. The former Chinese ambassador once said, ‘’ India conquered and dominated China culturally for twenty centuries without ever having to send a single soldier across her border.’’ Yes, this statement contain it all. Though we don’t dominate any country through military means we still do them through our cultural base. Then why should we run behind other cultures when we have the world’s most respected one? We have the oldest living civiliastion on the earth. Our culture dates back to 8000 bc . IT has exerted a profound impact on the world. We have a creative burst of culture ! Then what need is there for us to ignore it ? It is high time that we interrogate ourselves.
Thus the complexities of Indian culture are overwhelming. India has always and will always stand elegantly and with immense pride proclaiming to the world that it has got the world’s most diverse and affluent culture. Although we witness an inclination of our culture towards westernization we must bear in mind that we have our roots fixed in a sturdy, pious and legendary culture. Lets not pollute it! Max muller said, ‘’If I were asked what sky the human mind has most fully developed some of its choicest gifts, has most deeply pondered on the greatest problems of life, and has found solutions, I should point to INDIA.’’ Although we have different colour, creed, religion lets all satnd together as Indians . We must have utmost pride inscribed in our hearts to announce to the world that we have hailed from the most vibrant and rich culture. Jai hind!!!
What’s preventing prevention ?
More than 35 million people around the world are living with AIDS; 2.5 million people will become infected with this fatal disease this year. Does these statistics conjure any kind of angst in you? Why are n’t resources being more affectively used to mitigate the number of people being affected? Why are n’t the rights of people who are vulnerable and at higher risk of HIV being respected and protected? Have you ever evoked such questions to yourself?
Most of us seem to rather stay aloof from these thoughts. We indeed turn our eyes from the degrading HIV patients with a sigh that says, ‘They are doomed to live that way!’ For us this explains it all. Hearing the word AIDS itself brings some kind of awful feeling in us. When we are busily engrossed in the tight schedules of our lives, there is a set of students from the US who are devoting a pretty big part of their time in extending helping hands to the ‘foresaken’, ‘neglected’ victims of HIV in Chennai.
International alliance for the prevention of AIDS (IAPA) was formed in Arizona in 2004, when a set of students of Arizona University pledged to set apart a greater portion of their time in serving the humanity. It is then that their attention got hooked on this deadly disease that has started conquering greater parts of the world especially South Asia. They then set their agenda – serve the less privileged victims in South India. To begin a programme like this a foreign country without getting help from the local people had been a challenging one. But this was soon dealt with as IAPA received lively volunteers in Chennai. Thus IAPA was launched in Chennai 2006. A team of 14 regular volunteers work in the IAPA office in Nugambakam, headed by Mr.Arul Raj Louis.
“We provide a fact based information about the disease to the people, rehabilitate the victims, spread awareness about the spread of disease” says Arul Raj Louis. Every year 2 batches of students from selected Universities in Arizona come down to Chennai, explore into the interiors of it and render services. The foreign students will be assisted by the students from Chennai along with the IAPA volunteers. They yearn to spread a scientific notion about the disease, its spread and prevention. Often the affected people are alienated in the society, they are looked down as pitiable due to the social taboos existing here. Thereby the victims need to be molded in such a way that they live in the society with equal respect and privilege. IAPA maintains 8 rehab centers in Chennai where the victims are rendered proper medical assistance along with it they are trained in self-employment programmes so that they become self-sufficient to sustain their livelihood. “How many of us are aware that AIDS patients get free medicines from government?” asks Mrs. Sheema, IAPA volunteer . This is the extend of unawareness in the society, adds she.
Earlier in this month, a group of 14 students from US came to Chennai for a one month programme. They visited the Don Bosco School a couple of weeks back. Kingsley Ebenzer, an 11th standard student of the school commented, “Learning about the disease with them had been both fun as well as informative, we were taught things in a way that we could easily understand.” IAPA strives to find an answer to the question, “what’s preventing the prevention?” Through the scientific study prevention becomes much more reachable- this is what their plan of action is. “The child of an affected mother can be saved from the disease if the mother undergoes a cesarean rather than a normal delivery as the disease spreads only through fluid transfer” says Aishwarya, IAPA volunteer. Thus a fact based study about the disease is the answer to its prevention and that’s what IAPA is trying to accomplish.
How gratifying is it that the youth today are striving to make the world a better place for the less privileged fellow beings around them! It is even more adorable that they do it a completely unfamiliar land. Now IAPA is spreading its wings to serve the humanity. More and more students join it every year. The services it renders are widening to many more places. Many more lives are being brought to hope. Let it continue to render its divine services to the poor victims in the years to come!
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