#Gujarati men

[poisonparadise]

AVAN JOGIA

[hum-suffer]

Standing in line for navratri passes and gossiping with middle aged men about how horrid this lethargic line system is lmfao

[kisshim]

me yapping to my nonindian friend about him being gujarati and her just nodding even tho it makes no sense to her

[tawaifeddiediaz]

MS. MARVEL + title cards || 1x05 — Time and Again

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[Image ID: one gif and seventeen still images of Ms. Marvel title cards from episode 5, "Time and Again." The title cards have Ms. Marvel written in different languages of South Asia:

GIF 1: A gif of all the title cards in sequence.

IMAGE 1: Ms. Marvel written in English on top of a torn and scorched British flag.

IMAGE 2: Ms. Marvel written in Urdu against a bullet-ridden wall. The shadows look like people migrating, the closest one a shadow of a march.

IMAGE 3: Ms. Marvel written in Hindi against a sepia-toned field of roses.

IMAGE 4: Ms. Marvel written in Urdu against what looks to be a depiction of the Red Dagger, done in a traditional Islamic art style for the two figures. The first figure has a red bandana covering the lower half of his face as his hair flows freely, two blades wielded. The second has the red bandance covering his head and lower half of his face.

IMAGE 5: Ms. Marvel written in Urdu against a photograph of villagers migrating, the men with heavy bags on their shoulders, the women balancing vases on their heads. Other photographs are scattered around, but are not completely visible.

IMAGE 6: Ms Marvel written in Hindi on what looks to be the side of a NWR train compartment (North Western Railway, the trains used during partition).

IMAGE 7: Ms. Marvel written in Bengali against a foggy nightscape with a railroad track zipping along the bottom-right corner.

IMAGE 8: Ms. Marvel written in Hindi against a map of Pakistan and India.

IMAGE 9: Ms. Marvel written in Bengali against a blurred background of what looks to be an office.

IMAGE 10: A stylized depiction of a current-day map of Pakistan and India. On the Pakistani side, Ms. Marvel is written in Urdu. On the Indian side, Ms. Marvel is written in Hindi. There is overlap where the two languages get cut off by the border.

IMAGE 11: Ms. Marvel written in Telugu on a painting of flower field, with a large rose in the corner. The flowers are all multicolored, against a pale blue sky.

IMAGE 12: Ms. Marvel written in Punjabi. The background image is of a resettlement form curated by the Government of East Punjab to help rehabilitate families during the Partition. The form has "Khan" written on it, with 3 family members denoted: one man, one woman, one infant.

IMAGE 13: Ms. Marvel written in Gujarati against a backdrop of a circular, vibrant, colorful Gujarati design.

IMAGE 14: Ms. Marvel written in Punjabi against a black-and-white rendition of Earth, made to look like an old-time TV with fuzzy edges and staticky relay. Above Ms. Marvel is written, "Marvel Studios Presents" and underneath it is written, "A Slothbaby Production - 1947."

IMAGE 15: Ms. Marvel written in Tamil against a sepia watercolor painting of a town, with people walking along with packages balanced on their heads.

IMAGE 16: Ms. Marvel written in Gujarati against the backdrop of space, with small stars twinkling around the words.

IMAGE 17: Ms. Marvel written in Urdu against a yellow floral wallpaper.

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[luna-3-clips]

How to say "I love you" in every language

Ek het jou lief (Afrikaans)

medɔ wo (Akan)

Unë të dua (Albanian)

አፈቅርሃለሁ (āfek’irihalehu) (Amharic)

 أحبك  ('uhibuk) (Arabic)

Ես սիրում եմ քեզ (Yes sirum yem k’ez) (Armenian)

মই আপোনাক ভাল পাওঁ (Assamese)

munsmawa (Aymara)

Mən səni sevirəm (Azerbaijani)

n b'i fɛ (Bambara)

আমি তোমাকে ভালোবাসি (Āmi tōmākē bhālōbāsi) (Bangla)

maite zaitut (Basque)

я цябе кахаю (ja ciabie kachaju) (Belarusian)

हम तोहसे प्यार करेलीं (Bhojpuri)

volim te (Bosnian)

Обичам те (Obicham te) (Bulgarian)

မင်းကိုချစ်တယ် (Burmese)

T'estimo (Catalan)

gihigugma tika (Cebuano)

تۆم خۆش دەوێت (Central Kurdish)

我爱你 (Wǒ ài nǐ) (Chinese (Simplified))

我愛你 (Wǒ ài nǐ) (Chinese (Traditional))

Ti tengu caru (Corsican)

Volim te (Croatian)

Miluji tě (Czech)

Jeg elsker dig (Danish)

އަހަރެން ތިބާ ދެކެ ލޯބިވަން (aharen thibaa dheke loabivan) (Divehi)

में तुगी हिरख करना (Dogri)

Ik houd van jou (Dutch)

I love you (English)

mi amas vin (Esperanto)

Ma armastan sind (Estonian)

Melɔ̃ wò (Ewe)

Mahal kita (Filipino)

Minä rakastan sinua (Finnish)

Je t'aime (French)

Quérote (Galician)

Nkwagala (Ganda)

მიყვარხარ (miq’varkhar) (Georgian)

Ich liebe dich (German)

हांव तुजेर मोग करता (Goan Konkani)

Σ'αγαπώ (S'agapó) (Greek)

Rohayhu (Guarani)

હું તને પ્રેમ કરું છુ (Huṁ tanē prēma karuṁ chu) (Gujarati)

Mwen renmen ou (Haitian Creole)

Ina son ka (Hausa)

Aloha wau iā ��oe (Hawaiian)

אני אוהב אותך (Hebrew)

मुझे तुमसे प्यार है (mujhe tumase pyaar hai) (Hindi)

kuv hlub koj (Hmong)

Szeretlek (Hungarian)

ég elska þig (Icelandic)

a hụrụ m gị n'anya (Igbo)

Ay-ayaten ka (Iloko)

Aku mencintaimu (Indonesian)

Is breá liom tú (Irish)

Ti amo (Italian)

愛してます (Aishitemasu) (Japanese)

Aku tresna sampeyan (Javanese)

ನಾನು ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ (Nānu ninnannu prītisuttēne) (Kannada)

Мен сені жақсы көремін (Men seni jaqsı köremin) (Kazakh)

ខ្ញុំ​ស្រលាញ់​អ្នក (khnhom​ sralanh​ anak) (Khmer)

Ndagukunda (Kinyarwanda)

사랑해요 (salanghaeyo) (Korean)

A lɛk yu (Krio)

Ez hej te dikim (Kurgish)

Мен сени сүйөм (Men seni süyöm) (Kyrgyz)

ຂ້ອຍ​ຮັກ​ເຈົ້າ (khony hak chao) (Lao)

Te amo (Latin)

Es mīlu Tevi (Latvian)

Nalingaka yo (Lingala)

Aš tave myliu (Lithuanian)

Ech hunn dech gär (Luxembourgish)

Те сакам (Te sakam) (Macedonian)

हम अहां सँ प्रेम करैत छी (Maithili)

tiako ianao (Malagasy)

saya sayang awak (Malay)

ഞാൻ നിന്നെ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നു (njaan ninne snehikkunnu) (Malayalam)

inħobbok (Maltese)

ꯑꯩꯅ ꯅꯪꯕꯨ ꯅꯨꯡꯁꯤ (Manipuri (Meitei Mayek))

Aroha ana ahau ki a koe (Maori)

मी तुझ्यावर प्रेम करतो (Mī tujhyāvara prēma karatō) (Marathi)

Ka hmangaih che (Mizo)

Би чамд хайртай (Bi chamd khairtai) (Mongolian)

म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु (Ma timīlā'ī māyā garchu) (Nepali)

Ke a go rata (Northern Sotho)

Jeg elsker deg (Norwegian)

ndimakukondani (Nyanja)

ମୁଁ ତୁମକୁ ଭଲପାଏ (Odia)

sin jaalladha (Oromo)

زه تا سره مینه لرم (Pashto)

دوستت دارم (Persian)

Kocham cię (Polish)

Eu te amo (Portugese)

ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ (Maiṁ tuhānū pi'āra karadā hāṁ) (Punjabi)

Kuyaykim (Quechua)

Te iubesc (Romanian)

Я тебя люблю (YA tebya lyublyu) (Russian)

Oute alofa ia oe (Samoan)

त्वां कामयामि (Sanskrit)

Tha gaol agam ort (Scottish Gaelic)

Волим те (Volim te) (Serbian)

Ndinokuda (Shona)

مان توهان سان پيار ٿو ڪيان (Sindhi)

මම ඔයාට ආදරෙයි (mama oyāṭa ādareyi) (Sinhala)

Ľúbim ťa (Slovak)

Ljubim te (Slovenian)

waan ku jeclahay (Somali)

kea u rata (Southern Sotho)

Te amo (Spanish)

abdi bogoh ka anjeun (Sundanese)

nakupenda (Swahili)

jag älskar dig (Swedish)

Ман туро дӯст медорам (Man turo dūst medoram) (Tajik)

நான் உன்னை காதலிக்கிறேன் (Nāṉ uṉṉai kātalikkiṟēṉ) (Tamil)

мин сине яратам (Tatar)

నేను నిన్ను ప్రేమిస్తున్నాను (Nēnu ninnu prēmistunnānu) (Telugu)

ฉันรักคุณ (C̄hạn rạk khuṇ) (Thai)

የፍቅረኪ እየ (Tigrinya)

Ndza ku rhandza (Tsonga)

Seni seviyorum (Turkish)

men seni söýýärin (Turkmen)

я тебе люблю (ya tebe lyublyu) (Ukrainian)

میں تم سے پیار کرتا ہوں (Urdu)

مەن سىزنى ياخشى كۆرىمەن (Uyghur)

Men sizni sevaman (Uzbek)

Anh Yêu Em (Viatnamese)

Rwy'n dy garu di (Welsh)

Ik hâld fan dy (Western Frisian)

Ndiyakuthanda (Xhosa)

איך האב דיר ליב (ikh hab dir lib) (Yiddish)

mo nifẹ rẹ (Yoruba)

Ngiyakuthanda (Zulu)

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That's 133 different languages to say 'I love you' in. All translations were by Google Translate

That's all, have a good day/night!

[tommyluces18]

Unique Cultural Values of India

Background of India

From their rich cultural heritage, uniquely tasty cuisine with abundance of spices, religion and belief system,  down to their distinct arts and clothing style, we are here to give you the pleasure of learning and falling in love with India through the simple swipe of your finger. 

Our first stop? History! Did you know that the social, economic, and cultural structures that exist in India today are the results of extensive regional expansion? All with its 3,287,263 square kilometers of land glory, the country has earnestly earned the title of being the seventh-largest country in the world. A huge number, isn’t it? It truly means there’s so much wonder waiting to be discovered in this ethno-linguistic home for 1,660,197,571,110 people! By virtue of this, India offers a wide variety of languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food and customs which differ from place to place within the country. To keep the fun going, let’s ride and get onto our next stop! We can’t wait to show you more.

Unique Cultural Values of India

India is indeed a diverse country. However, now that we know the façade of the country, let us now proceed who really India is with their Unique Cultural Values.

But before anything else, let us have a knowledge what Unique cultural values is:

Cultural values are a series of principles and values passed on generation after generation by our ancestors. Based on the given values, the entire cultural community must decide their own process of life. And those ideas decide how a person of that culture behaves and how they lead their lives.

Collectivism and Harmony

Indians place a high value on Harmony and unity with others, as long as being characterized by what is called collectivism, a principle of giving a group priority through each individual in a community. This system/principle results in a stronger support system from a community or family that anyone can rely on daily.

This culture is important for Indians to help maintain order and Harmony, one application of Collectivism and Harmony is in the field of economics, some parts of India are suffering from economic hardships and unreliability of official services, but this conflict did not stop them, instead they rely on one another to sustain their needs.

Karma, acceptance, and personal Choice

Many Indians have a strong principle of acceptance through one’s life, or a belief that anything they do is being observed by their god. With that being said, Indians have this belief that good people will benefit from their good deeds, while those who made wrong doings will pay the price often in their next time also known as the ‘samsara’(the cycle of rebirth).  

The interplay of these social, cultural and religious factors allows people to be accepting of life events and trajectories. However, this is not to be interpreted as Indians being unwilling to take responsibility for life circumstances. Many often contemplate how their actions may impact their future and make decisions accordingly. Some of India's youth are challenging a fatalistic perspective by asserting their free will to choose their vocation, spouse and other life factors. Indeed, as social mobility becomes more common, there is a growing belief that one can change their circumstances.

Greetings

Namaste, which means "I greet the divine inside you," is a widespread greeting used by Hindus in many parts of India especially on ceremonial occasions. Depending on the status of the person you are greeting, this is followed with a nod of the head or a bow. Verbal greetings vary by area and also depend on the relationships between individuals. "Kem cho" ('How are you?') is a typical Gujarati greeting. Muslims can extend a greeting by shaking hands and saying "Salaam" to their counterpart. Shaking hands is generally acceptable between men and women. But it's best to wait till a woman extends her hand first. Some Hindu or Muslim men and women might not want to touch someone who is the other gender.

1. Khuda Hafiz

-        This type of greeting Is followed by the Islamic religion by India. They use Khuda hafiz or Allah hafiz as a form of saying goodbye to someone. It is followed by the Muslim community for ages, that simply means “let God be your protector”.

2. Vanakkam

-        In the southern part of India, welcoming someone is done by saying Vanakkam, this greeting is practiced by Tamilians, Malayalam, and Lakhans. It is also used when the person is leaving the home.

3. Pranam

-        Mainly there exist 6 types of pranam which are ashtanga, sashtanga, panchanga, dandavats, namaskar, and Abhinanda. Pranam is an old form of Hindi mythological greeting that is used to greet to elderly people, people who greet pranam usually touch their feet.

4. Jai Shree Krishna

-        Jai Shree Krishna is generally used by all the individuals of India, but especially when you visit Gujarat or meet the Gujarati family, Jai Shree Krishna is the first word you hear from their mouth. Greeting Jai Shree Krishna means hailing Lord Krishna.

However, Unique cultural values do not only appear in greetings, but it can also be shown in their religion, specifically the way they pray.

How Hindu Pray

Hindu worship is primarily an individual act rather than a communal one, as it involves making personal offerings to the deity. Worshippers repeat the names of their favorite gods and goddesses and repeat mantras. Water, fruit, flowers and incense are offered to God.

Family

-        In most countries, living in a house only consists of 1-2 generations only. But in India, a single household is formed usually by 3-4 generations. Which resulted due to encouraging people to have a strong relationship with their aunts and uncles just like a parental relationship. Extended families tend to defer to the elderly and observe a clear hierarchy among family members. In more urban areas, people will usually live in smaller nuclear families yet maintain strong ties to their extended family.

Relationships and Marriage

  Arranged marriages are common throughout India, though expectations and practices of marital arrangements vary depending on the region and religion. Marriages are typically arranged through a matchmaker, the couple’s parents or some other trusted third party. Unlike in the past where individuals would not be informed about their future partner, it is now more common for the family to consult the couple for consent before the wedding.

Etiquette

   In Indian Culture, facing the feet with someone else must be avoided, for this is a sign of disrespect, especially inside the temple, since the feet is the dirtiest part of the body. On the other hand, the head is the most important thing. Touching someone’s head in India is a sign of disrespect or rude.

Visiting

   -  Indians are known to be hospitable, when people visit their homes, they offer tea to their visitors, but there are times that visitors reject the offer, and this is considered politeness. In addition, saying goodbye when leaving someone’s house is a sign of respect.

Eating

-        In India, they usually do not use utensils when eating as they normally use their hands. When eating, the most commonly used hand is the right one as they consider the left hand as the dirty one which is used for cleaning. However, when it comes to the variation of food, there are some Indians that are restricted from eating a certain food, especially Pork for Muslims.

Gift Giving

-        The lucky colors for Indians are Red, Green, and Yellow which are usually used for gift wrapping. In India, when men are giving gifts it should be from themselves and their families to avoid misinterpretation. On the other hand, they are particular about the connotation or meaning of the flower which should be learned before giving it to someone.

Communication

-        Most Indians are polite and use indirect communication when socializing with other people. They are usually open to hearing other people’s opinions to know the different perspectives, especially during debates to avoid arguments and address this through negotiation instead. Phrases such as “maybe” and “I’ll do my best” are used in India as a way of saying no, this is to avoid any harshness. However, there are times that they are also silent which is considered they are refusing or not agreeing with the discussion. They also use gestures to communicate with people. They usually nod as a sign of politeness, however, there are times when this does not mean that they are agreeing with you. Additionally, using our point finger to point out something, especially when giving directions is accusatory to them. In India, they use the whole hand in pointing out something.

What makes Indian Culture Unique

Indian culture is a fusion of cultures of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and other Indian tribal communities. Indian culture involves Yoga, Kumbh Mela, celebrating festivals (Diwali, Eid, Baisakhi, Buddha-Purnima, Onam, and many more), clothing, beliefs, customs, ethics, social norms, art crafts, and technologies. Many elements of Indian culture (like mathematics, philosophy, food, etc.) have influenced the world too. Indian culture teaches us to respect each other, be kind, tolerant, and generous.

Indian culture is one of the oldest and most diverse cultures in the world. Still, many Indians stick to their culture. Indian’s way of hospitality, greeting, ethics, belongingness, unity, adapting behavior makes India unique in sustaining its culture more than the rest of the world.

Why people should take time and learn about India

Indian Culture is undoubtedly the oldest and unique culture of the world. Indian culture is teaching us about the right values, which is much above dressing sense or styling. By adopting some changes we can bring a greater result in our life and society at large.

Takeaways from India

-        From the world we live in today, there are two barriers that set us apart from one another, and that is the battle of choosing between good and bad. Most of the time, we are just looking for ourselves, without realizing that we must look for others also. But because of India, it gives us a glimpse on what unity really is, and they executed it by just taking the path of culture. One thing that sticks into my mind every time I hear the word ‘beliefs’ is the principle of Karma from India, it made me realize to think first before I act, that gives us a time to reflect on everything we do has consequences. From that, it serves as a stepping stone to make a better world and to be responsible human beings.

[ranveer--singh]

The nights are tasteless without you: part 6 ~ Ari Levinson fic

A/N - This is my first proper multiple chapter story which came to me while watching a Bollywood movie. It is set in Mumbai India where Ari is a professor at a university meets a person of colour - Marathi girl at the train station. There will be other Chris Evans characters as professors and Henry Cavill   characters as professors  

Warning: Please read this before reading the story. 18+, smut, sex… etc

Ari's alarm rang, making him moan as the noise was too loud. He yawned, getting up and rubbing his eyes walking towards the bathroom. He had a massive headache and quickly showered, brushed his teeth before making a strong cup of coffee.

20 minutes later he was sitting in his car driving to work, there was so much traffic all the horn sounds were making his head hurt. While sitting in traffic, he opened the glove compartment and took two ibuprofen and downed the last of his coffee. 

Shortly after, he arrived at the university. Ari parked his car, grabbing his bag and ID, putting on his sunglasses before walking in. He scanned his ID, going through the barriers and rushed straight to the staff room for another cup of coffee. 

He poured himself a large mug of coffee, taking his sunglasses off and walked over to Steve, Jenson, Andy, Clark and Frank who all stood near the vending machine. He said his hello looking at everyone just staring at him. Steve broke the silence and spoke, 

"How did the wife take it that you came home drunk," Steve said, patting his back and getting Ari to choke on his coffee. 

"What? I'm not married. What are you talking about," Ari said, his eyes widened looking at the men all shocked. 

"So who was the lady who kept calling you last night then," Jenson said curiously, thinking he would have a shot with her. Ari grabbed his phone out of his back pocket and looked at the calls from last night, and blushed.  

"Look he is blushing just thinking of her," Frank said, making the others chuckle. 

"Yeah Ari tell us who she is," Steve said, elbowing Ari.

"It's no one guys, just a friend," Ari said not wanting to talk about this anymore. 

"Was it the girl you were moaning in your sleep," Jensen said, making Ari quirk an eyebrow at him.

"What, when did I do that," Ari said, confused about the whole situation. Jensen took his phone out and played a video of Ari sleeping in the back of the car and August holding his head up, you can hear him moan her name. Ari blushed, wanting to disappear into a black whole, while few of the others laughed. 

"Oh no, Ari has a crush," Colin and Jensen said in unison, making Ari again blush, his feelings for Nadfy growing stronger. 

"So Ari who is she, if she is not your wife. We are all friends here," Frank said. 

"She is just a friend, I met her at the train station on my first day to work. The way she walked onto the platform, her hair blowing in the wind. It took my breath away,"

"You are in love, you are in love," Clark sang, and everyone chuckled singing along.

"No guys, stop it" he said, wanting to hide away from the rowdy schoolboy kids who are professors. The university bell rang, and most of the teachers left to go teach while Ari and Andy had the first period off so went to the canteen to get some food.

"Everything ok Ari," Andy said sitting down with a bowl of chaat in front of him.

"Kinda man, you know Maddy. You know the girl you met at the clothes shop. I like her a lot," Ari quickly said, taking a few gulps of his coffee. 

"That's nice, have you asked her out," Andy said after taking another spoonful of chaat in his mouth. 

"No man, what if she will reject me," Ari said, scratching the back of his head. 

"I don't think she will, why don't you try," Andy said, letting Ari try some of the chaat. 

"Andy, can I ask about your love story," Ari said, seeing a huge smile across Andy's face. 

"Of course you can, we have been married for 4 years this Saturday. I met her at a Gujarati festival navratri 6 years ago. My close friends where all going to this festival and wanted me to join them. I was reluctant at first but then putting the Indian outfit on and learning dandiya with my friends was so fun. I saw Y/N dance, doing all those intricate moves that mesmerized me. I even asked her to do dandiya with me, at first she said no but later on joined my friends and it was love at first sight," Andy said his heart beating fast and a high grin plastered on his face. 

"That all sounds wonderful Andy, what does she do," Ari said watching Andy talk with such joy in his voice. 

"She is my cutie 5ft nerd. She is a web designer/coder working for World India, here let me show you some pictures," Andy said, grabning his phone and unlocking it to show Ari pictures of his wife, smiling while explaining each photo. 

"She looks beautiful Andy, I want the same with Maddy," he said looking at Andy's smile shutting his phone.

"Ari you like Maddy a lot, I can see from the way you talk about her to me. Ask her out man, if you don't then how will she know you like her," Andy said seeing Ari look nervous and worried.

"I haven't ask out a girl in a long time, what if she says no," Ari said rubbing his eyes, yawning. 

"Why don't you facetime her, talk about random things first then tell her you really like her and like to go on a date. See where the conversation goes and take it from there," Andy said, getting up to get a little more chaat. 

"If she agrees, any ideas for a first date. I haven't dated anyone in 4 years," Ari said looking at Andy who was willing to help him out. 

"You could call her to your place and cook for her. Make something simple and talk about life back home. Make the date comfortable for the both off you," Andy said and Ari nodded his head somewhat agreeing to what he said. 

"What shall I cook her, I'm not a great cook you know," Ari said scratching the back of his head. 

"Simple, let me send you a recipe I made my wife on the first date, it was tacos and she loved it," Andy said smiling at Ari who looked nervous. 

"I love tacos, they shouldn't be that hard to make, do send me the recipe," Ari said thinking of making some margaritas to drink. 

"Oh and Ari, if you run through any issues, send me a text and my wife and I will come over to help out," Andy said looking at his watch to see it was nearly time for his lesson. 

"Oh before we leave to go teach, I have been talking about you a lot to my wife and she would like to invite you over for dinner. If you're free on Thursday evening, I can take you straight after class. She is making her famous Khichdi and Kadhi, you will love it," Andy said and Ari grabbed his phone to look at his calendar to see if he was free and agreed to come over for dinner. 

Both of them went opposite directions to their class to start teaching. It was going to be a long day and all Ari could think about was Maddy. 

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Ritual Killing: Crime of superstition is the new challenge for modern India!

Ritual Killing: Crime of superstition is the new challenge for modern India!

More than 2,500 people have died because failed development in villages heightens gender inequality and tensions.

Men circled the three women, their fists wrapped around thick iron pipes and wooden sticks. The women huddled on the ground at the center of their village in the western Indian state of Gujarat and whimpered as the crowd gathered. Two young men had died in the village, and the women were being called dakan, the Gujarati word for witch. They were accused of feasting on the young men’s souls.

Madhuben clutched her right upper arm. She had taken three blows from one of the pipes and was sure her bones were broken. Her sisters-in-law, Susilaben and Kamlaben, covered their heads as wood and metal pounded their backs. (The names of women targeted by witch hunts have been changed in this story, to minimize the risk of further assault or of jeopardizing pending legal cases.)

The attack on the trio, in Gujarat in 2014, was one of thousands of witch hunts that take place in India. In the second incident, A father and uncle themselves kill their 10-12 year daughter to develop business and the idea they have got from Bhuva ji.

It’s not only about Gujarat. The entire India is facing the issue and women are the most targeted in such activities. 

I would like to share example of my neighbour, she views herself as a goddess, and her whole family supports her. People began approaching her gradually, and for some reason their plan worked. They have quickly outearned all other workers in terms of income. Her two boys, who were both unemployed at the age of thirty, are now worry-free because their mother makes more than enough money. This is an example of an educated culture.

Our two ministries are one focused on social justice and welfare, and the other on women and children. We discuss reservations a lot, but when we do, this problem deserves more focus. assistance presents an accurate image of how politics on reservations fail to assist those who genuinely need assistance. Only education and government action would benefit them; even after 75 years, we still fail. The so-called leaders who serve the caste and bring up the subject of the caste system on a weekly basis are ignorant of this grave problem, which mostly affects women from that caste and particular areas. In this instance, both the victim and the offender are members of the same family. Not a single leader has brought up the matter or demonstrated concern to make things work for them.

Although reservations are frequently talked about, have they ever been studied? Why, even after all this turmoil, does education not reach them!

How Pervasive are Superstitious Killings in India?

As per the 2021 report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), six deaths were linked to human sacrifices, while witchcraft was the motive for 68 killings.

The maximum number of witchcraft cases were reported from Chhattisgarh (20), followed by Madhya Pradesh (18) and Telangana (11).

In 2020, India saw 88 deaths due to witchcraft and 11 died as part of ‘human sacrifices’, the NCRB report states.

These days, a lot of astrologers, goddesses, and babas claim to be able to answer all of your problems; sadly, there is no oversight on them. Anybody can become the aforementioned professional expert overnight and make a magical sum of money; they don't require a degree.

[shotofstress]

So remember when in Enola Holmes movie the whole message was that working class women are bad for fighting against patriarchy (specially if they do it with direct action), making a parallel with the suffragettes white women of the movie (bc of course the movie washed the imperialist, racist and classist suffragettes) and the only respectable ppl were the good upper class white woman that vote (which are represented, if so, by white upper class men in the House of Lords, depending on Tewkesbury) bc viva the democracy in the british empire that is, according to Enola herself, the best and most awesome country in the world...in the context that of being in it's COLONIALIST peak? Yeah, the movie was a big political propaganda against the social revolts that were occuring when was made. In the same time we had a full new resourge in media of the medieval period and the european 19th and 18th centuries, which highlights how cool in the monarchy, how good is the aristocracy, and the upper class in general, how good is the status quo and how capitalist society is the best and upper class ppl can do whatever they want, and that white ppl from the imperialist countries are "just like us", the common ppl, and the working class ones from the colonies and Global South in general. And now what we have? oh yeah, remember John Watson, the white dude from London that was a soldier of the British Empire in british invaded India to help colonization in Afghanistan which eventually ended being defeated by the criminal british empire, the one that put a new emir in Afghanistan, u know, classic western coup? yes, that dude is now a dude of colour who is gonna be a good colonized who put on the costume of whiteness. played by Himesh Patel (which also use the costume of whiteness), whos family are indian Gujaratis emigrants from Zambia and Kenya, all territories that have to deal with the damage that did and STILL does the British Empire... yes, British Empire bc saying UK is a democratic country and not a colonialist empire as always that does whatever it wants would be a lie. Sooo lovely to feed up the eternal queer bating of Holmes and Watson to just keep making money while also doing tokenism and washing the image of the colonialists.

So, yes, lets keep pushing cultural colonialism and capitalist agenda to preserve the power. So fun to see how ppl buy that bullshit bc its make via movies, like this ones with Millie Bobby Brown that is sadly traped in the horrors of the industry and is already a product of consumption and used as a fascist messager and dressep up in the fake empowered women which is, as her character, just a upper class white women that will help to preserve the status quo and keep the machine working. Guy Debord's Society of the spectacle who? the fans of this movies don't know it and never will care bc if in 2022 ppl can't get it at plain sight they never will. and really? they dont care.

[dear-indies]

hello :> !! im building an indie sort of horror / cottagecore rock band with dev patel as the front man and i was wondering if you could recommended asian men ( south , south east , east , west , etc ) that would look good with him in it ? thank you !

Jason Scott Lee (1966) Chinese, Kānaka Maoli.

Naveen Andrews (1969) Malayali Indian.

Joe Odagiri (1976) Japanese.

Miyavi (1981) Japanese / Korean.

Riz Ahmed (1982) Pakistani - his vibe in Sound of Metal.

Mahesh Jadu (1982) Kashmiri and Mauritian Indian.

Utkarsh Ambudkar (1983) Marathi Indian / Tamil Indian.

Clayton Cardenas (1985) Mexican and Filipino.

Amar Chadha-Patel (1986) Punjabi and Gujarati Indian.

Matt Heafy (1986) Japanese / Irish, German.

Kuang Tian (1986) Chinese Malaysian.

Uraz Kaygılaroğlu (1987) Turkish - his vibe in Üç Kurus.

Shannon Kook (1987) Hakka Chinese / Mixed South African.

Desmond Chiam (1987) Chinese Singaporean.

Manny Jacinto (1987) Bisaya Filipino, Tagalog Filipino, Chinese.

Alex Mallari Jr. (1988) Filipino.

Chai Hansen (1989) Thai / White.

Jesse Rath (1989) Goan Indian / Ashkenazi Jewish.

Jade Hassouné (1991) Lebanese - is queer.

Roshon Fegan (1991) Filipino / African-American.

Marz23 / Lin Zhirong (1991) Taiwanese.

Mokyo / mokyofuckyo (1991) Korean.

Alexander Hodge (1991) Chinese Singaporean / Irish.

Avi Nash (1991) Indo Guyanese / Indian.

Jake Choi (1992) Korean - is sexually fluid.

Avan Jogia (1992) Gujarati Indian / English, Welsh, some German, Irish, French-Canadian/French.

Jordan Rodrigues (1992) Filipino.

Drew Ray Tanner (1992) Chinese, Afro-Jamaican, French-Canadian, possibly other.

Denis Dang (1993) Vietnamese.

Edison Song (1994) Taiwanese.

Boun Noppanut Guntachai (1995) Thai.

Ryan Potter (1995) Japanese / Ashkenazi Jewish, Swedish, English, German - is bisexual.

Brandon Perea (1995) Filipino and Puerto Rican - is vibe in Nope.

Roman Zaragoza (1996) Akimel O’odham, Mexican, Taiwanese, and Japanese.

Aria Shahghasemi (1996) Iranian.

Evan Mock (1997) Bisaya Filipino / White.

Archie Renaux (1997) Punjabi Indian and English - in Gold Digger.

Murakami Nijiro (1997) Japanese - his vibe in Alice in Borderlands.

Aramis Knight (1999) Pakistani, Indian / English, Irish, German.

Joshua Magsilong Alvarez / Alas (2001) Bisaya Filipino.

I have no clue what horror cottagecore band vibes are but I hope you find these helpful regardless!

[ruisinjams]

Man you get on one. train at 6 am and all of a sudden every single person gets like ten times more interesting.

The woman leaning quietly against the window with her hand under her chin? Art. The college senior standing on the aisle, with the softest, most adoring expression, smiling at her phone screen? Breathtaking.

The elderly lady over there holds a little girl to the window and describes every little detail of the scenery to her as their hair and niqab fly in unison in the wind. (She's adorable and whenever she calls out to her grandpa, he passes her a popcorn :'))

The girl next to me and her mom are fast asleep on a pile of luggage that's surrounding them like a pillow fortress.

We're over a big lake now in the middle of a forest and the man in front wakes up and sleepily passes his wife a coin and she tosses it into the water.

The family in front of us get off at Nariyad. The whole seat's empty for about 2 seconds and then there's this cheer and a whoop and a whole band of men speaking in rapid gujarati appear and take over.

Somehow six of them manage to stuff themselves in one seat, (they're all sitting on each other's laps and giggling and calling even more people over) put up a makeshift bench with their bags between them, arrange their cards on it and start playing.

And then my mom tells me of the times she used to take the early train in the 90s from Malad to Churchgate and how people would form little groups and play cards everyday as they went to work. "Some even got like drums and musical instruments and what not to pass the time and everyone would sing along and it'd be a very pleasant ride". She is thinking of an unfazed time when every day went in unchanging circles like a wheel, and yet, she found little nooks and cracks to escape from.

Someone from the seat calls out to his friend who's gazing out the window, looking a little lost. "Come here for a sec will you? I can never win this thing without you sitting next to me."

"But the thing is", she continues, "you'd only get all that in second class carriages".

[samsoncaine]

*SOME PEOPLE CALL ME ‘TENDER-HEARTED,’ BUT WHO WOULDN’T THINK IT CRUEL TO DIP ANIMAL CRACKERS IN HOT COFFEE?

*NAME: Samson “Sonny” Caine. *AGE: 34. *OCCUPATION: Owner of One Man’s Trash & political activist. *AFFILIATION: Jolly Rogers. *PINTEREST: here !!

»»» graffiti on a brick wall that gets passed by daily, with only the sharpest of eyes noticing how it grows and changes over time; a cat with limbs outstretched, basking in their favorite spot in the sun; fresh-cut flowers wrapped in parchment paper; the desperate belief in angel numbers as signs from above; the loving way a parent blows on their child’s hot food; small gifts given ‘just because’; a candle used to the very bottom of the wick, yet curiously kept; silent tears of glitter and pearl; the quiet spark of revolution; a hero for hire.

BASICS, HISTORY, & EXTRAS UNDER THE CUT !!

*BASICS.

NAME: Samson Bodhi Acharya Caine

NICKNAMES: Sonny, Robin Hood

AGE: 34

D.O.B.: tbd ( but getting water / air sign vibes )

GENDER / PRONOUNS: Cisgender man / he & they

BIRTHPLACE: tbd

CURRENT RESIDENCE: Whitechapel, London

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Gujarati, conversational French

AFFILIATION: Jolly Rogers.

OCCUPATION: Owner of One’s Man Trash, political activist.

EDUCATION: B.A. in Social Sciences & M.A. in Politics & Contemporary History ( King’s College )

SEXUALITY: pansexual panromantic af

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: falls in love 15 times a day, acts accordingly 0 times ( aka single af )

CHILDREN: None, aside from his plants and his cat

POSITIVE TRAITS: affable, congenial, compassionate, engaging, just

NEUTRAL TRAITS: curious, tender-hearted, subversive, unassuming

NEGATIVE TRAITS: credulous, duplicitous, indecisive, self-deprecating

CHARACTER INSPS: Matt Murdock / Daredevil, Robin Hood, Orpheus, Frodo Baggins, Dominic Carisi, Freddie McClair

*HISTORY.

Sonny, born Samson Bodhi Acharya-Caine, was destined for greatness if greatness alone could be determined by one’s namesake. Given the names of two male predecessors upon birth, the men in question were Samson Caine, his paternal grandfather and the original proprietor of the once-celebrated vintage shop now affectionately called One Man’s Trash; and Bodhi Acharya, his mother’s beloved brother and famed political activist in their native Gujarat. Although the names were meant as honorifics, they instead became a seeming predetermination of Samson’s present-day fate, resulting in a young man resigned to living in the in-betweens of life. 

Through his father’s work as a businessman and his mother’s as a political interpreter, Samson’s youth was filled with travel, art, and culture, and he grew up idolizing both parents in equal, heartfelt measure. Perhaps it was a side effect of the scenery, but during those blissful formative years, the boy was happily committed to following in his parents’ footsteps and quickly learned the interconnected value of business, politics, and interpersonal relationships. It all came naturally, really. He was charismatic, affable, and forward-thinking with an innate sense of justice, and though it was tempting to turn sullen when his parents announced their separation and later divorced, he soon found a new reason to remain sunny: his newborn half-sister, the light of his life — and the very person who christened him with his favored nickname after attempts to teach it to her went delightfully wrong. 

The next two decades saw him grow further into the smart, compassionate boy he’d always been. He graduated secondary school top of his class, and was the recipient of a full ride to King’s College which later landed him a job on the staff of a promising young politician. However, government lost its lustre once one awoke to the reality of how dirty it could get, and after enough scandals wracked the politician he poured his heart, soul, and work into, Samson ( as he’d elected to be called then ) resigned from the job, name inextricably linked to a series of failures and falsehoods. 

He’d always had the heart of a martyr, willing to take the blows if it meant the betterment of others — but this time, it simply seemed impossible to get back into the ring. In the aftermath of the scandals, his name was spoken in hushed whispers within the political realm, always attached to another’s sins, and with every denied application for a low-level role within government or rejection to work some hotshot kid’s political campaign, his martyrdom cemented itself as he resigned from politics altogether. 

The sacrifice came at a fortuitous, though undeniably tenuous, time, what with his father’s ailing health resulting in the struggling family business the man had reluctantly taken over just a few years prior. Sonny, ever the altruist, already had one foot in the door even before his father revealed why the business was important: One Man’s Trash, once a charming vintage shop by a more appealing name, had fallen into the hands of the Jolly Rogers — or, more accurately, his father had, reeling from a few bad investments that put his children’s financial future in jeopardy. After all, one child was lost in the woods of life while the other had just taken her fledgling steps in a career filled with no shortage of risks and instability.

Sonny, no longer wanting to cause his family worry, and unwilling to put his sister at risk, agreed to take on the ownership and management of One Man’s Trash, and has ever since been a member of the Jolly Rogers. Four years later, and he transformed the JR’s favored meeting spot into half-shop, half-bar. He wasn’t an experienced salesperson, but his innate charisma and knack for befriending the unlikeliest of strangers has made him many a sale. In his own way, he still fights for the underdog, most commonly through hosting grassroots events on the bar’s off-nights and taking from the rich to give to the poor. It’s for that reason he was appointed the codename of ‘Robin Hood,’ and in general, he doesn’t shy away from doing what the Jolly Rogers ask of him as long as they don’t interfere with his own goals for the betterment of the city. However, with the recent revelation of trifold corruption at every possible level of London society, Sonny knows he’ll soon have to pick a side: willing hero or reluctant villain.

*HEADCANONS.

Sonny is covered with tattoos. Some are ones he’s given himself, while others are simply ones collected throughout the years. His favorite one changes every day ( if not every hour ), but he has a particular soft spot for the first one he got in tribute to his sister — a medium-sized rendering of the cover of a book he used to read her to sleep.

Despite having a relatively slight frame, Sonny regularly competes in amateur boxing matches within the middle-weight class. This is a secret he tries to keep from those closest to him, and a revelation that generally comes as a surprise given his impressively calm, jovial demeanor. His aptitude for boxing came about after he quit his first job, and has remained one of his side hustles since then — and a somewhat healthy way to get his frustration with the world out. He has never admitted aloud that it happens to be something that he enjoys, and tries to hide his identity when competing.

Outside of the ring and in his everyday life, Sonny’s a bit of an extravagant dresser. Though it comes with the territory of owning an antiques shop, and certainly helps to sell interested buyers on the fantasy of it all, he enjoys experimenting with his personal style and often personalizes his wardrobe with ironed-on patches and hand-painted slogans. One of his most signature pieces are his red-lensed sunglasses, which also happen to assist with his acute color blindness.

His favorite section of One Man’s Trash is the books section, most especially the vintage comics. As a young kid, he grew up envisioning himself in the role of superhero, particularly when it became clear that there simply weren’t too many heroes walking around with his complexion or various other facets of his identity. Sometimes, he’ll even toss in a comic for free along with a patron’s purchase — something that he thinks will resonate with that person or provide them with a story they might need to hear.

[hug-them-trees]

Ok so listen. I’m bisexual, which for me basically means that I’ll date literally any woman or nb person provided they’re a decent human being but I have a specific laundry list of men that are allowed to date me. So far we’ve got

- cultured white boys

- indian aerospace engineering majors (for some goddamn reason)

- any man who names his cat Jaswinder

- Matt Murdock

- Hispanic men that don’t speak a lick of English but compliment my eyebrows

- men that either already have the ability to do various artistic activities (sewing, crocheting, baking) or wish to learn how to do so

- pure innocent ray of sunshine

In a similar vein I’m trying to compile a list of men that I will avoid like the plague, excluding the obvious ones like sexist, racist, homophobic, and generally a sucky person:

- finance bros

- men that can confidently speak Gujarati

- men that will not let me do their hair or pick them up

I don’t think these are exhaustive lists but idrc bc I’m tired

[apenitentialprayer]

Also learned today that Gandhi wrote a biography of Socrates in his native Gujarati; surprise, surprise, he considered Socrates one of the most important men of all time.

[top10bharat]

Jimmy Asija and Narendra Pahuja Success Story

In the vast landscape of entrepreneurial success, few stories resonate as vividly as those of Jimmy Asija and Narendra Pahuja. Each has carved a distinctive path through the business world, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities with remarkable agility and foresight. This article explores their journeys, highlighting their achievements and the lessons they offer to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Jimmy Asija: A Versatile Entrepreneur

Early Life and Education

Jimmy Asija's journey begins in the educational corridors of Ahmedabad, where he attended A-One High School, St. Xavier’s High School, and Loyola Hall. His academic path culminated with a graduation from Gujarat University, setting the stage for his diverse career pursuits.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Transitioning from his initial role as the former director at SBI International, Jimmy Asija ventured into the entrepreneurial world by founding George Steel Retail India. This apparel and garment company quickly grew into a thriving enterprise, offering a wide range of clothing for men, women, and babies. His ability to identify and capitalize on market demands has been a cornerstone of his business success.

Film Industry Influence

Beyond the realms of commerce, Jimmy also made significant inroads into the Gujarati and Hindi film industries with JRK Films, a production house he runs with his family. His work in film production has not only enriched the regional cinema landscape but also demonstrated his multifaceted skills and interests.

Family and Personal Life

Jimmy Asija shares his life with his wife, Siya, and their two sons, Hitarth Asija and Hitansh Asija. His personal life is as fulfilling as his professional endeavors, providing a solid foundation for his various ventures.

Narendra Pahuja: Innovator in Hospitality

Background and Early Interests

Originating from the capital city, Narendra Pahuja took a distinctive path by entering the hospitality industry. His venture, Decode Air Bar and Brewery in Gurugram, is a testament to his visionary approach, characterized by unique interior designs and exceptional service standards.

Passion for Sports

Narendra Pahuja's interests extend beyond his business. A passionate sports enthusiast, he was known in his younger years as a skilled cricketer, a pursuit that still captures his interest. This blend of professional commitment and personal passion illustrates his balanced approach to life.

The Craft of Hospitality

His success in the hospitality sector is driven by a keen attention to detail and a commitment to creating memorable experiences for his patrons. Narendra Pahuja’s ability to innovate within the competitive landscape of dining and entertainment has set his establishments apart.

Conclusion: Lessons in Entrepreneurship

The success stories of Narendra Pahuja and Jimmy Asija are more than just tales of business achievements. They are narratives of personal growth, resilience, and the art of balancing professional ambitions with personal passions. Their journeys underscore the importance of hard work, dedication, and the continual pursuit of excellence. For anyone looking to embark on an entrepreneurial journey, the lives of Jimmy and Narendra offer valuable insights and inspiration, demonstrating that true success encompasses both professional achievements and personal satisfaction.

[maasbesttiffinservice]

What Is the Difference Between Tiffin and Lunch Box?

The difference between a tiffin and a lunch box can vary based on context. Tiffin often refers to a light mid-morning or midday snack or meal. The term lunch is usually reserved for a full-fledged meal eaten in a restaurant or school cafeteria.

In addition, the term tiffin can also refer to a container for carrying food. Whether you are looking for the best lunch boxes for adults or want to start an Indian tiffin service business, you should be aware of the differences between these two terms.

A tiffin can be divided into multiple layers and compartments, each with its own lid.

Traditionally, the bottom would contain the meal’s starch, such as rice or naan, the middle layer would include salad and pickles to be eaten with the carbohydrate, and the topmost tier would hold a protein such as chicken tikka masala, Butter Chicken or vegetable samosas. Today, tiffins can be packed with any combination of food from breakfast to dinner.

Unlike traditional tiffins, modern ones are made of metal, including stainless steel lunch boxes, which can be bought in bulk from wholesale tiffin manufacturers. This material is popular for a variety of reasons, including its durability and ability to keep food hot or cold.

Moreover, these containers are lightweight and aesthetically appealing. Are you looking for a tiffin service near me? Maasbest provides the best quality tiffin food in the UK.

They are available in a wide range of sizes and styles, with some even coming with built-in utensils or small cutlery. They are also leak-proof and hermetic, ensuring your food stays fresh and intact all day.

The best tiffin service in the UK serves a variety of Indian dishes, like Saag Paneer, Dal Makhani and Navratan Korma. The best Gujarati tiffin service near me offers a variety of Indian dishes to suit any taste.

What is a Tiffin Box Indian?

Tiffin or dabbas are the quintessential lunch boxes of India and the sub-continent. Hand-painted and made from stainless steel, these classic compartment boxes are easy to use, eco-conscious, plastic-free, and very stylish.

They also help keep food hot or cold longer and taste fresher than a plastic alternative. You can choose the tiffin menu on the website.

Tiffin is an archaic British word that stuck in India during colonial times.

Today might refer to a light lunch, afternoon tea or sweet snack in any Indian cuisine, from rava idlis to tamatar chaat, to the containers they are packed in, to the men who carry them to work or school (tiffin wallahs) or to restaurants serving these snacks. Punjabi Tiffin Service prepares authentic Indian food at reasonable prices.

What Is Tiffin? The tiffin is usually divided into one or more compartments; each compartment can store different foods. A typical arrangement is to have the bottom of the tiffin with the meal’s carbohydrate, such as bread, rice or naan, the middle with curries and accompaniments and then the top with proteins, such as meat or fish.

The advantage of this is that the entire meal can be eaten from the tiffin, and no additional plates are required. Are you looking for Vegetarian Tiffin Services Near Me? Maas Best brings healthy and hygienic Indian food home to the office or work.

Tiffins are now available in all shapes and sizes, with a huge variety of designs, materials and finishing options. Many tiffins are made from stainless steel, as they are durable and have a beautiful finish that looks great and is easy to clean. They are also lightweight and easy to carry. If you’re on a budget, you can even get these meals at a discount by ordering from a tiffin delivery service.