Tarun Tejpal 's self imposed vacation

Is  six months self imposed vacation sufficient punishment for sexual assault  accused Tarun Tejpal ? And can Shoma  Chowdhry  address a sexual assault an internal matter ? Does that show the face of pseudo society of our country ?

Tarun Tejpall who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman journalist on the 7th November 2013, the opening night of Tehelka’s Think festival at Goa, and was followed by the second assault the next night according to Outlook magazine, which also reports that Tejpal threatened the girl that yielding to his demands was the easiest way to keep her job.The code of watchdogs dictates that if one of us is the thief, we must pounce on him with the same ferocity as we do on others. Tarun Tejpal's alleged sexual assault must be treated the same way as Asaram's alleged rape(s).

Tarun Tejpal, the Editor-in-Chief of investigative magazine Tehelka, stepped down after allegations of sexual assault were made against him by a woman colleague. Tejpal  stepped aside from his role for a period of six months. Surprisingly Shoma Chowdhry who is often seen on television channels  debating for harsher punishment for rape accused  chose to remain silent over two weeks. Tejpal and Chaudhury both tried to keep the nature of the 'untoward/unfortunate' incident shrouded in mystery, it wasn't long before the gory details started to tumble out finally made a public statement saying she needs more time for investigation.

Shouldn't Shoma Chowdhry who was on a Newsweek list of 150 Women who Shake the World -- must have taken the charges seriously and set up a sexual harassment panel in office as per the Supreme Court's Vishakha judgement guidelines . Also as per Supreme Court's guide lines she should have reported the matter to police as it was her responsibility to do so ? Instead Chaudhury, did not confirm or deny if this was a case of alleged sexual harassment and refused to specify what the "incident" was, claiming it was "an internal matter" If we go by Shoma and the internal matter of Tehelka  then we should consider Nirbhaya Rape Case as internal matter of the transporter.  To conclude no way  Tejpal can be treated differently from others accused of having committed a crime under section 376 Indian Penal Code .He must be tried in the court and punished .

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Watch your LBD Pop

Who doesn't like to dress up well  , we all do and so do I but  dressing up in a style and making a style statement of one's own is more important than just dressing up . Colour co ordination and right tones coupled with  accessories , matching  jewellery ,shoes ,bags and watches  are important elements in my dressing style . Most important I  like to dress up elegantly and look crisp dressing up sloppily doesn't go with me  and here are few tips for dressing up my style please click on the below given link .

http://aakriti-narula.blogspot.in/2013/11/watch-your-lbd-pop.html

Will come back with more tips in my next post , à la prochaine !

15 Basic rules to fitness

"Physical fitness has been defined as a set of attributes or characteristics that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity.In previous years fitness was commonly defined as the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. However, as automation increased leisure time, changes in lifestyles following the industrial revolution rendered this definition insufficient. In current contexts, physical fitness is considered a measure of the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy ."

Following a fitness regime regularly not only cuts down ageing signs from the face and body but also helps increase metabolic age. But to achieve a fit body is a task for most of us , some may try to achieve it through dieting and others through workout and at times we also get carried away by advertisements promising to weight loss and fit body . If you are looking for an honest solution please visit the below given link .htmlhttp://aakriti-narula.blogspot.in/2013/08/15-basic-rules-to-fitness.html

300 work out

If you are a fitness freak must follow 300 workout at least once a week and those who are not can still follow ther's no no harm on the contrary it loosens up the body . I follow it  once a week along with my regular regime and believe me it works ! t not only breaks the monotony but is an effective work out for all parts of the body . It requires 5 minute warm up before the start and rest of it takes about 40 minutes without a break between each exercise . To follow the steps please click the link given below.

http://aakriti-narula.blogspot.in/2013/09/300-workout.html?spref=tw300+work+out
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Be GORGEOUS

I take the pleasure to introduce Be Gorgeous http://aakriti-narula.blogspot.in/2013/08/about-moi.html a blog on makeup,fitness and fashion by Aakriti Narula , a model,  anchor and an actor  but above all my daughter  !

Well she is my daughter who is out to conquer the world . She  not only inspired me to blog but has been my critic too . It was an extremely emotional moment for me when she wrote her first blog almost a month ago , I know I should have shared it then but its never too late than never. Here I take the privilage to introduce and welcome her to the world of blogging !

Hijras Now a Separate Gender

They will be referred to as Hijras in both English and Bangla

The word hijra a Hindustani word, was derived from the Arabic root hjr in its sense of "leaving one's tribe, and has been borrowed into Hindi. The Indian usage has traditionally been translated into English as "eunuch" or "hermaphrodite," where "the irregularity of the male genitalia is central to the definition." However, in general hijras are born with typically male physiology, only a few having been born with male intersex variations. Some Hijras undergo an initiation rite into the hijra community called nirwaan, which refers to the removal of penis, testicles and scrotum.

Since the late 20th century, some hijra activists and Western non-government organizations (NGOs) have been lobbying for official recognition of the hijra as a kind of "third sex" or "third gender," as neither man nor woman. Hijras have successfully gained this recognition in Bangladesh.

Hijrasa a third gender community, who are neither male nor female from now on will be considered as a separate gender in Bangladesh and will get priority for education and other rights.

There are currently 10,000 Hijras living in the country referring to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Social Welfare.in Bangladesh , which led the government to consider them as a separate gender alongside the existing male and female sexes.A historic decision made by the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina 11.11.2013. The move came as the current government’s term draws to a close
Hijras are already enlisted as voters in Bangladesh. " Spelt with a j they will be referred as Hijras in both English and Bangla language. Any other translations in English is misleading," was mentioned by the cabinet secretary said.

Irrespective of any difference if every life form is looked as equal all these differences will just be washed out of the society has been conditioned. No doubt it takes time for conditioning of the minds but society is nothing but us.When we start to think in broader way without commenting about anything automatically , things change from the way tthey are being looked at .To conclude Bangldesh has done it India needs to do it too

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Lull Before The Storm

Another one from " Deep In My Heart " My poetry blog

 Some times silence speaks more than words ,  please click on the below given link to read on....



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