Creative protest for the common day problems

We appreciate the artistic expressions in all forms. And here in Bangalore, it has taken a new level altogether.

So the officials have lacked to address the issues of road safety due to the increasing number of potholes in the city, a NGO has taken a lead in hiring various talents and embarrass the Government officials in-charge of this work.

Street art: Man drowning in a pothole

There has been a rise in dangerous animals visiting Namma Bengaluru and among them are anaconda, crocodile and many such humor based street art. All this to gain attention from the officials.

Anaconda visits Bangalore

Not only does it exactly try to embarrass the officials but also create social awareness and protest against these long pending issues.

With monsoon rains making its continuous appearance in the city from a fortnight now, common man is troubled by the road and the big potholes on them. The flooding leads to filling up these potholes with waters, ultimately resulting into falls or severe accidents.

What do you think, is it a good way to garner attention from the Government?

Tell us, we are hearing!

Read the news article covering this protest

To Porn or not to porn...

Recently, India went back and forth on its decision to ban porn sites from internet. India seems to come together for protesting against Government's decision to ban porn sites. Only if these people showed such unity in other times as well.

Read it here India's ban on Porn sites revoked partially

The whole nation is debating on the freedom and the censorship issues caused due to this matter. And India needs to really check their brains for even thinking that this can be a way to gain any type of freedom.

We tumbled across a video in the TED talk series, which is very well explained by a guy named Ran Gavrielli. This guy was one among the many regular porn watcher types. You must watch his video to understand how our psyche works.

Where we are debating on if it is okay for us as a nation to watch porn and derive derogatory pleasures, we are overlooking so many factors that run in front and background of the whole scenario.Prostitution, kidnapping, child racketing, human trafficking, AIDS, and much more issues that should ideally affect millions of people's mentality but people choose their pleasure over someone's pain.

It becomes their life and they know none outside it. What these girls face,is social stigma in terms of acceptance and care from the same society who wants to enjoy visuals of them for their pleasure.

We at the NEW YOUNG US definitely feel that it was a good initiative taken  by the Government to ban porn sites in India. It was a good way to curb people's mind who think it is okay to enjoy graphic visuals of exploitation and dominance on girls in such videos. By continuing such ban, they could have proved that there is no pleasure derived from someone's suffering and definitely not from our nation's or for that matter any nation's sisters, daughters and mothers nude videos and pictures.

What does the young generation have to say to this? Do you agree with us? What are your views about it? 

Tell us. We are listening.

A change we can bring into someone's life...

Sorry folks, we had a major health breakdown in our family from past two weeks. With each one of us getting either fever or the cold, we could not post any blog last week. We apologise for that. We hope and wish that all our readers to be healthy and safe in this weather change that has took over India.

When I was sick, my mom cuddled me (yes I am much older and way past the cuddling age, but she did cuddle me and I liked it!) and served me with hot food preparations and took care of me. I felt so blessed to be there with her and having looked after in time of need. 

As the ever meandering mind I have, I thought about all those kids who did not have this luxury called "Mother" and were living off the streets braving the weather and life circumstances. I thought how can small kids who are just three and four feed themselves without others help. It is not possible. Leave alone clothes or shelter, food the very basic need to survival, is scarce to them. They go looking out for food in dumpsters or beg or have to steal to feed themselves. 

A sad state indeed!

On a similar note, we came across a robust organisation who have carved their name in the world. They need no introduction. The Mumbai dabbawalas! This organisation came up with an initiative to feed the street kids with meals. It was started more than two years ago...

Click on the video below  to know more.

In India, festivals and marriages are big part of our lives. We always cook more than what is required and end up throwing the palatable extra food at the end of the day. When we are enjoying on joyous occasions, why cant we be more conscious and end up spreading this joy to the needy as well. After all, celebrations are enjoyable when we are and share with everyone.

Though not dabbawalas, in many metros, lot of NGOs and volunteers are just a call away. They pick the food at your doorstep and distribute it to the needy people on the street. Now that is what makes a change. 

All we have to do is have the heart to share our wasted food and plan in ahead. Call the organisations who accept food and check their criteria in terms of acceptability and timings. Some organisations have certain time restrictions within which they would want the food to be delivered. If you are organising a function, you can ask your caterers to donate the excessive food to such organisations.

You, as an individual can bring the change into so many kids lives. 

Tell us if you know someone who has been doing something similar. We want to know how to resolve this issue on such large scale.

As it is rightly said, "Helping hands are better than praying lips" 

Accepting alternative lifestyle (the LGBT talks)

I am sure all of you have heard or watched  about the new Myntra's ad "Bold and Beautiful". Doesn't ring a bell? 

This is what I am talking about: 

So now tell me if you have heard about the First Indian Lesbian ad that has been doing some buzz around. Ah yes! Ding Ding Ding...

What made you remember it, is the word Lesbian, isn't it? 

This ad is a part of the ‘Bold and Beautiful’ initiative by Myntra to promote the apparel brand Anouk. The ad is  named – The Visit, captures the anxiety that the girls feel as she is set to announce their relationship to one set of parents. It is a subtle start for Myntra if they want to continue with the series of this ad. This video has gone viral instantly as it deals with the LGBT concept (yes, it is not an issue)

The Supreme Court might have upheld the controversial Section 377 of the IPC, but that does not mean that LGBT activism has withered away in the country. India voted against the same sex marriage proposal brought forward by Russia in the UN Assembly.

So what do we know about this community? They are normal, regular people like us, who eat the same food like us and breathe the same air which we breathe. They are not contagious or filthy minded. They come from various walks of life and excel in various professions. They will not pounce on you just because of what they represent.

Now the main question is- Why is India not open to the LGBT community? 

These people have accepted what they are, acknowledged it and have embraced their lifestyle choices whole heartedly. Now, Indian families have also started opening up and accepting their kids preference and lifestyle. One of the recent example is the matrimonial advertisement given by Mr.Harish Iyer (and before you say it out loud, no, he is not a chakka or a hijra, they are a total group altogether and different from being gay) 

Read his article on: http://www.ndtv.com/opinion/im-gay-this-is-what-it-took-to-place-matrimonial-ad-for-me-764603

On other hand, actor Aamir Khan has been creating awareness amongst the public on a national platform through his show Satyamev Jayate about accepting alternative preferences.

Watch Satyamev Jayate's episode on this topic

India has documented proof that homosexuality existed in the ancient days. The books like Kamasutra and architecture in Khajuraho depicts the same sex relations in an erotic way. Why is India then being hideous about this issue?


We at the NEW YOUNG US, feel that no person should be judged on their sexual and personal preference. It is not up for discussion and an invasion in one's privacy. It is someone's lifestyle choice. Treating the LGBT community with such hatred is not going to stop them from being in existence. Treating them abnormally or as second grade citizens is not right way to deal with matter. Unless someone makes it, this is not an issue in itself. What is normal for one may seem abnormal for others.For example: Imagine that you were forced to have sexual relations with same gender people as a societal rule, how would you feel about it? Quite frustrated and coerced right? 

Pinpointing and calling names shows the maturity of the person and reflects their own character.  One may not have to agree with the preferences these people make in their life, but it need not always end up in ruckus. If you agree with them means you accept them, and if you don't agree at least learn to adjust or not voice your opinion about them. 

If for a single moment you thought, they are afraid of who they are and about their prospects, you might want to lift the rock, you have been living under.They do not want your opinions, pity or sympathy, they just want their rights and freedom as much as we have. All we are saying is, cut them some slack and better start accepting the LGBT community as they are strong minded and would not stop for the world.

Introduction to the bloggers

Welcome to our blog!

We are the brother-sister blogger duo from Bangalore, India. Writing has been our passion from long time. Since early childhood, we have been introduced and allowed a platform to exchange our ideas and be a part of discussion. This enabled us to think extensively on pressing topics. But as we both grew older, we understood what it is to be a teenager and a part of the New Generation.

This is where we came up with the idea converting our thoughts to blogs.

We will be talking about everything and anything that is youth-centric and would love to interact, discuss with our readers. 

Ashok is an IT Professional, Closet activist, Arm-chair Sports pundit, Wannabe writer and a Travel seeker .

Preeti is a Content writer by day and trying to run around everywhere at night. She loves cooking, reading, singing and a closet dancer. She is also enthusiastic of riding her two wheeler. 

So come on, be a part of the NEW journey with us where we feel readers are the inspiration and interaction with them is our learning.