#EndTheStereotype

Shunned, mistreated and abandoned ⁠— widowed women in many parts of India still face regressive customs.

When people think of uniforms, corruption comes to our mind. But heroes like Raj Tilak Roshan prove that the men in khakis are, at times, misrepresented.

NEN is also trying to revive traditional farming practices like millet-based biodiverse agriculture in villages.

The actions that led to the cleaning of the Kathina river give ample proof - religion need not come in the way of unity, and the common good.

“They were courageous enough to ask me all sorts of personal questions. This kind of openness in their generation, and in India in general, is extremely rare and I was fortunate enough to have it.”

Not many people realise the significant difference they can make if they choose to become involved in politics. And it doesn’t have to be a direct involvement.

The aged do not need our pity and should not suffer our neglect—their experience, knowledge of the world, and company is something to be cherished.

“When I told them about my decision, most of them laughed it off as a joke. After they realised I was serious, I would be repeatedly asked if I could manage the kids or if I was really going to do the housework. It was unthinkable for many."

The concept of live-in relationships has always been a touchy topic in India and continues to be looked down upon in society.

“No field of work belongs to any gender. A bike, for example, doesn’t know if a man or woman is riding it.” #EndTheStereotype