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Time of India
13-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Brewed with equality: Cafe serves courage and change
New Delhi: Tucked away in the winding lanes of Lado Sarai, the simple brown door is easy to miss if you're not looking for it. But behind it, up a narrow flight of stairs, is something extraordinary — space where the weight of discrimination vanishes, where the noise of daily struggle softens and where young girls, mostly members of the Dalit, adivasi, Muslim and LGBTQI+ communities, step into a world they can claim as their own. This is Ambedkarite Social Cafe , an initiative of the Global Campaign for Dalit Women (GCDW).Rooted in anti-caste and feminist principles, this space is committed to fostering self-confidence, identity and leadership among socially marginalised individuals. Much of this work is led by women who have experienced the struggles of being on the other side."As a Dalit woman, I endured many experiences that shaped who I am today and fuelled my commitment to this movement," said Anju Singh, founder and secretary, GCDW, established in 2022. "I bear my childhood trauma since it's true that 'caste never leaves you'. From the moment you're born into a Dalit family, you are made painfully aware of your caste. The feeling of being 'less than' is something that sticks to you, and it is a heavy, painful burden — one that's difficult to describe in words."Singh vividly recalls the painful moments of her past. "In school, teachers publicly called me out by my caste. It was humiliating. Everyone in the classroom knew my caste. That marked the beginning of my journey with discrimination and untouchability," she said. "I had no support system — no mentor, no guidance and no space where I could sit and study in peace. This experience inspired me to create Ambedkarite Social Cafe. I wanted to ensure that our girls needn't face the same struggles I did."On any given day, girls from the neighbourhood can be seen walking in and out, often carrying drawings or creations they proudly want to share with Nikkita, a youth leader who visits daily to engage with the children. They gather in a cosy sitting area, surrounded by books and stationery, with a picture of Dr BR Ambedkar, father of the Indian Constitution, hanging on the 11, affectionately called Ditto, a name given to her by her older brother because, as she puts it, her real name is difficult to pronounce, pointed at her drawing pinned on a board alongside other children's creations. "A woman's hand holds a weighing scale," Ditto explained. "On one side of the scale is a boy and on the other side, a girl. It represents equality."Karuna, a Class IX student and regular at the café, said she participated regularly in the drawing and quiz competitions organised at the café. Shaheen, also in Class IX, said she visited the cafe to find peace and enjoy the camaraderie. Recently, she drew a portrait of Ambedkar and captioned it, 'All superheroes don't wear capes, some wear three-piece suits and boots'.While the space is open to all girls, its focus is Dalit girls. The initiative goes beyond education to empowering them by making them aware of their rights and enabling them to recognise and resist caste-based discrimination. "It started with just a few kids. Now, about 35 children come here regularly for various activities," said Nikkita. "We aim to teach them things they might not have the opportunity to learn at school or at home. This space allows them to explore anything and discuss whatever is on their minds, from personal struggles to family issues."The activities include English-speaking classes, computer training, art and craft sessions, quizzes and dance. The teachings of Ambedkar are also integral to their learning journey. On Constitution Day on Nov 26, a poster-making competition was organised to help the children understand the importance of the day and Ambedkar's historical relevance."I have been working for the Dalit community and Dalit women for 14 years. For 12 of these years, I was part of a Dalit organisation led by men. Despite managing a team of 30 young girls across seven states, I never truly felt the freedom and autonomy essential for effectively advocating for Dalit women and the community," said Singh. "As we all know, Dalit women rarely receive anything without significant struggle." This is why she felt a girl-only approach was crucial for added, "We may not be able to change the caste we were born into, but we can change the discrimination we face because of it — and we can create a better future for ourselves and the generations to come," said disclosed that given the positive response to the cafe at Lado Sarai, there are plans to open another cafe in Karol Bagh." Young women from marginalised communities will be empowered through leadership development, Ambedkarite and feminist education, skilling and community events in other states. It also trains women on digital safety and responsible social media use while raising awareness about Dalit and marginalised communities' rights. Mentorship programmes offer academic and personal guidance, supported by exposure visits to organisations working on intersectional issues.
SoraNews24
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Pokémon Ditto Cup uses Transform to turn into jiggly gelatin, rice, sand, and infinite possibilities
If you can't beat 'em, Ditto 'em. Lifestyle design company H Concept's original brand +d ('plus D') has released possibly our favorite new toy ever in the form of the Metamon Cup, with Metamon being the Pokémon Ditto's original Japanese name. Just like how the pink Pokémon can use its signature attack Transform to morph into anything it wants (with only minor occasional glitches), this cup serves as a mold for you to turn your food and outdoor elements like sand or snow into a Ditto shape! ▼ Gelatin is a particularly perfect usage of the mold since it wobbles just like the Pokémon would. Even better, why stop at one when you can make your own jiggle (our best guess as to the collective noun for pink blobs) of them?! ▼ This video clip should convince you to make your own Ditto army. At approximately 100 x 71 x 66 millimeters (3.9 x 2.8 x 2.6 inches), the mold's volume is approximately 160 milliliters (5.4 fluid ounces) or 170 grams (6 ounces), equal to about one serving size of rice. It's also heat and cold resistant, can withstand temperatures between 150 through -20 degrees Celsius (302 through -4 degrees Fahrenheit), and is dishwasher and microwave-safe to boot. ▼ If this doesn't motivate you to eat your dinner we don't know what will. ▼ It's perfect for building sand Dittos in the summer or snow Dittos in the winter. The cup comes in three different colors of clear, clear purple, and opaque purple to choose from based on your mood. The clear cup is particularly well-suited for making fun, colorful creations inside of it using fruit and other ingredients. You can also use the cup's packaging box to safely store it upside down while you're waiting for a concoction like gelatin or pudding to solidify. The Metamon Cup went on sale at H Concept's Koncept physical store locations and online store on May 10 and will join the merchandise at Pokémon Center stores on May 24. A single cup is 2,200 yen (US$15), or a set of all three colors provides a slight individual discount at 5,500 yen. If cats are more of your thing, though, never fear, because Japan still offers the perfect mold for you. Source, images: PR Times ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Korea Herald
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Floating Pokemon return to Seoul
A giant Pokemon balloon floated on Seokchon Lake in Seoul Friday, marking the return of the popular Pokemon art balloon exhibition, which drew more than three million visitors in 2024. This year's event is organized in collaboration with the Songpa-gu District Office and Lotte Group, a major South Korean conglomerate. The display centers on Ditto, a purple Pokemon known for its ability to transform into any form. A 16-meter-tall Ditto-as-Lapras balloon floats above the lake, with a Ditto-as-Pikachu perched on its back. Nearby, additional Ditto figures installed near the Lotte World Tower offer photo opportunities and contribute to the festive atmosphere. The installation will remain on view through May 18.
BBC News
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Tiny house trail bringing footfall to Dawlish
A tourist trail of model houses made to the scale of five-inch (12cm) fictional creatures is making a return to Dawlish high street for its third houses - known as Ditto Houses - are the creations of David Hardie and his sister Diana Dittos of Dawlish started as bedtime stories Mr Hardie told his son and nieces, but after becoming ill with a rare blood condition in 2021, he decided to bring the creatures to life in a trail for children in the are 66 of the model houses throughout the town. Mr Hardie said "I've always had the idea of making the little houses and putting them around as an attraction to help Dawlish and when I was ill I had time, so they started to appear".The Dittos are described as "hard-working creatures who take great pride in their town of Dawlish in Devon."They "look after the wildlife, such as the swans and ducks, and are always ready to help if a bird's nest is damaged or a baby hedgehog gets lost", according to the creators. The tourist trail draws people of all ages, not just children, and the books written by David's sister Diana Townsend are just as popular across the Townsend said "it's not just children that are reading them, it's quite a lot of adults and senior citizens too".The trail of Ditto houses encompasses many businesses in the town, something they said they were very grateful Nicks, owner of the Shoe Centre, said: "Whilst the trail is fun and the houses are incredible, it also means that when people are following the trail, they are looking in our shop windows, they are looking at what we all have to offer."She added: "We're all struggling slightly and this has been brilliant."
Korea Herald
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
NewJeans log 700m Spotify streams with ‘Super Shy'
'Super Shy' from NewJeans hit the 700 million listens mark on Spotify as of last week, Ador said Monday, citing the platform. This is the third time the group has done so, following 'OMG' and 'Ditto.' 'Super Shy' was unveiled in 2023 as one of the three main tracks from NewJeans' second EP, 'Get Up.' It spent eight weeks on Billboard's Hot 100, peaking at No. 48 and nine on the UK Official Singles Top 100, rising to No. 52. The liquid drum 'n' bass tune was picked as one of the best 25 K-pop songs in 2023 by Billboard magazine. The quintet suspended all activities last week after a South Korean court upheld an injunction request by Ador to prohibit any independent activities. NewJeans have been seeking to leave the agency, citing mistreatment, which led Ador to file a motion for contract verification in December 2024.
