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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Raging for a greener future: How Punjab's soil turned her into an activist
PUNJAB: After living as a dutiful housewife for 25 long years, something suddenly stirred in Samita Kaur (now 51) in 2020. Back when the world was reeling under the Covid-19 pandemic and the farmers were holding protests on the outskirts of the national capital against the three contentious farm laws (later repealed), Samita was fighting her own battle. She had spent years looking after her ailing in-laws and playing the role of a nurturer at home. But she had made up her mind to walk out of a marriage that she felt was suppressing her. And she didn't care how society would react. 'Divorce, in my opinion, shouldn't be seen as a taboo. It can be seen as a positive step, too,' she muses. Ask her why she suddenly decided to part ways with her husband, and pat comes her reply: 'I wanted to set an example for our children. I had to tell them that they must not compromise on their principles. That they shouldn't be okay with violence. To stand up against atrocities and look adversities in the eye. It's unfortunate that our society often pressurises a woman to stay in a marriage for the sake of their children. It is time for all to realise that in order to safeguard our children, it is sometimes important to walk away. My marriage ended because I was being degraded and abused in front of my kids.' But it wasn't as easy as it sounds now. Samita barely had a small set of clothes and little money when she walked away from her husband. But she soldiered on. Luckily, there was a happy ending. 'The broken relationship between my husband and me has now turned into a friendship that we are taking forward for our children. It just shows that something positive always comes out of everything. When you have seen the worst in life, you stop fearing anything. And you start treating tomorrow as just another day.' And it was those testing times that made her realise who would always have her back. 'My children, father, friends and our extended family were my biggest support system. It's during those tough times that you realise how superficial money is. It comes and goes. All that matters is who stands with you.'
NDTV
01-05-2025
- NDTV
Kashmir Feels Safe, Like A Paradise: Vietnamese Tourists Defy Terror Scare
Pahalgam: Despite the closure of several tourist spots after the Pahalgam terror attack, a few tourists are still making their way to Pahalgam and nearby areas. On Thursday, a group of tourists from Vietnam arrived in Pahalgam and said that Kashmir was "paradise", further stating that they felt very good and safe while visiting Kashmir. However, they added that it would have been more enjoyable if some of the famous tourist spots had been open. Speaking to ANI, a first time visitor expressed her sheer delight at her experience in the valley and said "This is the first time I came to Kashmir, and I had a wonderful amazing experience here, I've seen a lot of beautiful nature and how friendly people treat us very well, I feel a great time here. We have also bought a lot of stuff like Kashmiri shawls..." When asked about the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the visitor said "I also heard that from the internet and some friends, somebody can be scared from that information, but I think because I also want to come here and recover Kashmir by myself so that is why that information did not make me feel scared, because when I came here a lot of people already welcomed us, they protected us very well and treated us very well, so that's why I feel Kashmir is very safe, beautiful exactly like what they say "A haven on earth." Samita, another member of the group, echoed the sentiment, "Yes, our group is from Vietnam. In Kashmir it feels like Paradise on earth, it's very different from Vietnam, with white mountains, and the climate is very cool here. " The group also made it a point to support local artisans by purchasing traditional handicrafts and shawls. "We have got some gifts for our friends and family in Vietnam because Kashmir is very famous for the local handicrafts and shawls. We appreciate their skills and we want to support the artisans here because after the terrorist attack, fewer tourists come here, Samita added. The terror attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam targeted tourists, killing 26 people.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Time of India
'Kashmir is safe and stunning': Vietnamese tourists defy terror scare
On Thursday, a group of tourists from Vietnam arrived in Pahalgam and said that Kashmir was "paradise", further stating that they felt very good and safe while visiting Kashmir. However, they added that it would have been more enjoyable if some of the famous tourist spots had been open. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Despite the closure of several tourist spots after the Pahalgam terror attack , a few tourists are still making their way to Pahalgam and nearby Thursday, a group of tourists from Vietnam arrived in Pahalgam and said that Kashmir was "paradise", further stating that they felt very good and safe while visiting Kashmir. However, they added that it would have been more enjoyable if some of the famous tourist spots had been to ANI, a first time visitor expressed her sheer delight at her experience in the valley and said "This is the first time I came to Kashmir, and I had a wonderful amazing experience here, I've seen a lot of beautiful nature and how friendly people treat us very well, I feel a great time here. We have also bought a lot of stuff like Kashmiri shawls..."When asked about the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the visitor said "I also heard that from the internet and some friends, somebody can be scared from that information, but I think because I also want to come here and recover Kashmir by myself so that is why that information did not make me feel scared, because when I came here a lot of people already welcomed us, they protected us very well and treated us very well, so that's why I feel Kashmir is very safe, beautiful exactly like what they say "A haven on earth."Samita, another member of the group, echoed the sentiment, "Yes, our group is from Vietnam. In Kashmi,r it feels like Paradise on earth, it's very different from Vietnam, with white mountains, and the climate is very cool here. "The group also made it a point to support local artisans by purchasing traditional handicrafts and shawls."We have got some gifts for our friends and family in Vietnam because Kashmir is very famous for the local handicrafts and shawls. We appreciate their skills and we want to support the artisans here because after the terrorist attack, fewer tourists come here, Samita terror attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam targeted tourists, killing 26 people.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Time of India
'Kashmir is safe and stunning': Vietnamese tourists defy terror scare
A group of Vietnamese tourists visited Pahalgam, describing Kashmir as a "paradise" and expressing feelings of safety and welcome NEW DELHI: Even after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people and led to the closure of many tourist spots, some visitors are still choosing to visit the area, a group of tourists from Vietnam visited Pahalgam on Thursday, calling Kashmir a 'paradise' and saying they felt safe and welcomed. One tourist, visiting Kashmir for the first time, told news agency ANI, "This is the first time I came to Kashmir, and I had a wonderful amazing experience here, I've seen a lot of beautiful nature and how friendly people treat us very well, I feel a great time here. We have also bought a lot of stuff like Kashmiri shawls." When asked about the April 22 attack, the visitor added, "I also heard that from the internet and some friends, somebody can be scared from that information, but I think because I also want to come here and recover Kashmir by myself so that is why that information did not make me feel scared, because when I came here a lot of people already welcomed us, they protected us very well and treated us very well, so that's why I feel Kashmir is very safe, beautiful exactly like what they say 'A haven on earth.'" Another tourist, Samita, said, "Yes, our group is from Vietnam. In Kashmir, it feels like Paradise on earth, it's very different from Vietnam, with white mountains, and the climate is very cool here." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo The group also supported the local economy by buying traditional Kashmiri crafts and clothing. "We have got some gifts for our friends and family in Vietnam because Kashmir is very famous for the local handicrafts and shawls. We appreciate their skills and we want to support the artisans here because after the terrorist attack, fewer tourists come here," Samita added. Their visit has brought a small ray of hope for local tourism businesses still recovering after the attack.
