Over 600 women members of the Deccan Development Society gathered in Zaheerabad to demand justice and accountability, highlighting financial irregularities and mismanagement within the organisation. The meeting, chaired by Vasantha Kannabiran, discussed DDS’s history of empowering Dalit and indigenous women farmers but criticized current issues. Protesters submitted a memorandum to director Rukmini Rao and plan to escalate their grievances to the district collector and Praja Vani for further action.
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Panguni Vizha: A celebration woven with warmth and hospitality
The Panguni Vizha in Mylapore is a vibrant celebration that showcases faith and tradition, highlighted by the Therottam car procession that fills the streets with music. Devotees are offered refreshments, including buttermilk from the Nithya Amirtham restaurant, along with sunshades, demonstrating acts of kindness that enhance the festival's spirit. This celebration emphasizes the importance of community, care, and simple gestures, reinforcing the bonds among participants and the significance of shared traditions. Full Article
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