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Stray Hatred in India

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Hate and fear are two totally different words with entirely different meanings. But with current scenario in India, people who fear dogs have somehow started spreading hate for them among people and society even though not all hate or fear those animals. Zoophobia is the fear of animals and there is a word "Cynophobia" meaning fear of one specific animal, that is, dog. Does the fear of something should make us humans kill it? How is it that we have become so egocentric and self-serving that we consider ourselves above everything in this world.  In school, we are made to learn the importance of flora and fauna around us and how they are crucial for our existence. But certainly, parents of those students are somehow making them understand about life from an altogether different scenario. Sometimes, I feel those parents  themselves  never understood the importance of environment, so how could they possibly make their children appreciate it. It's not like those parents do not...

The First

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  Hello Everyone, This is my first ever experience of writing apart from my diary. The first blog might be a little emotional. Some people would call the emotions as frustration, anger and some sadness. Whatever this blog post and future posts that I might write are my ordeals after experiencing some of the harsh realities of life in this country. Harsh realities that were not totally inflicted on me but affected me partially. Now you would think, this would be some serious shit. But what is serious for me may not be serious for you. Everyone has got their own life experiences to learn and understand basic human nature. Okay, then.  Let's start from what I think is the beginning.  When I was little, I used to go to my nani's house during school holidays. I would get so scared while entering my nani's house because of Rustom, a dog. He barked at no one except me. Reason? At that time, everyone said your fear is making him bark at you. Dogs sense these things. Obviously I w...