Service The Community

          Today was the day when the bravest and gallants heroes of India's 26/11 attack were remembered. The 26/11 attacks, also known as the Mumbai terror attacks, occurred on November 26, 2008. Ten terrorists belonging to the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out a series of coordinated attacks across Mumbai, India. The attackers targeted multiple locations, including the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Oberoi Trident Hotel, Nariman House (a Jewish community centre), and Leopold Café.           The terrorists opened fire, planted bombs, and took hostages during a siege that lasted for several days. The attacks resulted in the tragic loss of 166 lives, including both Indian and foreign nationals, and left hundreds injured. Security forces, including the National Security Guard (NSG), played a crucial role in neutralizing the terrorists and bringing the situation under control....

          In the month of May, during my summer vacation, I went to Ledo, in the state of Assam, India. Ledo is the north east part of India, in the upper part of Assam near the border of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a very extreme and remote place where necessary amenities are difficult to find. I wanted to do something new and gain some hardcore experience. While travelling I was also doing a course on community service with the organisation called Tribes For Good' . It is a very well established organisation currently working towards the goal of providing services to the poverty stricken peoples and spreading awareness on general topics that people are unaware about like: Climate Change. STEM Education, Offbeat Carriers and many more topics.  I was assigned an individual community project, I was told to conduct a social event for the needy people and was told to make a pitch-in report and click pictures and conduct activities and the usual process. Well...

Interaction with tribal women through way of music Diwali also known as Deepavali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India and by Indians worldwide. This festivals of light typically lasts for five days and holds immense cultural and religious significance.  Diwali marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is usually celebrated in October or November depending upon the Hindu lunar calendar. The main day of Diwali known as 'Lakshmi Puja' is dedicated to goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi. People clean and decorate their homes, light oil lamps or diyas, and create intricate rangolis to welcome her into their abodes. The exchange of gifts and sweets is a common tradition during Diwali, symbolizing the strengthening of bonds between friends and families.   Diwali, the festival of lights, is the perfect occasion to extend kindness to those who are often marginalized and under deserved , such as tribal communities.  As one of th...