Dr. Rajeev, I can just say "rest In Peace" and surely Lord will take her in HIS arms to comfort her. May I ask you to connect again on LinkedIn, we last worked together at Rave in Yodlee team. aurks at rediffmail dot com
a fearless warrior, I'll take atleast ten people with me, the ones I don't like. She was a coward. So Sirinivason don't try to give a postive spin to a cowardly act.
Re: If I was....
by john thomas on Oct 11, 2012 09:53 AM
very good. then you must be a big fan of the 26/11 terrorists, the 9/11 suicide bombers, the guys who dropped the atomic bomb on hiroshima, etc. fine examples of fearlessness according to you. your principles are very clear.
Re: If I was....
by NIRMAL BALIA on Oct 14, 2012 01:49 PM
killing oneslf requires really LOT OF GUTS u can kill somebody easily but killing oneself is far far more GUTS wala thing though one should never do it anyway but what can one do in a country like this which epitome of all the bad wrong and shittest things
I have long missed her columns. She burned with a passion to illuminate the darkness and despair spread by Indian pseuds of all types. She was a spectacular heroine - a champion of India. Those who didn't know of her columns will never know this, but she fought for a future worth living for all Indians. A future worth fighting for. Goodbye, Varsha. And thank you for your writings, which will live for a very long time.
Re: Varsha the majestic
by Santa on Oct 10, 2012 05:58 PM
It's very unfortunate that many educated people consider that spitting venom against a particular community is patriotism. Many writers try and exploit this mindset of people, to become popular overnight.
Re: Re: Varsha the majestic
by Brij D on Oct 10, 2012 06:03 PM
What is really unfortunate is that people like you ("santa") do not have the decency to desist from speaking ill of the dead. Shame on you and all you represent.
Re: Re: Varsha the majestic
by Dahyabhai Patel on Oct 11, 2012 09:13 PM
Varsha was courageous to ask people like Santa who are not only silent against religious radicalism but also go ahead and fight back in support of radicalism. Blind Indian media never recognized her as true journalist. I find Varsha as a one-of-a-kind fearless patriotic journalist with research and conviction. She produced well supported critic of the government policies. As reformist, she openly questioned some religious and social practices that she found in violation to basic human rights. She was bold in exposing religious community’s silence against radicalism. Unfortunately, some misguided egoist people like Santa expressed strong protests. I theorize that considering current affair of Indian English Media journalism, her courageous brand of journalism has no chance to make a living. Since there may not be any takers of her courageous professional journalist services, it may be difficult shock to and depressing for such an energetic soul. I wish, people who feel offended by her writings will search their inner soul and agree with her overall bold effort to fight for basic human rights.
Re: Re: Varsha the majestic
by john thomas on Oct 11, 2012 09:50 AM
it is particularly unfortunate that people of a particular community that excel at crimes against humanity like slavery, apartheid, the Jewish holocaust etc, the rwandan genocide, etc. feel free to lecture others. have they no shame?
Re: Re: Varsha the majestic
by john thomas on Oct 11, 2012 09:56 AM
amazing that santa is not accusing his community of the crimes it committed against muslims. he must have heard of the crusades. ask any muslim. they remember. but R0L people forget very conveniently
Very sad decision she took and I feel it was not that worth of losing Life. Depression is worst in it all form and we need to build and care such Victims. She wanted to be with one she loved the most and praying for her to meet her loved soul in Heaven. Depression is treatable and curable .... Please dont give up and make your loved ones cry for ever.
Unfortunately she has taken an extreme step. Being a fearless warrior, she should have faced the life amidst all roughness or harshness instead of making her mother sink in sadness at her elderly age.
