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Martial Arts & Freedom Struggles.

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One of the most underrated and yet must watch movies of the ‘ Man of the Hour ’ – Siddharth Malhotra is “ Brothers ”. It is underrated due to the fact that it was India’s 1st ‘ Mixed Martial Arts movie ’ ( MMA ). Despite of the plot holes and lack of proper characterizations, this was unique in its own. From ‘ Muay Thai ’ to ‘ Grappling ’ and ‘ Kick-Boxing ’, this movie has showcased it all with no compromise on cinematography. But what’s even more interesting to know is the origin(s) of these martial techniques, be it hand-to-hand combats or knife fighting techniques in Close Quarter Combats ( CQC ). WHAT ARE MARTIAL ART TECHNIQUES ? Simplifying a whole convoluted process in a holistic manner, martial art techniques are the combat sidearm of various life philosophies which allow their practioners to defend themselves in life threatening situations anytime, anywhere and with anyone. These are done in order to practice for a number of reasons such as self-defe

Female Genital Mutilation

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Warning : The following content highlights, addresses and questions one of the most hideous social practices, that has somehow managed to exist among us and yet remained unnoticed until now. The content might encompass textual and visual elements that might be disturbing to perceive. Viewer discretion is highly requested. If you think circumcision is merely limited to males, then kindly allow me to dissolve that myth of yours. ‘ Female genital mutilation (FGM) ’ or ‘ Khatna ’ comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia (often involves the removal / cutting of the labia majora & clitoris), or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. This, by any means, shouldn’t be confused with ‘ Vaginoplasty (a consensual surgical procedure that results in the construction or reconstruction of the vagina done in case of treatment or removal of malignant growths or abscesses) ’ and ‘ Labioplasty (a consensual plastic s

Circumcision in Males.

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Warning: The following content deals with sensitive human anatomy & morphology. Some images / graphics might be disturbing, viewer’s discretion is required. One of the most controversially misunderstood and stigmatised topics among males are the concept of Circumcision. Circumcision is an elective surgical process (Elective surgery / procedure is surgery that is scheduled in advance because it doesn’t involve a medical emergency) of removal of foreskin from the ‘ head of the penis ’ / ‘ Glans Penis ’ in a holistic or partial manner, due to probable or prevailing medical conditions, incurable by other means. ORIGIN OF CIRCUMCISION :- Circumcision has ancient roots among several ethnic groups in sub-equatorial Africa , whereas in Judaism, circumcision has traditionally been practised on males on the 8th day after birth (after the 1st Temple era). The Book of Genesis (Important text in Hebrew bible) records circumcision as part of the Abrahamic covenant (an important

Codex Gigas – “The Devil's Bible.”

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Artefacts or remains of the past are often preserved with utmost care and are usually forbidden to human touch except its caretakers and priests (if required). Yes, you read it right – Priests are often in close contact with such objects. But why? Because these objects are remnants of the past, and they’ve been subjected to curses, cult practices & rituals, sacrifices, etc, and their exposure to humans can bring some unwanted menaces with them. Now some of you won’t digest the fact that these things exist, but, there’s a reason why the respective governments have strictly prohibited the access to such things in museums, art galleries, etc, in any of the tangible forms possible – touch primarily. E.g.:  The Annabelle doll remains in a glass box at The Warrens' Occult Museum in  Monroe , Connecticut (U.S.A.) . One such forbidden object weighing 74.8 kg ; 92 cm in length ; 50 cm in width and 22 cm in thickness is currently preserved at the National Library of Sweden in Stock

Life of Open University Students – “Where are we ?”

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How many of your friends, family members, colleagues, etc, are or have pursued their respective Undergraduate courses (i.e., Bachelors) from Open Universities like Indira Gandhi National Open Universities (IGNOU) or Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU)? If not then don’t worry, we got you covered from their hardships, not just academic ones, but also social & psychological as well. What are Open Universities? An open university is defined as a university authorised by a parliamentary act or a statutory body which provides recognition and disbursements of funds to such recognized universities and colleges, with an open-door academic policy, with minimal or no entry requirements. Open universities may employ specific teaching methods, such as open supported learning or distance education which may or may not be uniform throughout the same. In case of India, such authorization is carried out by University Grants Commission ,   set up under the aegis of Mi