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  Sharing Information about My Disability Isn't Seeking Pity I'm seeing a lot of people accusing me of "pity-farming" using my disability on social media. I knew this would happen. That's why I hid myself (and my jarring disability) for 10 years since I started the Karuththu Kannammaa page - only my schoolmate, who was the co-founder of the page and KK admins from India knew. I only came out with my disability in 2025 - 10 years after I started KK in 2015. 10 freaking years coz I knew that people, especially men, will use my disability to cloud my credibility.  I went from:  "Oh, she's a woman. She's using woman card and victim card." To: "Oh, she's disabled. She's seeking pity and sympathy." And since I am in my 40s, that too is used against me. Everything and anything that I'm powerless to change is used to discredit me. These people never actually debate me on what I said. You know what? My whole life, even when I was wal...

Time for Men to Get Equal to Women: Potta Getthu💗 For too long, society has excused bad behavior—especially from men—with lines like: “She was dressed like that, what do you expect?” “He just lost control.” Let’s be clear: Self-control, respect, and emotional maturity aren’t optional—they’re essential. Women are taught these values from a young age while men are raised with entitlement, often told the world owes them everything; so they can be reckless. Sure, not every woman always gets it right—but that doesn’t erase the fact that women are emotionally better equipped than men. Now it’s time men caught up. Here Are Key Values Men Must Learn From Women 👩‍🏫 💪 1. Self-Control: Stop Blaming Outfits and Situations Self-control is the ability to choose your actions—regardless of external factors. No one’s clothing, behavior, or words “provoke” violence or harassment. 🍇 Consent is not optional. Respect is not negotiable. ⏳ 2. Patience: Learn to Pause Before You React Pat...

  Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi recently said at an event that his house is like a lady's hostel and he's the hostel warden - referring to his five granddaughters. He added that he needs a grandson from his son to continue his family legacy. He was rebuked for saying such things in public in a country where female fetuses are aborted over the preference for sons. Still, people are saying that there's nothing wrong with what he said. "Truly, only boys carry the family legacy." There are still people with such a mindset - so, public figures should watch what they say. Leave social responsibility - how'd his granddaughters feel when they hear his sexist remarks on them? They'd feel shortchanged, unworthy and that it doesn't matter how much they excel and achieve, they wouldn't measure up to a boy. And that will affect their confidence and overall sense of self-worth. Their grandfather should have at least realized that before shooting off his mouth that...