Tag Archives: India

Dowry: An Ancient Practice That Needs To Die, Not The Brides.

Posted on June 8, 2022 by unholypursuit

I have forthrightly researched the practice and still have not found a reason it exist to begin with. How is it helping your daughter when her husband and her in-laws may or may not give her the money? Or use … Continue reading →

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DEVADASI -What was Devadasi system in South India?

Posted on June 17, 2020 by unholypursuit

This topic has been on my mind since learning although the practice was made illegal in 1988 it still exist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08nvXZQf-cA [In my research for a book character I discovered some disturbing things.] The tradition of Devadasi culture can be … Continue reading →

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Authors, reach out to the world.

Posted on May 8, 2018 by unholypursuit

I suggest reaching out to the world, beyond your borders and you will be surprised at how many readers you will find interested in your work. Serious readers who aren’t so much into a pretty picture but who are mostly … Continue reading →

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Sloth Bear

Posted on May 24, 2017 by unholypursuit

I think he or she’s adorable as can be. I have never seen one but would like to someday. I have never seen a bear with a mane.       The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), also known as the … Continue reading →

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Country’s Readership

Posted on March 6, 2017 by unholypursuit

http://examinedexistence.com/which-country-reads-the-most/   Before looking at the list I was hoping the US made at least the top ten. But we didn’t. We are way down at # 23 out of 30. It measured by how many hours a week are … Continue reading →

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