tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post36719737318508955..comments2010-10-08T14:12:54.382+01:00Vinita Kherdekarhttps://profiles.google.com/106501423322732026716noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-43635752510478084572010-10-08T14:12:54.382+01:002010-10-08T14:12:54.382+01:00This keeps happening and the world watches silently. If an American or anyone else from any democratic country says a word against this, the liberals accuse that person of being intolerant and bigoted. Not just stoning, there are public hangings, beheadings, amputations being carried out daily in the Islamic world, an evil colossus spanning 57 nations and headquartered in Saudi Arabia (Sunni) and Iran (Shia). <br /><br />Who should we blame for these terrible offences? Sadly, the Left tells us that we should blame Bush and Cheney for all this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-21122270338388398072010-07-20T14:38:43.429+01:002010-07-20T14:38:43.429+01:00Thanks IHM for voting for my post..<br />I was unable to sleep at night on the day I wrote this post...<br />These things happen so frequently all over the world...it is indeed quite sad :(<br /><br />So unbelievable...to even think such barbaric acts still happen...brings a shiver down my spine..Lazy Pineapplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06549627033763568859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-31508316539153709312010-07-19T16:04:57.342+01:002010-07-19T16:04:57.342+01:00Unbelievably cruel. I was hoping till the end that some miracle will save the girl... <br /><br />Can&#39;t imagine how a father can hand over his own child for such a death, like Phoenixritu said Khaps in India come from the same thinking. In many cases these men get dowry for their daughters and her pregnancy must have brought such hopes to an end. <br /><br />Last week I signed the petition to save a widow, a mother of two grown up sons from being stoned to death... It seems she had already received her lashings five years ago but was not being released still. Nothing happened to the man - he was free after some lashings.<br /><br /><br />Voted for this very disturbing but much needed post on Indiblogger...Indian Home Makerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649133480442907582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-49617213865018025102010-07-02T09:05:49.202+01:002010-07-02T09:05:49.202+01:00Was too shaken up from reading to write much yest...I was brought up in Riyadh, SA and stoning is a common form of punishment there as well. One of my juniors in school became preg and her parents handed her over to the authorities...she was caned everyday till she gave birth and a week after she gave birth she was caned and then stoned to death.<br />The man who brought this upon her was the driver of the van she went to school in- a man thrice her age. He was caught and given a few lashes and then let go.<br />What is this supposed to say - Men can do anything, but women shouldn&#39;t stray?? The injustice of it all!!!Laxmi Gopahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931193810368444129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-77380554955598974072010-07-01T17:17:58.954+01:002010-07-01T17:17:58.954+01:00What a powerful piece of literature Vinita. I am speechless. After a point I felt that you have _actually_ witnessed this and this is not a piece of work by some 3rd person. Reminds me of Khalid Hosseini&#39;s style of writing. <br />Now about the story - I had goosebumps reading the description of what is happening. I have actually seen a documentary on Fox History of such heinous crimes in Iran. And the sad part is the maulvis while describing this ritual take it very casually. They have the temerity to speak of this incident with a smiling face on camera. I don&#39;t want to sound like a religious fanatic so I&#39;ll stop here. But this whole thing makes me sick!<br />Keep writing. You have the power to move people emotionally! Love you!MiShhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09704602843759036091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-72988869050122250392010-07-01T10:17:59.676+01:002010-07-01T10:17:59.676+01:00This was so deeply disturbing...i felt the hair standing up on the back of my neck.<br />Good going LP, you made me feel like I was right there watching it happen - I feel too shaken up right now.Laxmi Gopahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931193810368444129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-33664820877468673932010-07-01T06:34:30.589+01:002010-07-01T06:34:30.589+01:00It shook me up really. It&#39;s such a sorry state of affairs really. <br />Very effective writing indeed. <br />All the best!Karthikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02711684817675364335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-89993950905177208442010-06-30T21:45:45.062+01:002010-06-30T21:45:45.062+01:00I like this post Vini. Great job on the research.Kshitijhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188895602887528293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-75399581867637694662010-06-29T23:03:11.251+01:002010-06-29T23:03:11.251+01:00Pushpee : It is such a sad truth :(<br /><br />Sowmya: Thank you...<br /><br />Pawan: Thanks...it had the same effect on me when I was writing it...<br /><br />Ritu: It is a sad truth and quite difficult to digest it...<br /><br />Hitesh: Thanks re...I went crazy digging up news articles for this story..and each one was horrifying...<br /><br />Leo: Thanks..I am glad my writing had this impact...I wish people who actually do this realize it...that it is cruel..<br /><br />Sreyoshi: Sometimes, the culture of a place is so deep rooted..they don&#39;t realise that they are doing anything wrong by killing someone..Lazy Pineapplehttp://www.lazypineapple.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-70594839965157695282010-06-29T22:56:52.549+01:002010-06-29T22:56:52.549+01:00Guria: Thanks :)<br /><br />THL: Wow, many thanks for your praise...I am glad you liked it..<br /><br />Shilpa: It is indeed tragic..this barbarism sill continues..<br /><br />Deepak: Thanks..This is the story of so many women in the world :(<br /><br />Parth: Thanks dear..<br /><br />Aparna: Thanks so much..<br /><br />Sonali: I know..all this is so depressing :(<br /><br />Meira: Thank you..<br /><br />Anju: So true :(<br /><br />Evanescentthoughts: Thanks a ton for your praise..yes I did work quite hard to write this post...and am happy that the authors note were of help...<br /><br />Shweta: Ahh thanks for your kind words...a reader makes a writer..without your comments<br />I would not be motivated..to write :)<br /> <br />Smitha: Even I was sleepless the day I wrote it...<br />the truth is always hidden..these days we come to know because media updates are quick...<br />I was shaken up when I did the research for this post...<br /><br />Sweta: Ditto...am angry too..<br /><br />Pallavi: even though this story is fictitious...in reality there is a Nilufar somewhere in some corner of the world :(<br /><br />Zephyr: Thank you for your kind words...Lazy Pineapplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06549627033763568859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-20570203654682890072010-06-29T22:42:20.857+01:002010-06-29T22:42:20.857+01:00Jayne: Thank you..this means a lot and I agree with you..<br /><br />Shilpa: Unfortunately they do...even in India we have horrible rituals<br /><br />Wannabauthor:I know..I could not sleep the day I wrote this story :(Lazy Pineapplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06549627033763568859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-84949087091714195142010-06-29T19:53:43.004+01:002010-06-29T19:53:43.004+01:00in tears!<br />all i can say, and want to say is,we have to work against such criminal acts in the name of God! not just read their stories...but know how to bring an end to such stories tooSreyoshi Deyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325128163538813772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-8793749156316534022010-06-29T19:19:31.707+01:002010-06-29T19:19:31.707+01:00hey lazy pineapple, u know, this was the first post i read on monday morning, just before i went to work. the impact it had was such that i couldn&#39;t think of anything else till i reached. the narration was so simple, yet so powerful and touching! the author&#39;s note helped me understand it better too. the personal approach worked... i think this is one of the best posts on honor killing i&#39;ve read. all the very best for BPL Super 4..Leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132856855570330824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-38192874465979472992010-06-29T18:50:52.557+01:002010-06-29T18:50:52.557+01:00another of your amazing works.......and another one i loved.........don&#39;t know what kind of research work you do....which brings so much of life to the characters in the stories.........hitesh rawathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445682649449414508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-59664416188817793962010-06-29T18:14:23.712+01:002010-06-29T18:14:23.712+01:00This has really shaken me up. And I live where Khaps have their say ~~ so am no stranger to women suffering atrocities. Am finding it difficult to comment evenPhoenixrituhttp://www.phoenixritu.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-32643186033046284982010-06-29T17:53:48.226+01:002010-06-29T17:53:48.226+01:00Chilling!<br />Had me in tears in the end. Will the men ever realize that even women have a life?<br /><br />And I must say, brilliant post.pawanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623152354184765339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-29258080290833485572010-06-29T16:59:49.034+01:002010-06-29T16:59:49.034+01:00Riveting piece. Very moving and brought a lump to my throat as I read it. All the best..<br /><br />Sowmya<br /><a href="http://www.buzzzstop.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.buzzzstop.com/</a>Sowmyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00889003999591224279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-3215491721498378382010-06-29T13:11:59.701+01:002010-06-29T13:11:59.701+01:00You have narrated very well Vinita..what good it is to be born in such a world where cruel human decide the punishment?pushpeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03844654008613100248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-16588188560877591622010-06-29T11:34:20.305+01:002010-06-29T11:34:20.305+01:00what a stark piece of writing! LP, you have excelled yourself with this. The words are so potent that they leave one shaken and as nauseated as the narrator. All the best for the contest.zephyrhttp://cybernag.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-35757642220398114482010-06-29T11:04:15.630+01:002010-06-29T11:04:15.630+01:00Excellent post... shook me up a bit, as this does &#39;real&#39; and not mere fiction!!!pallavihttp://writerzblock.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-4947562759161244312010-06-29T10:14:24.314+01:002010-06-29T10:14:24.314+01:00very nicely narrated...<br />I am feeling sad and angry about this whole thing happening to women.Swetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052612558619041346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-26432115065516786812010-06-29T09:49:56.337+01:002010-06-29T09:49:56.337+01:00It brought tears to my eyes, Vinita. The kind of society that stones the victim of a rape, and allows the rapist go scot-free(almost), is inhuman, I can&#39;t even think of a word to describe them. <br /><br />I have read books on this, and the condition of women in such places is so pathetic. They have no voices at all. Iran, until a few years ago, was a much more liberal country, it all changed when the Shah was over thrown, I believe. That is when the Islamic republic came into existence as it is now.. <br /><br />Such a beautifully written story, Vinita! All the best!Smithahttp://wordsndreamz.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-64543431394192828572010-06-29T09:44:34.514+01:002010-06-29T09:44:34.514+01:00That is the most moving and powerful piece of short fiction I have read in recent times. It&#39;s shaken me to the core.<br />&#39;Well done&#39; seems so paltry in the face of your writing.<br /><br />ShwetaShwetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12041237824788057245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-25568366525518220262010-06-29T06:11:00.520+01:002010-06-29T06:11:00.520+01:00Such a sad tale :( But looks like you have done a lot of research for this post. The author&#39;s notes was really helpful. I was not aware of all of those terms. Simply one your best ones LP. Read it yest itself and loved it.evanescentthoughtshttp://evanescentthoughts.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500820405748812352.post-58970496683573973492010-06-28T16:43:30.669+01:002010-06-28T16:43:30.669+01:00Wow! What a heart-rendering and riveting story! The words carry so much pain... very well written!<br /><br />Definitely one of your best blog entries!<br /><br />All the best for the contest, Vinita! :)Parth J Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02383753736558917943noreply@blogger.com