February 14, 2020 – Gyann Loaded

Is Public transportation convenient for women?

Posted on February 14, 2020March 29, 2020 by gyannloaded

By Yati Hankar

Tricity encounters concerning sexual abuse cases:

Recent rape cases in Chandigarh have raised the question of women safety yet again.
Where lonely roads are a common sight in the city, it stretches out the risk of crimes happening to women in public convenience which they rely on, as a daily medium to reach their destination.

On 9th of february, a working nurse was raped by an auto driver and his aide who are yet unindentified are being searched by the police. The incident took place around 7 pm when the victim was coming back from her client’s place and was heading home. She took an auto for her way back where the accused and his aide took her to a secluded place and allegedly raped her. When she got the chance to raise an alarm for help the two accused fled, unfortunately this is one of the many traumatizing incidents where women travelling alone are taken advantage of.

Another incident took place on November of last year where an 11 year old girl was kidnapped and raped by an auto driver after she was abandoned by her aunt on Chandigarh railway station. Given the situation, when the minor took an auto on her way, the driver after learning the minor’s condition took her to his rented place, held her captive for days and raped her, later the accused was arrested and a case under POSCO Act was registered.

Looking into just past 3 years there are many cases that took place in the UT opening a void for the need of safety measures for women, being ensured in public transportation of their well being.

On the other hand we had a conversation with Gagan, an auto driver who believes that because of one every auto driver finds himself being questioned of morality. He says, “I feel like there are so many crimes happening with the involvement of auto drivers and because of some of them many lady passengers need the assurance that they are secure with us. Driving auto is my work and I get paid for it to support my family and like it is to any merchant, passenger for me is a god themselves.”

We need many like Gagan in our society who understands what the concept of morality is for a human being.

These were the incidents that came into light. However, thousands of cases are not even reported in the country. According to latest reports, India ranks on 131 out of 152 nations in terms of women safety.

How long do women need to constantly look over their shoulders and be worried about reaching home safely? We are growing in terms of technology, convenience, connectivity and what not. Why can’t the same be with morality? No, women are not asking men to treat them like some goddess or put them up on a pedestal, all they want is the freedom to move around freely.

City Updates, Know your Area, Traffic in Tricity

ONCE UPON A TERRIFIC TRAFFIC

Posted on February 14, 2020March 29, 2020 by gyannloaded

By Samyukta Narayanan

If you live at or around VIP road, Zirakpur, you would have surely noted the difference in the vehicle movement on road. Where once upon a time, you’d avoid going at peak hours, now seems an easier route.

Traffic was one of the major problem and had made the lives of people really difficult. Obviously, it resulted in non-productive activities and not to forget would cost a good peace of mind. It used to increase stress and frustration among motorists and passengers.

The drivers were unwilling to obey the traffic rules. Overtaking tendency also caused a lot of traffic jam. 24 hours traffic used to remain at the Dominos intersection. Never used to move, everyone would just wait for the jam to clear.

This was happening because no one followed the traffic rules. Everyone was engaged in overtaking each other, even over speeding and vehicles used to come from everywhere. Everybody would just horn at each other and there is no traffic signal which can mediate the traffic.

There was no place to walk, anyone would park their vehicle in a haywire manner and it was becoming more problematic.

Now this situation has been under control because if anyone parks their vehicle on road, the police will tow the car and whosoever has parked has to pay the fine. A didvider is built to seperate the left and right moving vehicles.

Traffic has reduced, the road remains moving. Police officials are present at peak hours to manage any crisis.

On asking people what they feel about the new management, following feedbacks were recieved:

According to Seema Agarwal, she said that it is now convenient because the traffic has gone away. Commuters have started following rules and also are afraid that they will have to pay fine and that has rather forced them to stay safe.

According to Udayjeet Singh, under age driving is still happening. Without license, people are driving scooty, so police should also fix this problem by taking fines from them. It is not only necessary to reduce traffic, it is also necessary to follow Proper Rules and Regulations. Vehicles are using the dedicated lanes.

Featured Celebrities, Spotlight

JOAQUIN PHOENIX BAGS OSCAR 2020

Posted on February 14, 2020March 29, 2020 by gyannloaded

By Rahul Baghel

Joaquin Phoenix wins heart by bagging Oscars 2020 for Best Actor in a leading role for his performance as Arthur Fleck in Joker.

Congratulations to Phoenix on his first Oscar win. This is his third time being nominated in this category. His past nominations include leading roles in WALK THE LINE, THE MASTER AND GLADIATOR.

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Joaquin is an American actor, producer, music video director, musician and activist who has received a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award and three Academy Award nominations for his work.

He was born on October 28th 1974, in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. He has great ability to put thoughts into action, and there is no waiting once he sets his mind on something. Where others tend to think or dream, Joaquin takes action while radiating energy, enthusiasm, and livelihood around. He utilizes his practical skills, strong physical dexterity, strength, and good health to work his hands in either a practical or artistic way, such as being a sculptor or craftsman that possesses both physical and mental talents, and strives for high quality end results.

Is it just me or is it getting crazier out there?
– Arthur Fleck, Joker

The first breakout star of the Phoenix family was River, who landed a role on the short-lived television series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, which aired from 1982 to 1983. Through his brother, Joaquin made a guest appearance on the show when he was eight years old, which led to other small television parts on such shows as The Fall Guy, Hill Street Blues and Murder.

He even appeared with River in an ABC Afterschool Special about dyslexia; the two played brothers. At that time, Joaquin was using the name Leaf, which he has chosen for himself when he was six years old. He returned to using his birth name around the age of 16.

Making his film debut in 1986, Phoenix had a supporting role as a wannabe astronaut in the kids adventure movie SpaceCamp.

Also, he tried his hand at primetime drama with Morningstar/Eveningstar, a story of homeless children who find shelter at a facility for senior citizens. Unfortunately, this meeting of the young and old only lasted a few episodes before being cancelled.