Shantanu Chaturvedi

Yesterday, he buried his son. Today, he carried a nation. Cody Gakpo was released from the Netherlands camp to be with his family after the heartbreaking loss of his son. Yet he made the decision to return and play against Morocco. He stepped onto the pitch through unimaginable pain. The moment he scored, the tears came. Every single player on the Dutch bench sprinted onto the pitch to embrace him, knowing exactly what that goal meant. Some heroes celebrate goals. Others simply find the strength to keep going. One of the most emotional moments of this World Cup. ❤️🇳🇱🥹💔

This is not about eggs versus soya. It’s about imposing a food choice through state policy. Claiming that millions of vegetarians live a “content life” and therefore everyone should forgo eggs is absurd. Taking eggs off the mid-day meal is an overreach that ignores nutrition, choice, and the needs of children. More protein or less protein, there is no justification for this decision.

Im at the Frankfurt Airport for a 10 hr layover. I have been traveling around for years but now it feels different. The hate for India and Indians is at peak and we subconsciously feel every one is hating on us. It's been 3 hrs now, I noticed a fellow brown colored human being who took a flight with me from Dublin. Humble clothing, unkempt face, a ragged backpack and a faded jacket. Something told me this man was poor. Most ppl were either looking at him with a judgmental look that I hate or avoiding him completely. I saw him looking at the food menu at different outlets, the cheapest I guess. My heart ached for him, he could be a hard working brother who hasn't come to terms with spending Euros yet. I have brought extra food with me. I walked up to him with my parcel of food, I asked, "Aap Dublin se aaye hain?" He smiled and answered- "Ji." Then I asked, "Kahan ja rahe hain?" "Karachi, Paxtaan!' He said, beaming. I turned around and walked back to my chair. Jaa mar!!