December 1st was declared World AIDS Day in 1986, to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS among the masses. This year’s theme is Universal Access and Human Rights. To share some statistics:According to UNAIDS, in 2008, over two million children under the age of 15 were diagnosed HIV positive. That was just children alone.
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Usha Amudan
World AIDS Day – Come Together Right Now
One True Love
I saw him again.
Our eyes met.
I resisted the urge but conformed eventually. I left the place embracing him. The missing piece in my life has returned.
Back at home, I ripped his top open.
“You taste better than you ever did, my Lays Potato Chips.”
***I Surrender by Celine Dion; in the...
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I do, just not you
Usha Amudhan’s first attempt at 55 Fiction.
They were a second away from being declared man and wife.
His beautiful bride was beaming. He looked away, turning his gaze to his best man. His sister was getting married and his face suggested depression and loss.
He decided then.
"I Ronald Phillips, take Robert Adams to...
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Alexander SuperTramp
I am all about impromptu acts. Going on an unplanned road trip. Taking a deliberate wrong turn just for the fun of it. Sometimes, it is just not worth it. But, I would still go for it. Risking the self is the fun part. Like going on cheap thrill rides in theme parks,...
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Food, Phobia, China
It has been over a year since I moved to Shanghai to study. And the thing I miss the most is Indian Food. I belong to the group of people who try to seek for Indian food regardless of the country. I enjoy cuisines of numerous countries, but the end of the day...
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To bribe or not to bribe ?
US of A is considering a bribe for the Afghan fighters to join their side. Honestly, I find this both interesting and hilarious. Some of the security analysts claim, these fighters were frustrated with local leaders, impressed with charismatic leaders from the Taliban, and promises that were made to them if they to...
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