Chelsea Handler, had no idea about India, when she said that most Indians don't know how to speak English- given that there are so many languages and dialects in India. Maybe, she does not know that India was once a British colony. This all points to ignorance about India and is a form of stereotyoing and racism. And these people are also immigrants, who came here from other countries for a better life and more opportunities. They travel to India many times and make such comments. They are, in fact, more Indian than some Indians. Same goes for Kim Kardashian, who commented before her visit to India that she hates Indian food as Indian food also always consists of the flavoring of cilantro . Kardashian is ignorant or misinformed that Indian cuisine uses various condiments and herbs to perfect itself and win tastebuds. For instance, South Indian cooking uses vast amounts of curry leaves for cooking and sometimes, neem, and other leaves too. These women have got...
Transforming Leadership in the Face of the Pandemic By Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David Leffler The world is currently experiencing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, which may well linger long after the pandemic itself is resolved. Devastating death tolls are ripping apart families, and no one has been spared from the economic collapse brought on by this pandemic. Once we emerge from this crisis, the very fabric of our society may be irrevocably altered. As we put our faith in our leaders, we question if there is anything our leaders can actually do to alleviate this emergency; we also recognize that some leaders have responded better than others during this challenging time. Leaders are simply a reflection of the Collective Consciousness of the people under them. In the words of psychologist Roger K. Allen, PhD: "People live in one of four states of being, which could be considered levels of emotional development or maturity. These are: survival (fear-based living); security (d...
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