YOUR SAY

On Elections

Reader PADMINI SUNDERAJ sent us this poem about the election fever that rages not just in Australia but back in India too. We love it.

If you are an Indo Aussie And a Sydney vaasi Fancy some politics Their mix, pricks and tricks

You sure will find The coming months combined Elect..rifying Hopefully not terrifyng!

With NSW polls in March General elections in April And Federal elections in May There will be a lot of fight in display People falling prey And causing dismay

Let's vote in all three With care and integrity

Gladys or Daley Rahul or Modi

Morrison or Shorten

How many will they hearten?

Toxic Entitlement Claims Another Victim

ANEETA MENON wrote a strong opinion piece on Sydney dentist Preethi Reddy, who was reportedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend.

Literate Lipstick wrote: Men don’t own women. Women should be able to say goodbye to partners they no longer consider safe or loving enough to be around and be safe after they’ve left. Men don’t own women.

Sivee wrote: Thanks for once again pointing to the age-old issue of "no means no". As a community we need to stand up. Also, it is hard to believe how we don't want to leave the derogatory practices behind despite adapting to everything called "modern", which should be the priority. Unfortunately, often seen as part of our culture and tradition, this distinction between a boy and a girl was never a part of age-old Vedic teachings of our culture.

Nouman wrote: It’s so easy to blame third world countries that are not providing protection to women. But incidents like this have taken place (in all countries) and continue to take place. Indian Link received a barrage of responses to Aneeta’s article on Facebook. However, in the interest of protecting the family’s privacy and out of respect, we have since deleted those comments, and have not included them on this forum.

Where In Oz

Take a look at this a-maze-ing picture – can you guess where in Australia this is? Reader Dr. Saba Nabi guessed the right answer: Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Garden, Shoreham, Victoria.

HOLI $@#!

We shared an Indian ad (for washing detergent Surf Excel) that’s gone viral and has been offending some viewers in India for its ‘liberal’ content.

Khatuja Rashmee wrote: I did not find the ad offensive. It just shows innocent kids trying to smear colour on every passer-by on the occasion of Holi. The young girl who has helped the small boy reach the mosque has good intentions too. I feel we adults sometimes need to start thinking the way young kids do! Just pure good thinking without being judgemental.