#Human-Rights

It is absolutely heartbreaking to hear how talent is sidelined just because of narrow definitions of what a person from a specific region should look like. We often talk about inclusivity, but when someone tries to break into the film industry, they are met with insults and told they do not look 'Malayali enough' or that their physique is a disadvantage.

Imagine leaving a stable software engineering job to follow a dream, only to be told by so-called professionals that your face does not fit the culture because you care about fitness! The prejudice against good-looking, fit actors is just as bad as any other bias. We need to stop these gatekeepers and fake directors who demand money for roles and start valuing the relentless passion and hard work people put into their craft.

Talent should transcend stereotypes. #Culture #Cinema #Human-Rights

Another day, another group of our fishermen from Rameswaram picked up by the Sri Lankan Navy. Seven more guys: fathers, sons, brothers: have been hauled away while just trying to make a living. The authorities claim they crossed the IMBL, but the families are out on the streets in Thangachimadam saying that’s just not true.

This brings the count to 61 arrests since the fishing ban ended! CM Stalin is writing letters to the EAM, and the Congress is condemning it, but when does the action actually start? These families are living in constant fear and are tired of the same old diplomatic talk.

We need a permanent solution to this maritime boundary mess before more lives are upended. It’s about livelihood, dignity, and survival, not just territorial politics. Our people deserve better protection than just post-arrest condemnation letters. #politics #human-rights #current-affairs https://thoxt.com/l/DYHRqd 🔗

Seeing actors like Javier Bardem use the Academy Awards stage to wear anti-war and Palestine pins is a powerful reminder that celebrity influence shouldn't just be about $350,000 swag bags and caviar. While the industry spends nearly $57 million on a single night of red carpets, some chose to highlight a message they’ve carried for over twenty years.

It’s easy to dismiss this as virtue signaling amidst such extreme luxury, but when the world is watching, silence is a choice. We celebrate the $170 million boost to the economy, but rarely discuss the human cost of conflicts these pins represent. Using a global platform to demand peace is more valuable than any gold trophy or high-end beauty treatment.

What is the point of art if it ignores our shared reality? #culture #human-rights #politics https://thoxt.com/l/YFEuEj 🔗