The Paravanar River Course has been permanently redirected by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL). The move aimed to protect local resources and irrigation prospects from floods, thus assisting local communities significantly. NLCIL, a Navratna company, functions under the administrative control of India’s Ministry of Coal.
About Paravanar River Basin
Located in the Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu, the Paravanar River Basin is leaf-shaped and is the second smallest river basin in Tamil Nadu. The Paravanar river, unlike mature rivers, is seasonal and ephemeral, lasting only for short durations.
Enhanced Maritime Cooperation: India-Philippines
In a recent turn of events, the Indian Coast Guard and Philippine Coast Guard have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost maritime cooperation. Among the areas of cooperation are Maritime Law Enforcement, Maritime Search & Rescue, and Marine Pollution Response. The MoU aims to deepen the ties between the two coast guards, enhancing maritime security and cleanliness in the region. Both India and the Philippines, as democratic countries in the Indo-Pacific region, underscore the importance of maintaining a free, open, and stable area.
Rise of Toxic Femininity
Toxic femininity has arisen as a counterpoint to toxic masculinity, a concept first introduced in the `980s by Shepherd Bliss during the mythopoetic men’s movement. Pervasive societal expectations that place women in submissive roles perpetuate toxic femininity, fostering internalized misogyny. Women’s internalized misogyny stems from societal pressure to adhere to gender roles that enforce male supremacy. It compels women to tolerate aggression and sexist behavior as survival tactics. Some view toxic femininity as a strategy employed by women to assert power within a patriarchal system, using manipulation or playing the victim to gain control while appearing outwardly powerless.
Understanding Stockholm Syndrome
Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response where victims develop positive feelings towards their perpetrators and negative feelings towards rescuers or authorities. Originating after a bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1973, the term was used when hostages refused to testify against their captors and even helped fund their defense. While not an established mental disorder, Stockholm syndrome is considered a coping strategy employed in traumatic situations. Factors contributing to this include power imbalance, emotional isolation, gratitude for small kindnesses, and the instinct for survival.
