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Girls from poor families of the 'untouchable,' or lower, caste are 'married' to Yellamma as young as four. No longer allowed to marry a mortal, they are expected to bestow their entire lives to the service of the goddess. Beeban Kidron allowbestowcaste share on social
I've always been interested in exploring difficult subjects for the mainstream. Beeban Kidron difficultexplorehave Change image and share on social
Not many young women of my age have been lucky enough to have had a wonderful mentor in their life. Beeban Kidron agelifelucky Change image and share on social
In a pine tree behind me, an eagle waits out the rain, hunched into himself, brooding. Crows squabble, a murder chasing a raven. Seals cruise the lines of fishing nets bobbing in the water, hoping for an easy meal, the tender bellies of salmon. Eden Robinson bellybobbrood share on social
In 1967, the world health community launched a global effort to eradicate smallpox. It took a coordinated, worldwide effort, required the commitment of every government, and cost $130 million dollars. By 1977, smallpox had disappeared. Liya Kebede commitmentcommunitycoordinate share on social
A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going. Ashwin Sanghi adrenalineconcealhistory Change image and share on social