Vice President's 'Youngsters Will Follow The Cockroach' Warning To Media Vice President C P Radhakrishnan warned on Sunday that young people risk being influenced by negative narratives if media fails to highlight positive developments, using the metaphor of the "cockroach" to reference the satirical Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Speaking at the 140th anniversary celebrations of the Malayalam daily Deepika, Radhakrishnan emphasized the need for constructive journalism to guide society and foster public confidence. He argued that without balanced reporting, youth could be swayed by fleeting controversies rather than meaningful progress. Radhakrishnan stressed that media must prioritize coverage of achievements and role models to shape the mindset of the younger generation. "Positive activities should be reported well. Only then will youngsters receive the right information. Otherwise, they will lose interest and end up following the 'cockroach,'" he said. The vice president linked this call to India's broader development goals, noting that the nation's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership requires collective societal effort. The reference to the "cockroach" drew attention to the CJP, a satirical social media account that gained traction after a controversy involving Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The CJI had made remarks about "cockroaches" and "parasites" during a court hearing, which were later clarified as criticism of individuals entering the legal profession through fraudulent means. The CJP evolved from a meme-based satire into a platform addressing issues like unemployment, exam leaks, and education, sparking debates on digital dissent and youth frustration.#deepika #vice_president_cp_radhakrishnan #vd_satheesan #cockroach_janata_party #rajendra_vishwanath_arlekar
10 Years On, Berry Family Recalls Dolly’s Painful Vegetative State & Slow Death The Supreme Court’s recent approval of passive euthanasia for Harish Rana has stirred memories for the Berry family of Gadikhana in central Nagpur. A decade after their daughter Dolly’s death, the family reflects on her six-and-a-half-year battle in a vegetative state, praising the court’s decision while grappling with the emotional weight of their loss. Dolly, a 23-year-old choreographer and anchor, had been in a coma since July 2016, following a suicide attempt linked to a miscarriage and a broken marriage. Her family saved her but could not revive her fully. She remained bedridden, unable to move or speak, relying on tubes for sustenance. The Berrys spent over 2 crore rupees on medical care, including nurses and intensive treatment, over six years. Dolly’s husband, charged with causing her abortion and cruelty, remained free on bail during her ordeal. The family avoided legal action to end her suffering, fearing it would equate to abandoning her. “We tried everything. We kept her with us till the end,” said Dolly’s sister, Deepika, who described the emotional toll of her sister’s condition. Festivals like Diwali felt hollow, as the family could not leave her side, constantly battling bedsores, pneumonia, and fever. Dolly passed away quietly in August 2022, leaving her mother, Neelam, to mourn by recalling her dance moves and wiping away tears. The family now advocates for legal reform, arguing that individuals in a vegetative state should have the right to end their suffering with dignity. “People in this state hang by a thread, neither alive nor dead. It’s cruel for the family. No joy, no peace,” Deepika said.#supreme_court #berry_family #dolly #gadikhana #deepika
