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A P Thomas's avatar

On a different not the word passive has other implications. The amount of damage caused mainly to infants, children and women who are subject to passive smoking due to the irresponsible behaviour of certain persons.

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M R Prasanna's avatar

Excellent observation!!

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NISHA's avatar

It's good to be jerked out of a passive state into thinking about the opposite word, activity, maybe even Activism. Being a change maker is not for everyone, but doing one's bit to influence necessary change often fulfilling.

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M R Prasanna's avatar

You said it!!

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NISHA's avatar

It's good to be jerked out of a passive state into thinking about the opposite word, activity, maybe even Activism. Being a change maker is not for everyone, but doing one's bit to influence necessary change often fulfilling.

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Shashi Maudgal's avatar

In honour of the FC 070 theme, here are a few lines (in Hindi) that your readers might enjoy:

THE PROCRASTINATORS’ ANTHEM

Na kal karoonga na parsoun,

Jaane doh aaj ki baat,

Aadhaa karoonga aglay baras,

Aur aadhaa pralay kay baad!

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M R Prasanna's avatar

Very appropriate Sirr

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Customer crusader's avatar

I was going to advise the Delhi Govt to tackle the menace of dengue by allowing Diwali ,as firecrackers have been effective against mosquitoes ,but since since you say deafening and unhealthy fumes of Diwali crackers , I will pass that opportunity,as New Year crackers and cricket match crackers are supposed to be ok for general health of the population ,and who knows Pfizer may come.up up with something for crackers which is effective against Covid as they are advising the 4 th dose now in Israel.The big and frequent cavalcade to Arthur road also seems to be ok for the environment. Thanks for the old time gem Brooke Shield and Bond.Happy Diwali to all .Treasure the memories ,as Diwali has turned into something distant from our childhood memories .

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