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10 things the Government should ban instead of #IndiasDaughter

10 things the Govt should ban instead of #IndiasDaughter

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Swetha Ramakrishnan|Mar 06, 2015, 08:44:00 IST
We've been hearing the word "ban" very often in the past week, from beef to the controversial BBC documentary. To a point where there are active discussions about what is going to be banned next:
However, the world would be a more lovely place if we could impose bans on the following things:1. Moral PoliceRecently it was announced by the Hindu Mahasabha that if anyone posts "I love you" on Facebook, they would be married off. A lot of outrage on the web apart, some people decided to announce their love for celebrities so that a marriage would be in order.
2. Littering, peeing on the streets[caption id="attachment_1672969" align="alignnone" width="380"]littering-urinating-afp Seen on the streets. Image by AFP.[/caption]It's time to allocate public advertisement to stop littering and peeing on the streets. Would you pee or litter in your own homes? Is stopping men and women from being friends more important than public hygiene?3. Typin lyk disIf you've passed school, and haven't cheated on your English exam, it's time to wake up and smell the coffee. MSN messenger is long gone.4. Unskippable ads on YoutubeNothing is more frustrating than waiting for an ad to finish on Youtube, without being given the option to skip it. What if I don't want to know how to keep my hair shiny and moisture-filled?5. Firecrackers[caption id="attachment_1762819" align="alignnone" width="300"]Image courtesy: AFP Image courtesy: AFP[/caption]We all know the circumstances under which these cracker are made, and we also know its impact on the enviornment. Bursting crackers on Diwali is bad enough, but we need to stop lighting phooljadis when India wins against UAE. Give the environment a break, and celebrate by eating a cupcake.6. Fraaandship requests2001 called. It wants the extra a's back. I can't be your friend just because you said, "hey nyc pic." 7. PlasticSome states have banned the use of plastic bags but we still use so much plastic in our daily lives. From bottles, to magazine covers to screen guards, literally everything is made of plastic.8. KRK on twitterHe's sleazy, creepy and annoying on twitter and make unnecessary sexual jibes at female celebrities. He's the real threat, because he's also slightly delusional.
9. Saas-Bahu shows[caption id="attachment_2138447" align="alignnone" width="380"]mqdefault Youtube grab of Saat Phere: Saloni ka Safar, a show about a dark-skinned girl.[/caption]Maybe it's addictive, leaving you just at the hook, but most shows on tv right now are regressive and promote unfair stereotypes. Waiting for the day when a dark-skinned girl isn't considered an anomaly.10. Smelly snacks on flights and trainsIf you're one of those who like to carry a snack while travelling, know that anything with eggs, garlic and salted oil with stink up the entire place. Snack carefully. (and don't litter)
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First Published:Mar 06, 2015, 08:35:40 IST
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