Podcast appearances and mentions of Laxmi Agarwal

In 2013, India's Supreme Court made a landmark ruling aimed at transforming the lives of acid attack survivors. It followed a campaign led by Laxmi Agarwal, who at the age of 15 was burned by acid thrown over her body. The attack changed Laxmi's life and scarred her face. In 2006, she took legal action demanding a ban on the sale of acid and more help for survivors. But it took seven years of campaigning before the court made a ruling, as Laxmi tells Jane Wilkinson. (Photo: Laxmi Agarwal. Credit: Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. We hear from Kwasi Okoh about how his mother Theodosia Okoh designed Ghana's flag after it became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence. Our guest, former diplomatic and foreign affairs editor, Tim Marshall, explains the importance of flags for national identity and their changing purpose through history. We also learn about the moment in 1966 when Kwame Nkrumah, one of Africa's most famous leaders, was ousted from power in Ghana. Plus, how in 2013, India's Supreme Court made a landmark ruling aimed at transforming the lives of acid attack survivors. It followed a campaign led by Laxmi Agarwal who at the age of 15 was burned when acid was thrown at her. And the artist Yinka Shonibare discusses how ‘Nelson's Ship in a Bottle' exhibited in London's Trafalgar Square was the world's largest ship in a bottle. And finally, how Kimani Maruge became the oldest man to enroll at a primary school in Kenya. Contributors: Kwasi Okoh - son of Theodosia Okoh Tim Marshall - former diplomatic and foreign affairs editor for Sky News Chris Hesse - Ghanaian filmmaker Laxmi Agarwal - acid attack survivor Yinka Shonibare - creator of Nelson's Ship in a Bottle Jane Obinchu - Kimani Maruge's former teacher (Photo: Ghanaian football fans wave their national flag. Credit: Getty Images)

Acid attack is one of the most heinous crimes that can take place to anyone. Only demons can do this.

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For the month of March, Ellie and Ella bring you their Celebrating Wāhine mini-series. In this episode we kick-off with celebrating Women's History Month and have a chat about inspirational wāhine, their stories and how they have impacted upon the past, present and future. Plus the usual C You Next Thursday Rant or Rave to wrap up the episode. Useful links so you can find about more about the awesome wāhine we mentioned in this episode: - Whina Cooper: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/people/dame-whina-cooper - Kimberlé Crenshaw: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/nov/12/kimberle-crenshaw-the-woman-who-revolutionised-feminism-and-landed-at-the-heart-of-the-culture-wars @kimberlecrenshaw - Laxmi Agarwal: https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2019/06/acid-attack-survivor-laxmi-agarwal-deepika-padukone @thelaxmiagarwal - Malala Yousafzai: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2014/yousafzai/biographical/ @malala - Chanel Miller: https://www.chanel-miller.com/ @chanel_miller - Munroe Bergdorf: @munroebergdorf Follow our insta for latest updates @just.another.f.word and get in touch via email justanotherfword@gmail.com. Please FOLLOW, RATE & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast, this helps others to find us! If things have triggered you today, or you are worried about something you, a friend or a whānau member are experiencing here are some numbers you can call: Women's Refuge NZ 0800 733 843 and follow the instructions to get in touch with your local refuge Lifeline NZ 0800 543 354 or text 1737 to access free counselling If you are outside New Zealand, please get in touch with us through insta or email and we can let you know about your local services

India tragically tops the global charts when it comes to acid attacks targeting women. Despite stricter laws and harsher punishments, the number of such attacks continues to increase on the subcontinent. In India, acid attacks are a gender-based crime, often associated with relationship, marriage or dowry issues. This contrasts with the United Kingdom where males are the usual victims, and where attacks usually result from gang-based activities. In either case, the attacks are designed to seriously hurt and maim victims, rather than kill them, thus causing significant and protracted physical and emotion suffering. Numbers are rising The Indian victims are attacked over domestic or land disputes, because of rejected marriage proposals, or spurned sexual advances. Figures released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) found that between 2014 and 2018, there have been nearly 1, 500 victims of acid attacks in the country. At least one acid attack is perpetrated every day. However, the country with the highest number of acid attacks has the lowest number of convictions – less than 5 percent – according to activists who work closely with victims. This slow rate of investigation and conviction means that the number of cases that remain unsolved keeps adding up with the police and courts. "You are fighting for justice here but then you lose faith in it. The attackers think that they can do anything and simply get away with it," says Pragya, whose NGO sees at least 250 cases of acid attacks every year. A recently released movie “Chhapaak” meaning ‘splash’, is an inspirational story, and a realistic depiction of the brutal aftermath of acid attacks. A movie to highlight problems The movie is based on the life of Laxmi Agarwal, who was burned with acid in the Indian capital in 2005 when she was 15 years old. She has since become an advocate for banning the sale of acid in India and supporting acid attack survivors. “The film is bound to create more awareness and remove ‘acid’ from the minds of people who used it as a weapon to take revenge,” said Agarwal. “Otherwise also, as and when some celebrity raises an issue, it becomes an issue of the society as people realize that someone from among them made the attack.” It has been found that acid survivors often shun social interaction and live as outcasts and it has been estimated in a study of survivors in India that more than a third suffer anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal top the list of states reporting the highest number of acid attacks and attempted attacks.  

Laxmi Agarwal and Donal Bisht at Amruta Fadnavis’ song launch Alag Mera Yeh Rang Hain.

Episode 70: A look at Chhapaak, Meghna Gulzar's film inspired by acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal and starring Deepika Padukone.

Debabrata Saikia, Leader of the opposition in Assam Legislative Assembly, has criticized the decision of the Union Home Ministry which had downgraded the security cover level of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi from ‘Z+' to ‘Z' category. In a letter to Union home minister Amit Shah, the MLA from Nazira Constituency called the current government “vindictive” and blames the government for withdrawing security cover of those who are critical of the BJP. Singer Zubeen Garg from Assam, who has been participating in anti-CAA agitations in the state, has vowed to not shave until CAA is scrapped. Garg was earlier quoted as saying that he would rather “die” then allow Citizenship Amendment Act in Assam. CAA aims to protect religiously persecuted Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan by giving them Indian Citizenship. The cut-off date for those to be given citizenship in India has been fixed at, on or before 31st December 2014. Patients queued up to avail services at Lifeline Express, the world's first hospital train, which reached Gauripur Railway Station in Dhubri on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner Anant Lal Gyani inaugurated the train. Patients will be treated free of cost, according to reports. Last year, the train reached Churaibari Railway Station of North Tripura district. Lifeline Express, a train healthcare service, was set up as a joint initiative of Impact India Foundation, Indian Railways and Ministry of Health in 1991. JP Nadda was declared BJP National President for the year 2019-22 at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. The party which tweeted a congratulatory message in Hindi informed that the party's National Election Officer, Shri Radha Mohan Singh, declared Shri JP Nadda unopposed as the BJP National President for the year 2019-22. Nadda was earlier the party's working president and Amit Shah was the BJP National President. In a widely shared TikTok challenge video, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone states three of her favourite looks to a TikTok user @faby_makeupartist. The actress says that her favourite looks being Om Shanti Om, Piku and Chhapaak. The user then tries those looks. Many Twitter users have accused her of being “insensitive” and “demeaning” for turning the look from Chhapaak into a TikTok challenge. The movie directed by Meghna Gulzar is based on the real-life story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Padukone essayed the role of Agarwal in the movie. Bibek Debroy, author and Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister was conferred the Prolific Author Award at the SKOCH Public Policy Lit Fest. The award is part of an endeavor to bring public policy literature to the forefront of public discourse and decision-making.

In this video, Laxmi Agarwal can be seen thanking Akshay Kumar as the actor provided her financial help when she had no job and no money to pay her rent.

In a recent interview, Laxmi Agarwal revealed how her daughter Pihu reacted after watching Deepika Padukone's film Chhapaak. The film is based on Laxmi's life.

Laxmi Agarwal's remarkable survival story is the inspiration for Chhapaak, in which Deepika Padukone plays Malti, a middle-class Delhi girl whose pleasantly ordinary life is wrecked by an acid attack.The film's biggest success is that Deepika becomes Malti.

Laxmi Agarwal's remarkable survival story is the inspiration for Chhapaak, in which Deepika Padukone plays Malti, a middle-class Delhi girl whose pleasantly ordinary life is wrecked by an acid attack.The film's biggest success is that Deepika becomes Malti.

Laxmi Agarwal's lawyer who fought Laxmi's case for 10 years, has filed a case against Deepika Padukone and director Meghna Gulzar a day before the release of the film. Know the complete story!

Laxmi Agarwal gets emotional as she speaks about Deepika Padukone's upcoming film 'Chhapaak' that is based on her life. Watch her interview.

Deepika Padukone and Laxmi Agarwal get emotional and start crying during the title song launch of film 'Chhapaak'. Watch the video as they both console each other.

Deepika Padukone's upcoming film is based on Laxmi Agarwal. However, she is not happy with the makers of the film. Watch the video to know the complete story!

Deepika Padukone's upcoming film 'Chhapaak' is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Before watching the film, here are some facts about the real life survivor Laxmi that you must know!

An acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal’s zeal for living and positive vision for changing her life are tremendous.

This is world can be very cruel and inhuman at times. In this fresh episode of Genuine Talk we have covered the Inspiring and Motivational story of Laxmi Agarwal who survived the Acid attack in 2005. We have brought the untold story of her and her fight against the sale of acid. Listen to the episode for more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fizzyfactstv/support

This week the top stories on FC Flash were:  1)Tanushree Dutta versus Nana Patekar continued to dominate the headlines. Patekar denies allegations of intimidation and sexual harassment. He has sent a legal notice to Tanushree. 2) Comedian and YouTuber Utsav Chakraborty was called out on Twitter for sending unsolicited sexually explicit photographs to women. 3) Teasers of Uri and Manikarnika. 4) Deepika Padukone will play acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in her next film directed by Meghna Gulzar. 5) Krishna Raj Kapoor, the first lady of the Kapoor family and the original lady in white passed away. 6) Photo of the Week: Tom Hardy says ‘Mogambo khush hua’.