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A few days back, Saif Ali Khan discussed his upcoming film Adipurush, which is all set to begin shooting early next year, in an interview with a leading newspaper. Saif plays the character of Lankesh in the film. In the interview, he mentioned that the director had tried to make Ravan humane in the film and justify Ravan’s abduction of Sita and the war against Ram.

“It’s interesting to play a demon king, less strictures in that. But we will make him humane, up the entertainment quotient, justify his abduction of Sita and the war with Ram as revenge for what was done to his sister Surpanakha by Lakshman, who cut off her nose.“

This statement did not go down well with netizens, with them soon trending #ArrestSaifAliKhan.

What hurt more – Blasphemy or Abduction?

A quick glance on the outrage on social media makes one realize that majority of the people were upset about Saif Ali Khan trying to give a positive angle to Ravan, who went against Ram and Sita, whom they worshipped. We have seen in recent times that our country has become sensitive in matters related to religion. And the fact that Saif is of a minority religion gives it a different angle altogether.

We have been taught the scriptures in a particular way from our childhood, the clear demarcation between the good and the bad. Were people more hurt because someone was trying to change their outlook about what they have been believing so far? Did Saif’s statement seem blasphemous (you cannot get away by speaking about our Gods)? Did the justification of abduction cross their minds?

You cannot justify abduction

The outrage over the blasphemy overshadowed the point that abduction or forceful holding of woman of any religion, of any stature, of anyone is not acceptable. Saif would not have meant any harm, but making loose comments such as this, does make crimes like these looks less hideous.

In 2018, the whole nation went in shock over the Kathua abduction case. A couple of years back a top Malayalam actress was abducted and molested and the way the abduction happened sent shock waves in the country. These are just isolated incidents that caught national attention. According to the latest NCRB data, in 2019, crimes against women registered a 7.3 percent increase from 2018, with kidnapping & abduction of women at a shocking percentage of 17.9 percent.

The trauma that a kidnapping survivor goes through is unimaginable. In fact, even the scriptures show the pain and hurt that Sita had to go through for years after her release. We can just to start to imagine how it will be for a common woman in today’s times.

Where to draw the line on creativity?

The ability to look into an incident from all angles and unbiasedly is a trait that only a few of us are blessed with. We have had many writers and film makers who try to show a story from the antagonist’s point of view. In fact, such stories broaden our mindset, helps us approach life and incidents with a different perspective, helps us being more empathetic. But there is surely a difference between expressing what incidents led a person into doing something wrong and to defend wrongful acts. What is wrong is wrong and cannot be justified. Saif may have gone in choice of words this time around.

Empathy – thats all that is needed

Saif Ali Khan has now issued a formal apology for hurting the sentiments of the people.

“I’ve been made aware that one of my statements during an interview, has caused a controversy and hurt people’s sentiments. This was never my intention or meant that way. I would like to sincerely apologise to everybody and withdraw my statement. Lord Ram has always been the symbol of Righteousness & Heroism for me. Adipurush is about celebrating the victory of good over evil and the entire team is working together to present the epic without any distortions.”

Hope this puts an end to the furore created – many people’s livelihood depends on a movie. And for sure there should be no restriction on anyone’s creativity, for anyone’s story to be expressed. But here is also hoping that women should not be considered easy targets to prove someone’s superiority in power, money or physical strength. Hoping we become more sensitive and proactive towards crime against women, women’s kidnapping, post-trauma rehabilitation and stronger laws for women protection.

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Emergency Contraception Pills are an effective way to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.

When a woman’s regular birth control is not available or when it fails, she has a range of contraceptive options that she can use in a crisis.

Here is how and when these pills work and what they might do to your body.

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If you want to know how to prevent pregnancy then it is important that you are aware of the different types of emergency contraceptive pills available for use (hormonal and non-hormonal) in order to avoid unwanted pregnancy find the protection that best suits your needs. An unplanned pregnancy can result in serious consequences to both the mother and her child if the woman is unprepared or not planning for one.

The emergency contraceptive pill has been hailed for its ability to prevent unwanted pregnancy, but it’s important to understand the health risks and side effects associated with this type of birth control before taking it.

What is emergency contraception and how to prevent a pregnancy with it?

Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after an unprotected sex act or birth control failure. Emergency contraception can be obtained from many different healthcare providers, including drugstores. Serious side effects are rare but may include vomiting, nausea, dizziness, heavy menstrual flow, or pelvic pain. Follow up with your doctor as soon as possible if you have serious side effects after taking emergency contraception.

Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after an unprotected sex act or birth control failure. Many types of birth control, like the pill or an IUD, are 92% to 99.9% effective. Emergency contraception is not as effective as these regular birth control methods. Emergency contraception can be used if you did not use any birth control or your method of birth control failed. An example would be an IUD falling out. Or a tear in the condom. Some methods of emergency contraception work by preventing a woman from ovulating. These include hormonal methods like Levonorgestrel. Other methods work by interfering with implantation of the fertilized ovum.

Levonorgestrel only regimen has been approved by the Drug Controller of India to be used as a “dedicated product” for emergency contraception. The pharmaceutical companies have been given permission to manufacture and market levonorgestrel (LNG) as a specially packaged two-pill pack, each pill containing 0.75 mg levonorgestrel. Currently this is available at a reasonable cost on medical prescription. Government of India has made the EC pill available free of cost throught its network of family welfare clinics.
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When can I take emergency contraception?

Emergency contraception should be used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. ECPs can’t be used as regular forms of birth control, and they’re not meant to replace the other methods for preventing pregnancy such as condoms and birth control pills.

Unprotected sexual exposure may occur in the following circumstances necessitating the use of emergency contraception:

When there is a failure to use a contraceptive

sexual activity was unplanned and accidental
miscalculation of safe period failed coitus interruptus

When there is a contraceptive accident or misuse :

condom break, dislodgement or improper withdrawal resulting in semen leakage diaphragm or cervical cap slips out of place
contraceptive pills are forgotten on two or more consecutive days or there is delay in starting a pack by more than 2 days
intra-uterine device is expelled or misplaced
more than 2 weeks late for progestin-only contraceptive injection and more than 3 days late for combined estrogen-progestin injection
failure of spermicidal tablet (today) to melt before intercourse

In case of an unprotected exposure

sexual assault, rape or sexual coercion.

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How effective is emergency contraception?

Studies have been inconsistent about the effectiveness of emergency contraception. However, it is likely that emergency contraception reduces the risk of pregnancy by 75%. Emergency contraception is not effective if a woman has already ovulated or had unprotected sex. Emergency contraception does not protect against STIs.

How does emergency contraception work?

Emergency contraception works by inhibiting or delaying ovulation, altering the survival mucosa, altering the endometrial leading to impair endometrial receptivity to implantation of fertilizing egg. Alternating the transportation of embryo, sperms & egg. The hormones in the pill delay the release of the egg to be fertilized, which prevents pregnancy. It does not reduce or end a woman’s menstrual flow and is unlikely to affect pregnancy once it has begun. Emergency contraception is less effective the sooner it is taken, so the longer you wait to take it, the more likely it will not work. The sooner you take the pill, the better, but it also depends on when in your cycle you took the pills.

Safety considerations for EC tablets

Emergency contraception pills, or EC pills, are oral pills that can be taken up to five days after unprotected intercourse. They work by preventing ovulation or fertilization of an egg. EC pills are not intended for long-term use. A woman should use a backup contraceptive method after taking EC pills if they are not certain that they will have no more sexual activity in the next week. The effectiveness of EC pills depends on the time of intake. They are most effective when taken within three days of unprotected intercourse.

Available brands of Levonorgestrel in India include i-Pill and Unwanted 72.

Possible side effects to emergency contraceptive pills

Generally, side effects to emergency contraceptive pills are mild and include nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness. However, it’s important to keep in mind that these side effects can be more severe for some people and include:

vomiting blood,
severe stomach pain or cramping,
dizziness with fainting
headache with sensitivity to light and noise ,
swelling of the feet or hands,
fever,
yellowing of the eyes or skin,
severe pain in your calves

Though serious side effects are rare it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible if you have serious side effects after taking emergency contraception.

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