Behind The Headlines By Vidyut Aklujkar

The desire of change

Most individuals tend to have something they desire or need that they work towards throughout their lives. Reaching these desires can bring a sense of purpose and fulfillment. However sometimes there are obstacles blocking people from reaching their desires, some overcome these obstacles while others don't. The short story Behind the Headlines by the author Vidyut Aklujkar follows the protagonist, Lakshmi who is feeling unfulfilled in her marriage and her husband, Hariharan who is a man that thrives on structure, stability and routine. Lakshmi reflects upon her monotonous and unfulfilling life, she desires for some sort of change in her life to make her feel more fulfilled and happy. However, Hariharan serves as a significant

What did I achieve in these twelve years? "(Aklujkar 1-2) In this quote she relates her marriage to a term of penance, or a tapas which refers to the act of self-punishment or self-discipline that one performs in order to show remorse for a wrongdoing or to seek forgiveness for a sin. Lakshmi is reflecting on her marriage and realizing that she has achieved nothing she is proud of in the past 12 years of her life, almost like she has been living her life soly for him and not for herself. By comparing her marriage to a term of penance the text suggests that Lakshmi viewed her marriage as a period of hardship and suffering rather than a source of happiness, fulfillment and growth. The message conveyed through Lakshmi's reflection on her marriage and desire for change is important as it emphasizes the significance of personal fulfillment and purpose within a relationship. This serves as a reminder that people should strive for personal growth and happiness within their relationship rather than sacrificing and living their life for their partner. It shows the potential consequences of being in such a relationship, which is that it leads to one questioning their life choices and having nothing that they are proud of achieving in their

Lakshmi reveals that she is unhappy with this Behavior as it shows a lack of trust and faith in her competence and her intelligence despite the fact that she has never made a mistake. Hariharan however dismisses her and does not believe that his reminders are unnecessary or show a lack of trust. He doesn't show any sympathy for her feelings thus making Lakshmi feel self conscious.Trust is an essential part of a healthy relationship as it builds a sense of security, mutual respect and also strengthens the bond between the couple. One partner repeatedly questioning the other's capabilities can lead them to feel self-conscious and not respected. This behavior can strain the bond and connection between the two resulting in either the end of a relationship or an unfulfilling and dissatisfying relationship, like