Aruna shanbaug the woman who triggered the debate on. Lushin dubeys next play deals with aruna shanbaug rape case prominent stage personality lushin dubeys next production is based on journalist pinki virani s book about indian nurse aruna shanbug, who died after living in a vegetative state for 42 years as a result of sexual assault. Theatre personality lushin dubeys upcoming production is based on journalist pinki viranis book on the tragic life of nurse aruna shanbaug. One of the first to respond was pinki virani, the author of arunas story, a 1998 book about aruna ramchandra shanbaug, whose life story. Aruna shanbaug the woman who triggered the euthanasia debate in india 3. Arunas story is brought before all of us by a journalist pinki virani. Pinki virani recreates the reallife tragedy of arunas stories shanbaug, who. While going, aruna gave india the landmark passive euthanasia law, she said.
Pinky virani has authored a moving book on aruna shanbaug titled aruna s story. The following extract is from pinki viranis book arunas story. The article looks at the life of aruna shanbaug and analyzes the supreme court judgement allowing passive euthanasia. In 2009, pinki virani filed a petition in supreme court of india on behalf of aruna shanbaug, a nurse working at the kem hospital in. A it seems pinki virani wants aruna shanbaug dead because she can write another book about her. May 21, 2015 the following extract is taken from pinki viranis book arunas story.
The most wellknown of course is pinki viranis book arunas story. Pinki virani had no business to file a petition on behalf of aruna shanbaug, more so when it sought to end her life. In 2011, the supreme court had recognised passive euthanasia in aruna shanbaug case by which it had permitted withdrawal of lifesustaining treatment from patients not in a position to make an informed decision. Buy arunas story book online at low prices in india arunas story. How the life and death of aruna shanbaug changed the debate over mercy killing in india. After years of sending chocolate cakes on birthdays and paying visits when in the city, virani developed a bond with her she referred to her as my aruna during the interview, and in 2009, decided it was time to release aruna from the prison she had been locked in. In this wellresearched narrative, virani has pieced together many details of the victim s life, which paints a. Pinki virani recreates the reallife tragedy of arunas stories shanbaug, who was. A nonfiction book titled arunas story was written about the case by pinki virani in 1998. Pinki virani who claims to be the next friend of aruna shanbaug and has filed this petition on her behalf is not a relative 30 of aruna shanbaug nor can she claim to have such close emotional bonding with her as the kem hospital staff. Home health news pinki virani, author of arunas story, wants passive euthanasia act renamed as the aruna act pinki virani, author of arunas story, wants passive euthanasia act.
Perhaps aruna shanbaug is paying for all our sins news. Its a heartbreaking account of what happened to aruna shanbaug, how her body survived a horrific rape and how the medical staff of kem hospital resolutely stood by her and cared for her even when it may not have been in shanbaugs best interests medically when. Aruna shanbaug, the young nurse who was raped and gagged with a dog chain that left her in a coma for 42 years and made her the face of a debate on. After being raped, in coma for 42 years, mumbai nurse. In aruna s story, journalist pinki virani has recreated the reallife tragic events of aruna shanbaug. Mar 02, 2000 in aruna s story, journalist pinki virani has recreated the reallife tragic events of aruna shanbaug, a nurse who once worked at king edward memorial hospital. Rejecting the request for mercy killing, justice markandey katju wrote in his may 2011 judgement it would be incorrect to say that smt aruna shanbaug is an appropriate case for coma. Human rights activist and author pinki virani, who had sought mercy killing for aruna shanbaug, a nurse who was in a vegetative state for 42 years before dying in 2015, today hailed the. A remarkable work of investigative reporting and nonfiction writing in the tradition of truman capotes in cold blood journalist pinki virani recreates the reallife tragedy of aruna shanbaug, who was attacked with a dog chain and brutally raped in the very hospital where she was a nurse, and abandoned by.
The true account of a rape and its aftermath by pinki virani. Stopping giving mashed food to her will lead to death by starvation which will last several days which is cruel. The true account of a rape and its aftermath ebook written by pinki virani. Sc admits pinki virani s petition for mercy killing of aruna. Pinki virani has written a book about aruna shanbaug and has visited her a few times, and we have great respect for her for the social causes she has espoused, but. Reading arunas story by journalist pinki virani is like being stabbed in the heart. A remarkable work of investigative reporting and nonfiction writing in the tradition of truman capotes in cold blood journalist pinki virani recreates the reallife tragedy of aruna shanbaug, who was attacked with a dog chain and brutally raped in the very hospital where she was a nurse, and abandoned by her family thereafter. The case of aruna shanbaug which triggered the euthanasia. Staffnurse aruna shanbaug of king edwards memorial hospital, mumbai. The only silver lining in this terrible history is that viranis passionate plea for euthanasia for shanbaug would start the debate that would ultimately make passive euthanasia legal in. Speaking to ndtv, she says this plea is about aruna and. The same year, aruna s story, the true account of a rape and its aftermath authored by pinki virani is published. The true account of a rape and its aftermath 1998, following which virani tried to get a euthanasia plea for shanbaug, which was denied by the indian supreme court in 2011, but endorsed passive euthanasia 1.
A pinki virani is not losing any money if aruna shanbaug continues to live. Aruna shanbaug and supreme court pinki virani right to. Journalistactivist pinky virani, who had published a book regarding her case titled arunas story, filed a writ petition under article 32 before the supreme court of india, asking for the legalisation of euthanasia so that arunas continued suffering could be terminated by withdrawing medical support. Journalist and writer pinki virani, who has written a book titled aruna s story, says, the worst part.
Virani had narrated the harrowing lifestory of aruna in her 1998 nonfiction book called aruna s story, while. Mar 03, 2011 kem hospital has taken care of aruna shanbaug. Aruna shanbaug has not asked for her death or stop of food supply. The day coincided with the release of a book dedicated to her. She contended that the patient had been in a permanent vegetative state for the past many years and did. Aruna shanbaug case played large role in scs landmark. The woman whos fighting for aruna shanbaug youtube. The only silver lining in this terrible history is that viranis passionate plea for euthanasia for shanbaug would start the debate that would ultimately make passive euthanasia legal in india. How aruna shanbaug changed the euthanasia debate in india. Lushin dubeys next play deals with aruna shanbaug rape. Aruna, even in her comatose state, was looked up to for. Pinki virani documented shanbaug s story in a book called aruna s story.
She introduces the book to the mass by saying that i report. May 18, 2015 and she gave india a passive euthanasia law before doing so, journalist and author pinki virani, who wrote arunas story, a book on the nurses plight, told the bbc. Arunas story ebook by pinki virani 9789351180760 rakuten kobo. A pinki virani made money by writing a book about aruna shanbaugas suffering. Pdf the book is a meticulous collection divided into three segments. Child sexual abuse in india which won the national award, and deaf heaven. In aruna s story, a book on shanbaug s life, human rights activist and author pinki virani writes. The true account of a rape and its aftermath, published 25 years after shanbaug slipped into pvs. May 30, 2015 the man who brutally assaulted mumbai nurse aruna shanbaug, leaving her in a coma for 42 years, works as a labourer in a village in uttar pradeshs ghaziabad, a local newspaper claimed on friday. May 18, 2016 pinki virani, author of arunas story, wants passive euthanasia act renamed as the aruna act the awardwinning author has written a personal plea to the union health minister, dr j p nadda, to. Its a heartbreaking account of what happened to aruna shanbaug, how her. Extracts from journalist pinki viranis book, aruna. Aruna shanbaug case played large role in scs landmark verdict on passive euthanasia.
The petitioners next friend ms pinky virani in legal terminology, a next friend is a person admitted to or appointed by a court to act for the benefit of a person. The following extract is taken from pinki virani s book aruna s story. In her petition, pinki virani said that ms shanbaug had. Lushin dubeys next play deals with aruna shanbaug rape case kolkata. Pinki virani wrote about a book on shanbaug in 1998 titled aruna s story. Aruna shanbaug s tragic story makes for disturbing reading. Prominent stage personality lushin dubeys next production is based on journalist pinki virani s book about indian nurse aruna. Pinki virani had filed a plea in 2009 seeking that aruna shanbaug, who lived in a vegetative state for. Hence, we are treating the kem hospital staff as the next friend of aruna shanbaug and we decline to. Nov 29, 2009 pinki virani, whose book arunas story, first drew attention to rape victim aruna shanbaug, feels there is no other way out for her on friday, november 27, 2009 aruna shanbaug, a former nurse at. Pinki virani is not losing any money if aruna shanbaug continues to live. Lushin dubeys next play deals with aruna shanbaug rape case. Pinki virani wrote about a book on shanbaug in 1998 titled arunas story.
Pinki virani project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. That was the first time i came to know about the tragic case of aruna shanbaug through the pen of her journalist friend pinki virani. Pinki virani, author of arunas story, wants passive. Virani had narrated the harrowing lifestory of aruna in her 1998 nonfiction book called arunas story, while. The true account of a rape and its aftermath ebook. Virani decided to write the book when she realised that shanbaugs rapist served sentences for assault and robbery, but not for rape. I had heard about the word euthanasia or mercy killing but this book led me to learn more. Nurses and her family had lost interest in aruna, i had to do something. The man who was in love with aruna shanbaug breaks his silence to speak about his loss.
In aruna s story, journalist pinki virani has recreated the reallife tragic events of aruna shanbaug, a nurse who once worked at king edward memorial hospital. May 19, 2015 nurses and her family had lost interest in aruna, i had to do something. Buy arunas story book online at low prices in india. Pinki virani has written a book about aruna shanbaug and has visited her a few times, and we have great respect for her for the social causes she has espoused, but she cannot claim to have the extent of attachment or bonding with aruna which the kem hospital staff, which has been looking after her for years, claims to have. Pinki virani has written a book about aruna shanbaug and has visited her a few times, and we have. Journalist pinki virani recreates the reallife tragedy of arunas stories shanbaug, who was attacked with a dog chain and brutally raped in the very hospital where she was a nurse, and abandoned by her family thereafter. Pinki virani, wrote a book, titled arunas life, which is a stepbystep description of the horrific event.
As a staff nurse, petitioner aruna shanbaug was working in king edward memorial kem, parel, mumbai. In legal parlance, a next friend is a person who represents another person who is under disability and unable to decide for himselfherself and who has no legal guardian. India court rejects aruna shanbaug euthanasia plea bbc news. In this wellresearched narrative, virani has pieced together many details of the victim s life, which paints a personal account of this woman s life. Aruna s story journalistactivist pinki virani, who published a book regarding this case titled aruna s story, filed a writ petition in 2009 before the apex court under article 32, seeking. Duttakumar desai wrote the marathi play katha arunachi in 199495, which was performed at college level and subsequently staged by vinay apte in 2002. A remarkable work of investigative reporting and nonfiction writing in the tradition of truman capotes in cold blood. Pinki virani, wrote a book, titled aruna s life, which is a stepbystep description of the horrific event. Arunas stories by pinki virani in arunaa s story, journalist pinki virani has recreated the reallife tragic events of aruna shanbaug, a nurse who once worked at king edward memorial hospital. Born in 1948 at haldipur, karnataka, aruna was employed as a nurse at the kind edward memorial hospital kem in. Buy aruna s story book online at best prices in india on.
Mar 10, 2018 in 2011, the supreme court had recognised passive euthanasia in aruna shanbaug case by which it had permitted withdrawal of lifesustaining treatment from patients not in a position to make an informed decision. Pinki virani of mumbai filed a writ petition in the supreme court claiming to be arunas next friend. Extracts from journalist pinki virani s book, aruna. Femina spoke to social activist and journalist pinki virani at that time. The ward boy was not tried for rape because he did not.
Pinki virani first came face to face with aruna s case as a reporter. Jan 01, 1998 a remarkable work of investigative reporting and nonfiction writing in the tradition of truman capotes in cold blood journalist pinki virani recreates the reallife tragedy of aruna shanbaug, who was attacked with a dog chain and brutally raped in the very hospital where she was a nurse, and abandoned by her family thereafter. Activist pinki virani objects to age clause in euthanasia bill livemint. Reacting to the news of her death, virani said, aruna got justice after all these painful years. Lushin dubeys next play deals with aruna shanbaug rape case the play, which will be staged in september is based on journalist pinki viranis book about the indian nurse. In this wellresearched narrative, virani has pieced together many details of the victima s life, which paints a personal account of this womana s life. Aruna shanbaug and right to live pinki virani plea for. A vegetative state is a condition which arises after a patient suffers from severe brain damage. Pinki virani is not family member or relative of aruna shanbaug.
Pinki virani born 30 january 1959 is an indian writer, journalist, humanrights activist and author who has won critical acclaim for her books once was bombay, arunas story, bitter chocolate. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read arunas story. How the life and death of aruna shanbaug changed the. Pinki virani born 30 january 1959 is an indian writer, journalist, humanrights activist and author who has won critical acclaim for her books once was bombay, aruna s story, bitter chocolate. In the vegetative state patients can open their eyelids occasionally and demonstrate sleepwake cycles, but completely lack cognitive function. May 31, 2015 aruna shanbaug was a nurse at the king edward memorial hospital,parel,mumbai and was sexually assaulted by a ward boy, named sohanlal bartha walmiki, of the same hospital, back in 1973. Read arunas story the true account of a rape and its aftermath by pinki virani. Nurse aruna shanbaug, whose euthanasia plea was rejected in 2011, finally finds peace after 42 years of suffering. Theatre personality lushin dubey s upcoming production is based on journalist pinki virani s book on the tragic life of nurse aruna shanbaug. Nurses and her family had lost interest in aruna, i had to do. It appears that for a crucial, critical period her brain was deprived of oxygen. I never missed even a single article on aruna mumbai mirror. Pinki virani born 30 january 1959 is an indian writer, journalist, humanrights activist and.
Prisoner of the state, held hostage by the quality of its mercy. Pinki virani, whose book aruna s story, first drew attention to rape victim aruna shanbaug, feels there is no other way out for her on friday, november 27, 2009 aruna shanbaug, a former nurse at. Mumbai nurse aruna shanbaugs attacker found in up village. May 19, 2015 nurse aruna shanbaug gave the gift of passive euthanasia to the country and brought patients rights into focus, even though the system failed her, said writer pinki virani, who filed a. Vivid and gutwrenching, this is a book that will haunt the reader long after the. Nurse aruna shanbaug, whose euthanasia plea was rejected. Name the new bill for terminally ill patients after aruna, whose. On aruna shanbaugs 69th birth anniversary, her friend pinki virani has a request for the ministry of health and family welfare. The case for aruna shanbaug was filed by a journalist who had written a book about her. Aruna died on monday, at kem hospital in mumbai, after being in coma for.
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