NASA, one of the top space agencies in the US, hires young geniuses every year for their internship program. Recently, they posted pictures of four of their interns to encourage people to apply for their fall internship. One of the 4 pictures was that of an Indian girl whose work desk was surrounded by idols such as goddesses Laxmi and Saraswati, reports India Today.
Have a look at NASA’s tweet here:
Today's the day: applications for fall NASA internships are due!
Are you ready? Visit @NASAInterns and apply at: https://t.co/s69uwyR1LJ pic.twitter.com/CVwFJGYbms
— NASA (@NASA) July 9, 2021
What came next was several people trolling the girl for having so many idols placed on her work desk. Many made fun of her and claimed that this is unexpected from a scientific mind.
What a petty, small minded person. pic.twitter.com/umXOI0YqJR
— Anang Mittal अनंग मित्तल (@anangbhai) July 11, 2021
What the hack us happening here ,
Isn’t this a Hinduism promotion pic.@Nasa there are so many religions in country if every one working under you start doing like this I think you will became a spiritual hub.
Science is science only no need of personal politics and religion.— APURV KUMAR(nikm) (@APURVkumar003) July 11, 2021
NASA is this some joke??? https://t.co/pmYAJYddzp
— Ayyuuusssshhhhh (@Saguraocacti) July 10, 2021
Why is she displaying so many weird looking barbie dolls ?
— Maharaj🥏 (@Aadi7M3hraj) July 10, 2021
However, many came forward in support of the girl. While some said they were proud of her embracing her culture, others showed off their work desks which had idols placed on them. Have a look:
What a beautiful ensemble of photos. More power to each of them and a shout out to the beautiful Hindu woman for proudly representing her culture 🌺
— Rashmi Samant 🌺 (@RashmiDVS) July 11, 2021
Pic 4: Hindus have the ability to behave in a very instrumental way. So, when it suits them they can act completely modern. And when it suits them they can go back to their tradition, their caste etc. They can hold both the masks together seamlessly. Definition of modern Hindu.
— Dilip Mandal (@Profdilipmandal) July 12, 2021
For all the Hinduphobics out there mocking that Hindu woman. This is my study table and similar to this can be found in almost every Indian every Hindu and you know our numbers. We are everywhere and doing almost every job which you can’t. pic.twitter.com/W8UwpiJcZc
— vikesh sharma (@vikeshs91234131) July 12, 2021
Great to see that Goddess Saraswati has blessed them with knowledge. Can’t wait to see their bright future 🙏🙌
— Abhi and Niyu (@abhiandniyu) July 11, 2021
Hey everyone of you amazing,dedicated young people–congratulations!& to the Hindu girl–worship whom you wish to,how you wish to,& express your love & devotion however you like. Believe in yourself,love yourself,& IGNORE THE HATERS🥰Just spread your wings & fly where you will😍
— Moumanti Podder (@Busybee_mou) July 11, 2021
Congratulations to all of you. Each one of you setting a example in your own way.
Being an Indian , I am especially proud of the 4th pic .
Yes, we Hindus, derive our knowledge & positivity from our religion. We pray every element of nature as deity & derive knowledge from them.— Blank 🇮🇳 (@woke_less) July 11, 2021
4th picture is so beautiful and graceful 🥰
Seems like positive energy always sorrounds her— Simar Kaur (@Skaur_15) July 11, 2021
Here is a person, who owns up her religion, culture, upbringing. Isn’t that something to be proud of! 👏👏
— 𝐍𝐞𝐡𝐚 🇮🇳 (@Neh_hope_faith) July 11, 2021
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