Little angel and tiny minds

Rubiya, a teenage girl from Kerala is too wise and talented for her age. She's an ace dancer, a class topper and an outstanding cadet. But she and her brave parents have a price to pay- being ostracized by their religious community.

Belonging to a Muslim family, Rubiya is shunned by her community for practicing a popular dance form called Bharatnatyam and performing at Hindu temples. But even this little girl understands that art has no boundaries. She remarks- "God is one. When I pay ritualistic obeisance through mudras [hand signs], I am imploring not just the Hindu gods but the supreme creator, which we call by different names."

Perhaps, she has found the spirituality in her beliefs which continue to elude her elders at the mosque. But surely destiny will favour the brave. Read her story on BBC. [Link]