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Woman says access to fresh milk, seasonal vegetables is a ‘real privilege’. People resonate with her

“I realised it many years ago when…:” reads a part of a comment on a woman’s post on fresh milk, veggies being a privilege.

Published on: Jun 28, 2024, 05:41:43 IST
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What do you think are the real privileges in our lives? As for X user Dhimahi Jain, it comes in the form of fresh milk, seasonal veggies, and more - at least, that’s what her post suggests. What’s interesting is how many people have resonated with her post.

A woman’s post saying access to fresh milk and vegetables is a privilege has gone viral on X. (Unsplash/Carissa Gan, Iñigo De la Maza)
A woman’s post saying access to fresh milk and vegetables is a privilege has gone viral on X. (Unsplash/Carissa Gan, Iñigo De la Maza)

“Lately, I have realised. Access to fresh milk, seasonal vegetables and fruits, fresh paneer, dairy products, and unadulterated food products is a real privilege,” Jain wrote.

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Take a look at the X post here:

An individual, agreeing with the post, wrote, “I realised it many years back when the taste of milk, fruits, and vegetables was different. The mangoes were ripening faster than usual without aroma. I kept lots of tomatoes outside the refrigerator for one month, and they did not get damaged. Branded Ghee is a palm oil mix.”

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Arguing, another person added, “Move out of your city, and you'll realise that water and electricity are also privileges enjoyed only by a few in India.”

A third person commented, “So living in Tier 3 is a privilege, you mean”. Jain replied, “Kinda, I mean imagine you don't have to move to another city, just for money.”

As for this individual, they expressed, “The things we considered luxury in the past are getting cheap and things we took for granted are becoming luxury.”

What are your thoughts on this post about basic things in life being called privilege?

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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