Better safe than sorry

MANISHA ALMADI / TNN / Dec 2, 2005, 02:49 IST

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On World AIDS Day, actor Dia Mirza urges people to talk openly about the subject as that's the only way to combat it...

On World AIDS Day, actor Dia Mirza urges people to talk openly about the subject as that's the only way to combat it...
Bollywood actor Dia Mirza participated in a walk in the capital to create AIDS awareness. Wearing the symbolic red ribbon on a sweater, a pair of jeans and sneakers, she attracted a lot of junta on the roads.
Accompanying her were two youngsters who shared the limelight with her for traversing across cities on foot for the cause.And Dia congratulated them by saying she was "delighted and proud to be with the boys".
She said we need to build awareness in the country as "it is the only way to combat AIDS. We must talk openly about it. Parents need to discuss this with their kids so that they don't go wrong.

And realise that there is nothing shameful or bad in talking to your children, as you are only making them alert. Precaution is better than cure," she says. "The schools also need to take this into account," warns Dia.
She feels the reason for the rampant spread of AIDS in India is due to the fact that "we feel ashamed to talk about it, unlike in the West." Dia said she has "nothing against pre-marital sex. I am in a relationship myself.

But practice safe sex! Don't hesitate to ask for condoms at the chemist. This is a major reason for the rising number of HIV positive cases in the country as people don't indulge in safe sex!"
Lastly, on World AIDS Day, Dia would like all to work towards a "healthy nation, especially celebrities as they have the power to influence minds."
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