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Most health care systems do not notice or aid human trafficking victims. Karuna discusses the process of social exclusion, harassment and vulnerability in the lives of these survivors.
India’s popularity with gender differences is questioned at the India Art Fair, an annual event with artists, curators, buyers and gawkers. New York Times reveals art with a hint of the problematic nature of gender based outcomes.
Janet Maslin reviews Katherine Boo’s first book, ‘Behind the Beautiful Forevers.’ “Zehrunisa Husain was a tear-factory even on good days; it was one of her chief ways of starting conversations,” Katherine Boo writes about a woman’s tale in a setting of half an acre of 335 huts, 3,000 people in Annawadi, the Mumbai slum.
Mustansir Dalvi brings his insights to the news that no cases of polio were detected in the last calendar year inIndia.
Telugu writer Chaso’s collection of short fiction “Dolls’ Wedding” tells story of a great-grandmother who reminisces her childhood that was full of injustices. Jabberwock throws some light on her resignation to her former experiences.
Sharon Green tackles the problem of obesity and its prevalence in the society in terms of genes and habits.
Rachel gives us information regarding a research study headed by Boston University on breast cancer among lesbian and bisexual women aimed at reducing health disparities.
Parent tree talks about the importance of inclusion in childhood and how balance can be achieved to make a child’s life much better.
Bishwanath Ghosh opens our eyes to the lovers’ lane and frequent instances of interruption in the name of culture and tradition. Valentine’s day is only round the corner!
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Yuvaraj Shele, a small-time worker from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, did battle many odds and arranged for his mother Ratna’s wedding a few weeks ago. The main point that he put forth was that he felt his mother was lonely and saw the need for her to live happily.
A myth that goes without saying is that only a woman can understand another woman better. What happens when a man does understand what a woman goes through? Especially when the woman is his mother, that too when she is a widow?
This scene does remind of a few movies/web series where the daughter/son do realize their mother’s emotions and towards the end, they approve of their new relationship.
Just because they are married a husband isn’t entitled to be violent to his wife. Just because a man is "in love" with a woman, it doesn't give him a right to be violent.
Trigger Warning: This speaks of graphic details of violence against women and may be triggering for survivors.
Anger is a basic human emotion, just like happiness or being sad. One chooses his/her way of expressing that emotion. It is safe until that action stays within oneself.
What happens when that feeling is forced upon another? The former becomes the perpetrator, and the latter turns out to be the victim.
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