To be young and in love has proved fatal for many in parts of north India as an intolerant and bigoted society refuses to accept any violation of its rigid code of decorum, especially when it comes to women.
The usual remedy to such murders, for that is what they are, is to suggest that society must be prevailed upon to be more gender-sensitive and shed prejudices of caste and class.
Like the case of Sati and dowry where there are specific laws with maximum and minimum terms of punishment, honour killings, too, merit a second look under the law. In many cases, the victims who run away with ‘unsuitable’ partners are lured back home after FIRs are filed by their families.
The police cannot be unaware that in many cases they are coming back to certain death at the hands of their relatives and fellow villagers. Yet, pre-emptive action to protect them is never taken. Undoubtedly, the virus of caste and class that affects those carrying out such crimes affects the police in the area too. But that can be no excuse to sanction murder. Active policing and serious penal sanctions are the only antidote to this most dishonourable practice.
source- HT
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Delhi Elections
As Voters for the first time what are the issues i really want the government to take up...
Firstly, the major issue what according to me is most important is the poor sanitation and drainage system of the city. People do not get safe drinking water and the majority of diseases occur because the same.Its only the 'elite' areas where the sanitation system is a bit proper but it is masses who suffer!
Secondly, In my vicinity there is a huge problem of parking space in the near by market.
The number of cars just seem to be increasing and as a result there is no space on roads. Through the elections I would want politicians to think of innovative ideas regarding environment like we saw in Banglore , the top guns of the firms started coming by cycles. Status not at the cost of "OUR MOTHER EARTH"
Thirdly, security also is a very important issue. "Women are not safe in Delhi"
a comment heard every now and then but the issue in slumber...
would want constructive approach towards the issue rather than motherly concern like " girls are being too adventurous "
Fourthly, as a daily commuter would want the public transport be in highlight. DTC, and BLUE LINES are way to over crowded to take nad our very dear AUTO WALA'S fear to go by meter. More stringent traffic rules need to be implemented.
LASTLY, I would want to see the government which comes to power giving more responsibility to the youth and the cabinet positions too..
AS we are the changing face of INDIA, who should work on the field of education and poverty!
Firstly, the major issue what according to me is most important is the poor sanitation and drainage system of the city. People do not get safe drinking water and the majority of diseases occur because the same.Its only the 'elite' areas where the sanitation system is a bit proper but it is masses who suffer!
Secondly, In my vicinity there is a huge problem of parking space in the near by market.
The number of cars just seem to be increasing and as a result there is no space on roads. Through the elections I would want politicians to think of innovative ideas regarding environment like we saw in Banglore , the top guns of the firms started coming by cycles. Status not at the cost of "OUR MOTHER EARTH"
Thirdly, security also is a very important issue. "Women are not safe in Delhi"
a comment heard every now and then but the issue in slumber...
would want constructive approach towards the issue rather than motherly concern like " girls are being too adventurous "
Fourthly, as a daily commuter would want the public transport be in highlight. DTC, and BLUE LINES are way to over crowded to take nad our very dear AUTO WALA'S fear to go by meter. More stringent traffic rules need to be implemented.
LASTLY, I would want to see the government which comes to power giving more responsibility to the youth and the cabinet positions too..
AS we are the changing face of INDIA, who should work on the field of education and poverty!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
A Diwali Alone..
Due to a sudden demise of a close kin, we were not supposed to celebrate Diwali...
Amongst all the rush, me and my sister were left alone on this Diwali, and i realized life is nothing without our family!
My sister was my responsibility and we were all by our selves,,,
Though i tried bringing the festivity at home for her, hope she liked it!
In this course at least i learned cooking a bit, which i enjoyed and making some sweets too. Perhaps, i can boast i have become responsible.
but certainly, i gave a gift to this girl who is the daughter of a nearby vegetable vendor and i see her scribbling A, B, C.... on the road with a stick!!
so i decided to gift her a notebook and a pack of pencils, with some chocolates..
She was hesitant but then with a smile I said YEH AAPKE LIYE HAI.. IS DIWALI PAR!!
And her smile was my DIWALI GIFT!! And thank you sir for the assignment.
A VERY HAPPY DIWALI!!
Amongst all the rush, me and my sister were left alone on this Diwali, and i realized life is nothing without our family!
My sister was my responsibility and we were all by our selves,,,
Though i tried bringing the festivity at home for her, hope she liked it!
In this course at least i learned cooking a bit, which i enjoyed and making some sweets too. Perhaps, i can boast i have become responsible.
but certainly, i gave a gift to this girl who is the daughter of a nearby vegetable vendor and i see her scribbling A, B, C.... on the road with a stick!!
so i decided to gift her a notebook and a pack of pencils, with some chocolates..
She was hesitant but then with a smile I said YEH AAPKE LIYE HAI.. IS DIWALI PAR!!
And her smile was my DIWALI GIFT!! And thank you sir for the assignment.
A VERY HAPPY DIWALI!!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Global Warming is defined as the increase of the average temperature on Earth. As the Earth is getting hotter, disasters like hurricanes, droughts and floods are getting more frequent.
Over the last 100 years, the average temperature of the air near the Earth´s surface has risen a little less than 1° Celsius (0.74 ± 0.18°C, or 1.3 ± 0.32° Fahrenheit). Does not seem all that much? It is responsible for the conspicuous increase in storms, floods and raging forest fires we have seen in the last ten years, though, say scientists.
Their data show that an increase of one degree Celsius makes the Earth warmer now than it has been for at least a thousand years. Out of the 20 warmest years on record, 19 have occurred since 1980. The three hottest years ever observed have all occurred in the last eight years, even.
But it is not only about how much the Earth is warming, it is also about how fast it is warming. There have always been natural climate changes – Ice Ages and the warm intermediate times between them – but those evolved over periods of 50,000 to 100,000 years.
A temperature rise as fast as the one we have seen over the last 30 years has never happened before, as far as scientists can ascertain. Moreover, normally the Earth should now be in a cool-down-period, according to natural effects like solar cycles and volcano activity, not in a heating-up phase.
All these facts lead scientists to infer that the global warming we now experience is not a natural occurrence and that it is not brought on by natural causes.
Over the last 100 years, the average temperature of the air near the Earth´s surface has risen a little less than 1° Celsius (0.74 ± 0.18°C, or 1.3 ± 0.32° Fahrenheit). Does not seem all that much? It is responsible for the conspicuous increase in storms, floods and raging forest fires we have seen in the last ten years, though, say scientists.
Their data show that an increase of one degree Celsius makes the Earth warmer now than it has been for at least a thousand years. Out of the 20 warmest years on record, 19 have occurred since 1980. The three hottest years ever observed have all occurred in the last eight years, even.
But it is not only about how much the Earth is warming, it is also about how fast it is warming. There have always been natural climate changes – Ice Ages and the warm intermediate times between them – but those evolved over periods of 50,000 to 100,000 years.
A temperature rise as fast as the one we have seen over the last 30 years has never happened before, as far as scientists can ascertain. Moreover, normally the Earth should now be in a cool-down-period, according to natural effects like solar cycles and volcano activity, not in a heating-up phase.
All these facts lead scientists to infer that the global warming we now experience is not a natural occurrence and that it is not brought on by natural causes.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
PASSION
Passion.... as we know is something you are really enthusiastic about!
For me passion is... ummm hmmmm... not getting an adjective ???
It is what I am crazy about!
I think its only Abhay Sir who makes our heads work.. who makes us think.. or i'll say i never thought existed!
after a lot of introspection i found my "PASSION"
its writing, i am an ardent writer, all my daily incidents have their special place in my diary entries! Every night i read the previous page and just smile!
Feel contented!
And i write it everyday!!!
anything for which i feel very strongly about also comes on my blog!
Also activism is something i find zeal in, spl. women centric issues!
there are lot of things i feel enthusiastic about, but i hope i'll be able to turn this activism into some constructive change in society!
For me passion is... ummm hmmmm... not getting an adjective ???
It is what I am crazy about!
I think its only Abhay Sir who makes our heads work.. who makes us think.. or i'll say i never thought existed!
after a lot of introspection i found my "PASSION"
its writing, i am an ardent writer, all my daily incidents have their special place in my diary entries! Every night i read the previous page and just smile!
Feel contented!
And i write it everyday!!!
anything for which i feel very strongly about also comes on my blog!
Also activism is something i find zeal in, spl. women centric issues!
there are lot of things i feel enthusiastic about, but i hope i'll be able to turn this activism into some constructive change in society!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
traditional folk media
“Traditional folk media” is a term used to denote “people’s performances”. It describes folk dance, rural drama and musical variety of the village people. This term speaks of those performing arts which are cultural symbols of a people.
“TRADITIONAL FOLK MEDIA “ FOR COMMUNICATION
For millions of people living in remote areas in developing countries , to whom information is to be quickly imparted, mass media channels of sound and sight do hold a glamour bit often enough they mask the message.
It is an acceptable means of bringing development issues into the community on its own terms. They have proved to be highly influential with rural masses.
“TRADITIONAL FOLK MEDIA “ FOR COMMUNICATION
For millions of people living in remote areas in developing countries , to whom information is to be quickly imparted, mass media channels of sound and sight do hold a glamour bit often enough they mask the message.
It is an acceptable means of bringing development issues into the community on its own terms. They have proved to be highly influential with rural masses.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Unemployment
India as a nation is faced with massive problem of unemployment. Unemployment can be defined as a state of worklessness for a man fit and willing to work. It is a condition of involuntary and not voluntary idleness. Some features of unemployment have been identified as follows:
1. The incidence of unemployment is much higher in urban areas than in rural areas.
2. Unemployment rates for women are higher than those for men.
3. The incidence of unemployment among the educated is much higher than the overall unemployment.
4. There is greater unemployment in agricultural sector than in industrial and other major sectors.
(1) Voluntary unemployment
In this type of unemployment a person is out of job of his own desire doesn't work on the prevalent or prescribed wages. Either he wants higher wages or doesn't want to work at all. It is in fact social problem leading to social disorganization. Social problems and forces such as a revolution, a social upheaval, a class struggle, a financial or economic crisis a war between nations, mental illness, political corruption mounting unemployment and crime etc. threaten the smooth working of society. Social values are often regarded as the sustaining forces of society. They contribute to the strength and stability of social order. But due to rapid social change new values come up and some of the old values decline. At the same time, people are not is a position to reject the old completely and accept the new altogether. Here, conflict between the old and the new is the inevitable result which leads to the social disorganization in imposed situation. In economic terminology this situation is voluntary unemployment.
(2) In voluntary unemployment
In this type of situation the person who is unemployed has no say in the matter. It means that a person is separated from remunerative work and devoid of wages although he is capable of earning his wages and is also anxious to earn them. Forms and types of unemployment according to Hock are.
1. Cyclical unemployment - This is the result of the trade cycle which is a part of the capitalist system. In such a system, there is greater unemployment and when there is depression a large number of people are rendered unemployed. Since such an economic crisis is the result of trade cycle, the unemployment is a part of it.
2. Sudden unemployment - When at the place where workers have been employed there is some change, a large number of persons are unemployed. It all happens in the industries, trades and business where people are employed for a job and suddenly when the job has ended they are asked to go.
3. Unemployment caused by failure of Industries - In many cases, a business a factory or an industry has to close down. There may be various factors responsible for it there may be dispute amongst the partners, the business may give huge loss or the business may not turn out to be useful and so on.
4. Unemployment caused by deterioration in Industry and business - In various industries, trades or business, sometimes, there is deterioration. This deterioration may be due to various factors. In efficiency of the employers, keen competitions less profit etc. are some of the factors responsible for deterioration in the industry and the business.
5. Seasonal unemployment - Certain industries and traders engage workers for a particular season. When the season has ended the workers are rendered unemployed. Sugar industry is an example of this type of seasonal unemployment.
The problem of unemployment has becoming a colossal. Various problems have caused this problem. There are individual factors like age, vocational unfitness and physical disabilities which restrict the people. External factors include technological and economic factors. There is enormous increase in the population. Every year India adds to her population afresh. More than this every year about 5 million people become eligible for securing jobs. Business field is subject to ups and downs of trade cycle and globalization. Economic depression or sick industries are often close down compelling their employees to become unemployed. Technological advancement contributes to economic development .But unplanned and uncontrolled growth of technology is causing havoc on job opportunities. The computerization and automation has led to technological unemployment. Strikes and lockouts have become inseparable aspect of the industrial world today. Due to these industries often face economic loses and production comes down. Since workers do not get any salary or wages during the strike period they suffer from economic hardships. They become permanently or temporarily unemployed. Today young people are not ready to take jobs which are considered to be socially degrading or lowly. Our educational system has its own irreparable defects and its contribution to the unemployment is an open truth.Our education does not prepare the minds of young generation to become self-employed on the contrary it makes them dependent on government vacancies which are hard to come. Our State right from the beginning of Five year plans has introduced several employment generating schemes and programmes over the years but in the absence of proper implementation and monitoring have failed to achieve the required targets. Recently UPA Government has come up with Rural Employment Guarantee program which aims to provide minimum days of employment to people living in the villages. This is a laudable programme if implemented sincerely because it will provide employment to people during natural calamities like drought, floods etc. The remedial measures for reducing unemployment may lay greater emphasis on creation of opportunities for self -employment, augmentation of productivity and income levels of the working poor, shift in emphasis from creation of relief type of employment to the building up of durable productive assets in the rural areas and instead of attempting to revert somewhat to protectionist policies the pace of privatization may be accelerated.
India as a nation is faced with massive problem of unemployment. Unemployment can be defined as a state of worklessness for a man fit and willing to work. It is a condition of involuntary and not voluntary idleness. Some features of unemployment have been identified as follows:
1. The incidence of unemployment is much higher in urban areas than in rural areas.
2. Unemployment rates for women are higher than those for men.
3. The incidence of unemployment among the educated is much higher than the overall unemployment.
4. There is greater unemployment in agricultural sector than in industrial and other major sectors.
(1) Voluntary unemployment
In this type of unemployment a person is out of job of his own desire doesn't work on the prevalent or prescribed wages. Either he wants higher wages or doesn't want to work at all. It is in fact social problem leading to social disorganization. Social problems and forces such as a revolution, a social upheaval, a class struggle, a financial or economic crisis a war between nations, mental illness, political corruption mounting unemployment and crime etc. threaten the smooth working of society. Social values are often regarded as the sustaining forces of society. They contribute to the strength and stability of social order. But due to rapid social change new values come up and some of the old values decline. At the same time, people are not is a position to reject the old completely and accept the new altogether. Here, conflict between the old and the new is the inevitable result which leads to the social disorganization in imposed situation. In economic terminology this situation is voluntary unemployment.
(2) In voluntary unemployment
In this type of situation the person who is unemployed has no say in the matter. It means that a person is separated from remunerative work and devoid of wages although he is capable of earning his wages and is also anxious to earn them. Forms and types of unemployment according to Hock are.
1. Cyclical unemployment - This is the result of the trade cycle which is a part of the capitalist system. In such a system, there is greater unemployment and when there is depression a large number of people are rendered unemployed. Since such an economic crisis is the result of trade cycle, the unemployment is a part of it.
2. Sudden unemployment - When at the place where workers have been employed there is some change, a large number of persons are unemployed. It all happens in the industries, trades and business where people are employed for a job and suddenly when the job has ended they are asked to go.
3. Unemployment caused by failure of Industries - In many cases, a business a factory or an industry has to close down. There may be various factors responsible for it there may be dispute amongst the partners, the business may give huge loss or the business may not turn out to be useful and so on.
4. Unemployment caused by deterioration in Industry and business - In various industries, trades or business, sometimes, there is deterioration. This deterioration may be due to various factors. In efficiency of the employers, keen competitions less profit etc. are some of the factors responsible for deterioration in the industry and the business.
5. Seasonal unemployment - Certain industries and traders engage workers for a particular season. When the season has ended the workers are rendered unemployed. Sugar industry is an example of this type of seasonal unemployment.
The problem of unemployment has becoming a colossal. Various problems have caused this problem. There are individual factors like age, vocational unfitness and physical disabilities which restrict the people. External factors include technological and economic factors. There is enormous increase in the population. Every year India adds to her population afresh. More than this every year about 5 million people become eligible for securing jobs. Business field is subject to ups and downs of trade cycle and globalization. Economic depression or sick industries are often close down compelling their employees to become unemployed. Technological advancement contributes to economic development .But unplanned and uncontrolled growth of technology is causing havoc on job opportunities. The computerization and automation has led to technological unemployment. Strikes and lockouts have become inseparable aspect of the industrial world today. Due to these industries often face economic loses and production comes down. Since workers do not get any salary or wages during the strike period they suffer from economic hardships. They become permanently or temporarily unemployed. Today young people are not ready to take jobs which are considered to be socially degrading or lowly. Our educational system has its own irreparable defects and its contribution to the unemployment is an open truth.Our education does not prepare the minds of young generation to become self-employed on the contrary it makes them dependent on government vacancies which are hard to come. Our State right from the beginning of Five year plans has introduced several employment generating schemes and programmes over the years but in the absence of proper implementation and monitoring have failed to achieve the required targets. Recently UPA Government has come up with Rural Employment Guarantee program which aims to provide minimum days of employment to people living in the villages. This is a laudable programme if implemented sincerely because it will provide employment to people during natural calamities like drought, floods etc. The remedial measures for reducing unemployment may lay greater emphasis on creation of opportunities for self -employment, augmentation of productivity and income levels of the working poor, shift in emphasis from creation of relief type of employment to the building up of durable productive assets in the rural areas and instead of attempting to revert somewhat to protectionist policies the pace of privatization may be accelerated.
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