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!!
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