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What Are The Biggest Issues Faced By The People Of Lower And Middle Class Section?

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Continuing in a world like the present times requires hardships unprecedented in the bygone days.  Infested by the social evils and inequalities, the human mind clinches new trophies of frustration and failures every new day.  With the massive implementation of pro bourgeoisie and petty bourgeoisie policies, the working people find themselves in an abyss of unfulfilled hopes … [Read more...]

“After My Relatives Raped Me 30-40 Times, It Didn’t Hurt”, She Said Recalling Her Childhood Days

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"It's been years. I don’t feel the pain in my vagina anymore". "But why didn’t you tell anyone?" "I was shocked. Ma used to see my vagina bleed, she never did anything. So, I thought it’s something to be done regularly. I was 7 then. I am 20 now." "Since then? Till you moved out? Every day?" "Almost, till I planned to move out." As we were enjoying "Nimbu chay", … [Read more...]

Being Abducted And Sold To An Abusive Family Wasn’t The Worst For Her. It’s What Followed Next!

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The train slowly drew into the station. After getting up, and keeping my luggage at its place when I was having a cup of tea, I saw a couple along with their little son coming towards my seat. After they inquired about the seat number, berth and all, they all settled just in front of my seat. I saw two aged people probably their parents, bid them goodbye. On seeing them, I … [Read more...]

Every 3rd Rape Victim In India Is A Child. Who Is Going To Protect Their Innocence?

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‘A child can ask questions that a wise man cannot answer’  - Unknown The other day, my friend/fellow blogger messaged me and asked me to contribute an article on ‘Child sex abuse’. When I read ‘child sex abuse’ in his message, my brain froze, I did not know what to write. Had he asked me to write something about women’s safety or about rape maybe I could have written like 10 … [Read more...]