Child marriage, as they say is the process of marrying a girl or a boy below the age of 18. It is a process which is illegal in our country, yet there are places where it is considered as a ritual that’s been performed since generations. I have a maid who’s been working at my house for a long time. One day she came to my place with half her face swollen. Her right eye had … [Read more...]
Citizens Of Allahabad Are Doing Great Things For The City. And We All Should Learn From Them!
The term Smart city might look alluring to many but as the civic authorities of Allahabad continue to sleep, the citizens have formed organisations, forums and societies which will definitely bring about a positive change in our city. When the idea of turning the town of Allahabad into a smart city became a part of news and media, the idea received mixed reactions from … [Read more...]
Why It Always Starts With, ‘Despite Being A Muslim…’ As A Muslim What Am I Presumed To Be?
With each passing day, the lines of secularism, tolerance and religious identity seems to be blurring fast not only in the nation but in the world at large. The recent events that took place during the mid of September 2015, made me sit back and think about many different dimensions that have been added to the identity of Muslim living in India or in any other part of the … [Read more...]
He Dropped Out Of College To Capture The Beauty Of Girls Like Never Before. And It’s Plain Awe!
Click. Click. Click. "Hey dude! Look at these photos. Doesn't she look like a supermodel?" "Yes man! These are so perfectly clicked. It has to be anyways after all you have a diploma in photography. I see your future. It's bright." Reality check. Reality check. Reality check. Did I just hear models? Oh yes! A professional photographer that too with a diploma in … [Read more...]
What Happened To This 3 Year Old Girl Isn’t Common. But Are We Sensitive Enough To Understand It?
Why is rape and molestation becoming a part of our every dose of news? Have we grown so insensitive or is the judiciary and police defunct bodies of the state machinery? Once during my years of post graduation at Jamia, I remember being a part of discussion on violence and media. One of my learned friends commented that with the advent of social media and online media, … [Read more...]
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