The practice of slavery has been abolished some 150 years back. However, today we have something called modern day slavery, a malicious act that is squashing the very prevalence of individuality and most importantly, childhood and its innocence. Slavery today has transformed into its contemporary counterpart which is popularly known as human trafficking, and with children being … [Read more...]
A Letter To The Bangalore Police Commissioner Exposing The Reality Of Sex Business In The City
When the name Bangalore is heard, the pictures of huge IT industry with immensely dedicated and professional engineers from all around the world comes to our mind. But in the midst of these luxurious people we tend to ignore a despicable act going at the epicenter of the city, which directly or indirectly is affecting everyone. The act originates from the prostitution and goes … [Read more...]
Sex business in India has a lot more to it than just a ‘Randi’ in a shiny outfit
Sex is a taboo in India. These six words have all the explanation for why we are not aware of the huge sex business which goes around in our country. Thank God for Bollywood movies, at least we have some idea about prostitution and brothels. But still there is so much about this industry which we don’t know. Yes, it is an industry. An industry worth Rs. 500 crores. The laws … [Read more...]
Married at 15, sexually abused as maid and sold to a brothel in Sona Gacchi – A story that will shock you
It was the summer of 2009; college life was still in the honeymoon period. On a bright Monday morning, I sat all joyous and excited in the classroom, waiting for life’s first interview assignment. However, within an hour, it changed to a strange feeling; a blend of fear, uncertainty and reluctance. The task was to visit a sex worker from Sonagacchi (Asia’s largest brothel) and … [Read more...]