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I am a girl, and yes I am pretty, but it does not mean that you can stare, tease or rape me

August 3, 2014 by

I am a girl, and yes I am pretty, but it does not mean that you can stare, tease or rape me

Walking down the streets of Delhi, I am aware of the stares of people.  It is not even dark outside, but I am still in a hurry to reach the safety of my home. I happen to look up, and even though I am wearing a full-sleeved kurti, I can see the man standing on the road side undressing me with his eyes. I shudder and walk faster. I keep asking only one thing to myself all the … [Read more...]

The Act of Indifference – When are we Indians going to speak up?

July 1, 2014 by

The Act of Indifference – When are we Indians going to speak up?

I remember, as a little girl, I used to flip through the glossy pages of magazines like ‘India Today’ , ‘TIME’ and ‘Frontline’ scattered on our coffee table and stare at the colorful pictures. For a girl of eleven, things like proper governance and crime didn’t hold much of an importance. But while I sat there and pretended to read, I often came across big words that I did not … [Read more...]

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