RAPE AND MOLESTATION

GENDERS, media, social trends, TERRORISM, TV
 SHAME GAME !! The Assam Molestation Case has not only once again lowered the head of all Indian men, but has blatantly showed how badly our system, including the police law and politicians handle such issues. (ASSAM MOLESTATION CASE,INDIA TODAY,July 30,2012) It has also broken the myth that east is more tolerant and open minded and safe for the female clan. There was a time when Delhi roads were notorious for being unsafe for woman but now it seems that women and girls are unsafe all over the country, including the broad minded North East and the South, which is known for its high civic sense. Women of all ages ,from all socio economic strata and from any profession, are unsafe on the streets, at workplace and even at home,…
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MIND YOUR LANGUAGE !

Columns and magazines, media, social trends
MIND YOUR LANGUAGE !!!!!!!!!!   Have been disgustingly disappointed after reading  all the early articles,in the recently introduced column Wicked Word,in the WEEK,by V S Jayaschandran( Coming and Groins,THE WEEK,Feb 22,2009)   I am fully aware,that the reader is more open minded today,and doesn't mind a few four or three letter words here and there,but a column,contentratining only on those words is really unwarranted and absurd!Shabha De's Sexes ,was often naughty,but was relevant to current affairs.The newly introduced Wicked Words,may be tougher to write,and may involve a fair amount of research in English Language and literature,and may even be judged a better work of the pen,but it generally makes no sense except the jamboree of few phrases,laced with the use of generally unusable words!   Its usage is akin to…
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