Men against violence: Learn masculinity from Mahatma Gandhi?

Men against violence-1 Learn masculinity from Mahatma Gandhi? Nasiruddin Haider Khan DHAKA: "Women have raised their voices against gender-based violence. They have fought for policies and laws. But now it is high time that women's movement should engage men. There are...

Of tribes and times

Of tribes and timesBindu Gurtoo, CNS Sikkim, that tiny outcrop in the eastern Himalayas, is a little jewel that makes an interesting contribution to the bewildering cultural and ethnic diversity of India. On the face of it, Sikkim has always seemed an idyllic, lost- in- the...

North Indian village boy shared J8 summit experience

North Indian village boy shared J8 summit experienceAlka Pande - Education till class twelfth should be compulsory for each child in India.- Each village in the country should have not only primary schools but also higher secondary schools.- Teachers should teach with...

Ban Racism and not the Burqa

Ban Racism and not the BurqaBindu GurtooSo the French president has gone and done it. In the first presidential address in the French Parliament since 1848, the esteemed President talked about… the Burqa! By declaring, quite theatrically in the parliament that there was no...

What is to be done in the next five years?

What is to be done in the next five years?Rahul PandeyThe United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has been re-elected with near majority. With the country facing a host of social, economic and political problems, its plate is full. Most sectors and people are reeling...

Taking the Law in their hands

Taking the Law in their handsAnjali SinghLucknow: It comes as a blessing in disguise for many estranged couples hoping to find a solution to their marital problems. Trapped in a never ending circle of appearing on dates, filing FIRs, dodging recoveries and refusing to budge...

Call for Action to Combat Epidemic of Non-communicable Diseases

Call for International Action to Combat Epidemic of Non-communicable DiseasesThe International Diabetes Federation (IDF), International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and World Heart Federation (WHF) issued a joint statement on 19 May 2009 that calls on the international...

The girl child victim of acid attack gets support

The girl child victim of acid attack gets supportLucknow, INDIA: The case of Baby Bitta, the youngest acid attack victim came up for hearing at the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 12 May 2009 at the Government Children’s Home (Infants) at Prag...

Justice where art thou? 2 years of Dr Binayak Sen's imprisonment

Justice where art thou? Two years of Dr Binayak Sen's imprisonment Jonathan Mann awardee (2008) Dr Binayak Sen, who is a well-known paediatrician and human rights defender, will complete two years on 14 May 2009 in a Raipur prison on false charges of abetting Maoist activity...