Talking Point

Dear God: Are boys better than girls? I know you are one – But try to be fair! “The above simple letter from a child crystallizes the vexing debate about the role of women in the Church and the world.” – Ruthe Tucker “Multiplied millions of women all over the world are looking over the church’s shoulder, longing to see …

A little girl and her father were crossing a flimsy bridge. The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter:  “Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don’t fall into the river.” And the little girl said, “No, Dad. You hold my hand.” “What’s the difference?” asked the puzzled father “There is a big difference,” replied …

Parenting is a challenging and unique experience!  By ‘unique’ I mean that it is something that comes to us only by personal, practical experience.  It deals with practical, real-life contexts and therefore can be only-self-taught.  Books explaining principles of Parenting or the experiences of others can help us- but cannot be really passed from one to another. I’d like to …

Be informed of the Legal angle as provided in the Indian Penal Code EVE-TEASING (These laws apply to both women and girls) Section 209, IPC— Obscene acts and songs- Whoever, to the annoyance of others: does any obscene act in any public places or sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words in or near any public place, …

Pune shivered through it as the Times of India reported on one of the most bizarre and enraging stories of all time (at least till that report which appeared in 1991). A 13-year old schoolgirl from a middle class family was abducted by a car mechanic, then raped by him and his three mechanic friends in a public toilet. It …

“I’m tired of you, and all the things you put me through—I can’t take it anymore!” Have you ever felt like that? Have you ever thought about leaving your mate because he—or she—refuses to fulfill his— or her—part of the marriage? What is a person supposed to do when a mate will not? Is your marriage about to become another …

Thara Wholsitic Development of Women THARA in the North East 2006-2010 We have taken on more than 200 Projects, successfully. Most of the Projects are currently financially independent. Assam Mizoram Manipur THARA—In Bangalore Slums  2011-2013 Literacy class After the Course, women not only help their children but also are able to read the sign board and board on bus wherever …

Consider that they have known him his whole life. They don’t know you like he does.  They might fear being replaced.  You crave approval.  There are few relationships fraught with as much potential for misunderstanding and missteps.  But these relationships are also full of potential. Someone once told me that deciding to love each day, no matter how you are …

Most youngsters today, who have been bitten by the travel bug, choose to study abroad. But with the dollar value on the rise not everyone finds overseas education affordable. Here is a list of six scenic destinations that offer affordable education to international students. The countries are safe, beautiful and education here does not pinch the pocket as heavily as …

Who they are A group of anonymous volunteers who call themselves the Ugly Indians (the number is growing everyday) who feel strongly about the state of visible filth in cities across the country. Their philosophy Their philosophy can be described as: Kaam chalu mooh bandh. Stop Talking, Start Doing. What they say It’s time we admitted that many of India’s …