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Khap – The Taliban Of India
A terrorist is someone who instills fear and terror in the minds of the people by his actions. Similarly, millions of youngsters from the northern states of U.P., Haryana, Rajasthan, who are deeply terrorized by this institution called The Khap. They deliver Taliban-style judgments to anyone who refuses to stick to their diktats. These youngsters, as they grow up, get quality education, interact with cosmopolitans and start learning about the evil practices still prevailing in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Current Affairs, Society
Bomb Found In Train, Difused After Six Hour Delay
A major tragedy was averted today when an improvised explosive device (IED) was detected and defused in a three-tier coach of the New Delhi-bound Sampark-Kranti express at Mahoba railway station in Uttar Pradesh. IED was planted in the toilet of the three-tier coach and was spotted by a vigilant woman passenger – Kaushla Devi media reports claim. The police was informed about the Bomb around 9:30 pm in when the station reached Mohaba (300 Km from Lucknow). … Read entire article »
Filed under: Current Affairs, News Updates
Honour Killing
An honor killing is the murder of a family or clan member by one or more fellow family members, where the murderers believe the victim to have brought dishonor upon the family and community. Honour is threatened when a woman engages in, or is suspected of engaging in, an immoral act. This perceived dishonor is normally the result of utilizing dress codes unacceptable to the family ,wanting out of an arranged marriage or choosing to marry by own choice, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education, Society, Youth Affairs
The Power Of Pink
“We ensure you of women empowerment”, “We ensure full security for the women” this is what the politicians promise but, these are the promises that are never met. Therefore, the women today herself took the stand for her rights. The pace at which crimes are increasing has really turned out as a matter of concern. Number of rapes is more than number of murders. And our respective authorities are posing a silent stand on the issue. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Developmental Issues, Society
