by Ratna Vira | Feb 15, 2017 | Women Matters
The Supreme Court of India has, in two highly progressive recent judgement, supported the rights of women. Through its rulings, the Court struck blows against the feudal mentality and patriarchal mind-set of some members of society (who try and destroy the identity of...
by Ratna Vira | May 21, 2016 | BD Voice
Bullying. Hazing. Ragging. Whatever be the word you choose for it, the very idea is wrong. It is a power equation where the intention is to destroy the victim. Make no mistake; this is a violation of human rights and is not ‘harmless fun’ or ‘part of childhood’ or...
by Ratna Vira | Sep 28, 2015 | I Stories
Driving down the dusty and pot-holed streets of Gurgaon isn’t much fun at the best of times and not something one does for enjoyment. And yet my face broke into a wide grin as I listened to the radio. 98.3 FM. The RJ was asking Delhi to vote, not for political...
