India

It seemed like a miracle to this devastated mother. … Read More»

The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). New Delhi, India. Description: … Read More»

Yesterday was a friends birthday. It is also one the days in Nepal I will never forget. … Read More»

In India, any talk about women's participation in politics or local government is sure to bring out the expression 'pati panchayat.’ It refers to the situation where elected women of village councils … Read More»

The first SlutWalk was organized in India a little over a month ago, in the city of Delhi. It received a lot of flak from all quarters. … Read More»

I saw Rose this morning near the chapel, sitting alone, quiet. Was she praying? I couldn’t say. Last Monday Her baby died. ‘Mummy!’ the baby had cried all day, in pain. In pouring rain … Read More»

It was a cold December 2009, and I had reached Dantewada district, in the state of Chhattisgarh in central India. … Read More»

Scene 1 : I was interviewing the leader a political party for a story. As I was packing up, he told me, ‘you are so smart! … Read More»

I love animals. I hate to see them dying on TV or on the roads. But I love mutton too. I do not like what the US of A has done to the world. But I'd love to visit California and Alaska. … Read More»

‘The new girl in office is a slut’ Says Aaron, my colleague, in a ‘matter of fact’ tone. ‘But, how can you utter such words?’ I say, ‘You barely know her!’ Aaron looks annoyed and bitter … Read More»