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Where rape is seen as violence

RUCHIRA GUPTA original Source : http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/where-rape-is-seen-as-violence/article4253546.ece Rape cultures are nourished by norms, attitudes, and practices that trivialise, tolerate, or even condone violence against women.The legitimisation of prostitution and trafficking will only support the myth of male supremacy, increasing such crimes A cruel and bizarre idea has surfaced since the rape of the 23-year-old student in Delhi — that prostitution should be legalised because ‘men will be men’ and, if prostitutes exist girls from ‘good’ families will not be raped. Besides the very elitist notion that poor women should be sexually available to protect middle-class women, the idea is an insult to most men who do not have an unbridled sexual desire. Most men will not rape women if they are not obtainable otherwise. Most men, like most women, know that there is an appropriate place and time for sex and build relationships around it. They don’...

Rape In India: Why Are There No Mass Protests For Raped Dalit Women? – OpEd

A foreigners view on India   Rape In India: Why Are There No Mass Protests For Raped Dalit Women? – OpEd Original Source  http://www.eurasiareview.com/28122012-rape-in-india-why-are-there-no-mass-protests-for-raped-dalit-women-oped/

Islam: Religion of Peace By: Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Islam: Religion of Peace By:  Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Islam is a religion of peace. The Arabic root of Islam is ‘silm’ which means peace. Islam aims to build a peaceful society at all cost for that is the bedrock on which all human progress rests. It is because higher human objectives cannot be achieved in the absence of peaceful circumstances. The spiritual as well as moral progress of the individual is possible only in peaceful atmosphere. Hence the atmosphere of peace is essential for the building of good society. Reconciliation is Best According to a verse in the Quran, ‘reconciliation is the best’ (4:128). In the present world, problems inevitably arise between different groups, for no human situation is ever absolutely ideal. Everyone at some point in their life is faced with injustice and the misappropriation of what belongs to them by right. In these situations, only such individuals can establish peace as can rise above all considerations and disdain all pretex...

Dash your dentin, Dart a dazzling smile

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Dazzling white teeth are every body's obsession but teeth begin get darker after a certain age. Over the period of time tiny potholes and cracks naturally form in the teeth . At the same time enamel gets thinner which will lead to more dentin, a yellowish inner layer of the tooth beneath the enamel. Here are some of the natural home remedies for stained teeth. Get rid of tooth stains with these do's and don'ts of teeth whitening Do's: Brush your teeth effectively with soft bristled toothbrush with a proper technique that is brush firmly and not forcefully. Use baking soda with your toothpaste and brush normally. Rinse it away with water afterwards. Gargle with a small capful of peroxide and rinse thoroughly with water after brushing your teeth. Mix charcoal ashes with your toothpaste, and brush for 10 minutes. Brushing with only ashes will still make wonders, as the crystal base chemical has a powerful satin remover. However remember that ...

The customer is always right

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Everyone has heard the adage, “The customer is always right.” And while there are times that this idea can really be put to the test, quality customer service is something that every business, no matter what industry, should aspire to possess. Addressing customer complaints is a key part of nailing down that sterling customer service image. Customer complaints can actually benefit your business, as it gives you a clear idea of what areas need improvement and provides you with direct feedback from your clients. Deftly handling customer complaints can build you a strong and loyal client base; disregarding them can result in nothing but lost sales and a poor brand image.   Jameel Aahmed   By listening to your customers and responding quickly to their concerns, you give them a good reason to keep doing business with you. Customers find change difficult, but they appreciate changes that are in direct response to their suggestions.   You must take action at the time...

Hindu Muslim Unity: Kashmiri Muslims help Hindu family in distress

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SRINAGAR: Muslims in Srinagar found a way around curfew to help a Hindu family in distress. When Krishan Chander Purvi died in the sensitive old city on Wednesday, his daughter Anita knocked at the door of their Muslim neighbours, who came rushing to help the lone pandit family in the area. From informing relatives to calling police for a curfew pass to arranging firewood to taking the body to the crematorium, Muslims did it all. Scores joined the funeral procession of Purvi at Chinkaral Mohalla in sensitive Habba Kadal. “When my father passed away, we first informed our Muslim neighbours. They gave us a lot of support and courage. Even when my father was ill, they would frequently visit to enquire about his health,” Anita said. “Muslims and pandits have been living in harmony for ages. That is why despite curfew people came out in hordes to join Krishan Purvi’s funeral. He was an illustrious son of the soil. Had there been no curfew, nearly 50,000 people would have joined th...

The right to dissent

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Original Source :  http://tehelka.com/the-right-to-dissent/?singlepage=1 Bal Thackeray’s legacy thrives on his anti-national Bhumiputra theory, which stands in contradiction to the idea of a united India, writes  Justice Markandey Katju “Enil maipuram ondrudayal Ival eppumozhi padhinetudayal Enil Sindhanvi ondrudayal” This Bharatmata has 30 crore faces But her body is one She speaks 18 languages But her thought is one —Subramania Bharati, Tamil poet “Bhedaadganaa vinashyanti bhinnah supajapah parai Tasmaat sanghata yogeshu prayateranganaah sadaa” Republics have been destroyed Because of internal divisions among the people Hence a republic should always strive to achieve Unity and good relations between the people —Mahabharat, Shantiparva, Chapter 108; Shloka 14 “Teshaam anyonya bhinnanaam svashaktim ushthtaam Nigrahah panditaih kaaryah kshipramev pradhaanatah” Therefore the wise authorities should crush the separatist forces Trying to assert their st...

Persistence of a Sore: Communal Violence Today

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The events taking place in different parts of the country in October-November 2012 have been very disturbing to say the least. It is the continuance and recurrence of communal events, communal violence in different parts of the country, in UP, Assam and Hyderabad in particular. In UP since the Akhilesh Yadav Government has come to power there has taken place a series of acts of violence in UP. Since Samajwadi Party took over the reins of the state in March 2012, in the past few months’ communal violence took place in Mathura, Pratapgarh, Bareilly, Meerut, Allahabad and Lucknow. The latest in the series has been the tragic events of Faizabad, where On 24 October 2012, when the immersion procession of Durga was going on, a girl was molested by few miscreants. Making this as a pretext few people started stone throwing in the nearby areas. A rumor was spread in Faizabad that Muslims are doing the stone throwing. The mob went on to burn nearly 25 shops of Muslim traders. They also rampage...