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Being the honour of the family: a matter of pride or burden?

The verdict in the Arushi-Hemraj double murder case attracted its own share of controversies. Rajesh & Nupur Talwar were convicted primarily on the basis of the “last seen theory” and the investigating agencies say the crime was committed in a fit of rage, when the Talwar couple found their 14 year old daughter, Arushi Talwar in a compromising position with their house-help Hemraj. Although no strong evidence of this theory have been made public, as of now, let us assume that this is the truth. Under such situations, this conviction raises another set of questions on the way we raise out girls and the perception we have of their individuality. Even if Arushi, a 14 year old teenager, was found physically close to Hemraj, was “killing” her the only option? Why was it so tuff for the Talwar couple to consider the situations at hand as an act of immaturity on the part of the teenager and hence, forgive & explain her?  And a very important question: “Had the Talwar couple re

Effects of domestic violence on children

Child Abuse and neglect cases are rising alarmingly and now it’s high time to give this cause its due attention. Crime against children cannot be curbed unless and until crime against women is taken along with it. Any crime against women in the household has a direct impact on her child. This post is a short summary of the long-lasting effects that a child goes through by witnessing Domestic Violence in his/her home Generally, domestic violence is considered to be a crime merely against women, but in ground reality, it is a crime against children too! The existence of domestic violence in a household, when witnessed by the children in the house, arouses some of the following feelings in their tender heart: 1. Anger: Anger at the abuser (mostly the father) for the violence, at the victim or themselves for not being able to stop the violence, and at the society for allowing it to happen.  2. Fear/Terror:  Fear that the mother or father will be seriously injured or killed,

Intentions...

Life at its unexpected best, Throws challenges least anticipated. I have to conceal my love for you, How will this be executed? You understand me beyond words, You literally read me out. I am truly amazed... This time, how did you miss out? With you, I have always been an open book, You are an adept at reading my mind. You predict my moods and know my soul, how will I hide feelings of this kind? Someday I ll have to tell you, why not that day be now? you may not trust /understand me right away, But I know, one day, you will somehow. My faith in my love's intentions is unflinching, One day, you will believe me as well. That day could be near or far away, Hope will be there in my heart's shell.