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‘Nobody wants to speak or play with me… All are scared of me’ #VAW #WTFnews

Shivani Naik : Mumbai, Wed Jan 09 2013, IE Introverted, almost painfully shy, Prajakta Sawant is capable of torrents of sudden grumbles when pushed to the wall. That’s precisely where the Mumbai girl sees herself — rightly or wrongly — pushed… Continue Reading →

Retd IAS’ memoir questions Narendra Modi’s role in Gujarat riots

Published: Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013, 13:03 IST By DNA Correspondent | Place: Ahmedabad | Agency: DNA It has been more than a decade, but the ugly chapter in Gujarat’s modern history, which killed many of its people, continues to haunt memories. The… Continue Reading →

#Inda- Burying democracy in human waste

January 8, 2013 Prabha Sridevan, The Hindu Every day that the practice of manual scavenging continues is another day that negates the right to a life of dignity for those still forced to engage in this demeaning work The Supreme Court had… Continue Reading →

Recommendations on Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996

The Recommendations of National Advisory Council on PESA and Scheduled Area passed on 21 December is provided below and also attached. Also accessible at http://nac.nic.in/pdf/pesa_31dec.pdf National Advisory Council (NAC) Recommendations on Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 Summary The… Continue Reading →

Aruna Roy to FM-on pre-budget consultations on social issues #UID

Shri.H.A.C.Prasad Senior Economic Adviser( Additional Secretary) Ministry of Finance Government of India                                            Januray 2013   Dear Shri.Chidambaram,   Thank… Continue Reading →

The Secret Illness- pre- and post-partum depression #mentalhealth

          DIVYA SREEDHARAN Awareness of pre- and post-partum depression is crucial to ensure the safety and health of both new moms and their babies.       M lives in Hyderabad. After her delivery, she underwent… Continue Reading →

#India- The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment- Review 2012 #disability

  Press Information Bureau English Releases   28-Dec-2012   The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is entrusted with the empowerment of the disadvantaged and marginalized sections of the society. The target groups of the Ministry are: (i) scheduled Castes,… Continue Reading →

Blood lust mars India’s Tiananmen moment #Vaw #delhigangrape

N. JAYARAM 8 January 2013, http://www.opendemocracy.net/   The mere passage of laws and amendments will fail to make a dent when police forces enjoy impunity, society remains deeply patriarchal and son-preference as well as other anti-female practices remain. Violence against women and… Continue Reading →

Santosh Hegde panel to probe #Manipur encounter deaths

LEGAL CORRESPONDENT, The Hindu, Jan 9,2013 The HinduFormer Lokayukta N Santosh Hegde. File photo Supreme Court rejects State’s demand to entrust job to NHRC A high-power commission headed by the retired Supreme Court judge, Santosh Hegde, will probe six encounter… Continue Reading →

Chhattisgarh Court acquits all 10 accused in #Dantewada massacre #goodnews

Kartam Joga, nine other tribals, were in prison since 2010 in charges of being involved in the Naxal ambush in which 76 CRPF jawans were killed in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh Anil MishraMore by the author >, Tehelka January 8, 2013 File… Continue Reading →

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