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India, an incomplete democracy

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  The news channels, in recent times, have been so disappointing due to two reasons : the various reports of national unrest and the way the channels treat the news as a pathway to publicity. The truth is altered according to one's own opinion and served as a communal propaganda on social and digital media. The recent row over wearing hijab and the infamous dispute over gyanvapi mosque have garnered varied opinions, among various sects of people.  The comments, made by the judges, on Mrs.Sharma's case depict the patriarchal mindset that women are responsible for everything. If one's remarks were the cause of national unrest, we should be concerned what is the role of the government and its bodies in maintaining peace in the country. In a country where even criminals are conferred all the human rights , it is against the law to deny the plea of someone based on personal opinions. The court asking a woman to apologise and blaming them before a legal trial seems outrageous. ...

Are men safe?

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      The recent times have seen an uprising support for men who suffer from violent and abusive partners. Whether it is  Johnny Depp  who won a defamation case against his wife or people slamming the abuse of #metoo movement , the public are well informed about the sexist attack on men in general. The people who were on the quick-foot to judge the allegations on Johnny Depp are slowly opening up to the idea of men being harassed.  We must admit men can be sexually harassed too. I myself have heard from men that have been sexually harassed during their growing years. Reports claim that about 1 in every six men are targets of sexual abuse in their lifetimes.  Many men may not be even able to express their agony fearing the shame in the society. Men are expected to be strong and not whine about anything.   Gender-based violence affects 52.4 percent of married men, according to a survey of 1000 married men in rural Haryana. About 51.5 percent...