February, 2013
How do you know that you are in danger?
How to know that you are in danger? For decades, scholars have disagreed about what kinds of behavior count as crime. Is it simply a violation of the criminal law? Is it behavior that causes serious harm? Is the seriousness affected by how many people are harmed and does it make [...]Read more
How safe are you inside that “BEST” Bus
Travelling by bus can be hazardous as this video depicts. Watch this video Two standees, a boy and a girl, in a not-so-crowded bus. The bus brakes suddenly. Boy lurches against Girl, once. The second time it happens, Girl slaps Boy. The angsty Boy now moves away (makes you wonder [...]Read more
Sometimes Men are Victims too
Below an office building in South Bombay, two pre-teen girls were in the throes of a full fledged fight. Girl One had got hold of Girl Two’s matted lice filled hair and was twisting it with the expertise of a seasoned CIA torturer. Girl Two was in the meantime aiming her sharp [...]Read more
Dealing with Street Harassment
Street harassment ranges from the minor – ogling, staring, commenting to the more serious – stalking. It can happen anywhere – in your home city or in a foreign land. Wherever you are, a few basic tips are handy in dealing with the situation and in ensuring you are calm. [...]Read more