Sexual Harassment & Violence
Don’t touch me
A profound poem on Child Sexual Abuse by Malini Rai Don’t Touch Me Smooth as satin Shimmering as gold… Skin begging his touch And feel of her folds Arrested in mind She stood tongue tied She was too far gone Unable to come this side Tender trembling hands Slowly collected [...]Read more
Things have changed……….
People are crazy & the times are strange, I’m locked in tight, I’m outta range, I used to care but things have changed. Yes my friends, I completely agree with Mr. Bob Dylan when he talks about the crazy strange times. I had one such crazy experience few [...]Read more
Darkness of Delhi’s Nightlife
Delhi-The capital city of India, has been in news now and again for not-so-good reasons. It has even been titled ‘The rape capital’ of India’. Late night ice-creams at India Gate and the uncommon parathas of Chandni Chowk are the brighter sides of the nightlife. But there’s a [...]Read more
Harassment is not confined
Harassment is a blow any girl can suffer anywhere. Harassment is not necessarily an attack by just strangers, it can be an intense assault within the confinements of your house you considered your home. Here I am typing my own story of an account which shook my life and left it [...]Read more
Trigger the talk………….break the silence!
With all the discussions and debates around the Tehelka episode, I am compelled to reflect and remember my own personal experiences on sexual harassment both in public and at the work place. I was 12 years old, travelling by train with my mum and sister from Parel to Andheri. One [...]Read more
“Free-Fair-Fearless”?!?!?!?!
An age old question is raised again- what drives a man to commit sexual abuse and harassment of women? What kind of pleasure do men derive from the fear, hatred, dislike, contempt, anger, loathing a woman feels when she is subject to harassment? Some excuses have been that the [...]Read more
The experiences of walking alone
Two months ago I was living in Delhi, India. During my lunch break I decided to visit my doctor for ordering new lenses. The clinic is about 500 meters from the office on a busy road. I finished placing my order and walked out of the clinic. Barely 20 steps ahead an 6 feet tall, [...]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
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