Fozia Yasin
Youth speak up to break the cycle of violence
The young brigade has taken matters in their hands. “Silence is not me!” That’s the fearless adage that the youth-led, youth-focused campaign Must Bol follows as it talks of gender-based violence in the language of the Gen Next.
Youngsters volunteer for a summer of change
This summer many city NGOs are offering interesting volunteering opportunities to youngsters who want to pursue causes close to their hearts.
Music beyond gender
Transgenders in India have a ready song on their lips. Traditionally, their music is intrinsic to many a function. But never have they received an appreciative ear or the respect accorded to talented musicians.
Rape threats make women quit virtual life
Women can’t escape the shadow of fear, even in the virtual world. More and more women are experiencing abuse, name calling and harassment on various social media forums. Activist Kavita Krishnan became the latest target of online abusers while she was participating in a live web discussion organised by Rediff.
Women in cinema take progressive route
Post the brutal Delhi gangrape, questions are being raised about the representation of women in films.
Delhi proves to be the capital of creativity
The cultural city of Delhi is also the creative capital of the country.
Celebs raise strong voice for safe city
While fury caused by the brutal Delhi gang rape was still throbbing, what added to the grief was the recent rape of the five-year-old by her neighbour. While the youth took on to the streets and online forum again for solutions, so did celebrities, who voiced their concern for stronger action.
Power of write action
Paro Anand believes writing is a part of the healing process. During a creative writing workshop with a group of orphan children in the conflict-ridden Kashmir, her belief was reinforced.
Power of write action
Paro Anand believes writing is a part of the healing process. During a creative writing workshop with a group of orphan children in the conflict-ridden Kashmir, her belief was reinforced. The author was surprised by their response, when she asked the kids to write a story.
Tales from bylanes of the lost paradise
Each household in Kashmir is suffering from the ongoing conflict. And filmmaker Pankaj Butalia’s attempt to capture the pain of the ordinary Kashmiris takes the shape of Texture of Loss. The film was screened at Delhi’s India Habitat Centre recently.
