Nirbhaya. Gudiya. Kathua. These are not just names of girls and places. These signify a blot of the face of humanity. They prove that even the death penalty is not a deterrent. And the finger points directly at a corrupt criminal investigation system
Sexual harassment and rape are a reality which stalk women and girls in our villages. Yet, the cries of our daughters, sisters, mothers remain unheard within the walls of the home, silenced by patriarchy, a false sense of family pride or social pressure.
Phulmati is a content elephant. But nearly six years back, she was a slave. Her caretaker was unkind to her. But she was then rescued and got a new lease of life at a protection centre in Mathura