Feel good links

 Posted on October 21, 2013  |  2 minutes  |  319 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

I’d like to share here some of the interesting links I’ve read recently: This oneis the less covered story about ordinary and good Indian men. After all the nasty stories we’ve read, this comes as a breath of fresh air and points out all the nice qualities Indian man have. [Read More]
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How to encourage mutual respect between men and women in India

 Posted on January 11, 2013  |  7 minutes  |  1487 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

INTRODUCTION The gang-rape and death of Jyothi Singh Pandey who was previously known in the media as Damini or Nirbhaya, was the tipping point in bringing to focus a long suffered issue of disrespect and violence towards women in India. [Read More]
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The only way forward

 Posted on December 22, 2012  |  4 minutes  |  804 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

I tend to avoid the news when I can. It upsets me and since I can’t do much about most of those issues far away I satisfy myself by trying to live in the best way I can; compassionately, sincerely and respectfully. [Read More]
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Fire 1996: Exploring Lesbianism in the controversial contexts of Feminism, Religion and Sexuality

 Posted on February 21, 2012  |  8 minutes  |  1511 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

This bold movie tells the story of two women who are married to brothers in a joint family. Through shared loneliness, they soon start a secret affair within the household. [Read More]
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A Passing Thought about 'Chicks' and 'Babes'

 Posted on November 6, 2011  |  6 minutes  |  1070 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

Published first on August 30, 2007 The brain stews some ingredients When the time is right, the aroma emerges… Thoughts are like passing clouds… It strikes me that respect is a rare feeling amongst people. [Read More]
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As an 'Equalist'

 Posted on November 3, 2011  |  3 minutes  |  509 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

First published on August 12, 2007 during my BSc in Bangalore. Before the first tests this year, there was a lecture on three consecutive days for the girl students of all three years of degree in the Multi-Purpose hall. [Read More]
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