To be young and in love has proved fatal for many young girls and boys in parts of north India as an intolerant and bigoted society refuses to accept any violation of its rigid code of decorum, especially when it comes to women. For those who aren’t aware, an ‘honour killing’ is carried out when [...]

In connection with my previous blog post, education is quite possibly the strongest force against any form of domestic violence. Recently reported in The Washington Times, Rekha Kalindi a little girl at the age of 13 years had the guts to go against her parents orders of her getting married at a young age. “My [...]

Men have always been taught to perceive themselves as the superior sex. It is this conditioning that makes them believe they have to control their wives, especially if they are considered disobedient. Domestic violence experts say the problem in India stems from a cultural bias against women who challenge their husband’s right to control their [...]