By Alam Bains: What is the most common reaction to a woman who is dressed ‘provacatively’? That she has no morals, she is loose charactered and is inviting trouble. Isnt it? Women and girls who become victims of sexual abuse are often told that they
By Anonna Dutt: It is evident that being the National Capital does not help Delhi in any way as far as the sex ratio is concerned. There are well educated and well-to-do people in the National Capital who are still biased in gender issues.
Often, photos speak much louder than words. So, no words here on. Our photo journalist Ridhi Rajpal shows us the shades of the city life, from a common man's perspective. [caption id="attachment_9808" align="aligncenter" width="544" caption="Shows the curiosity of the people, and the typical mob culture.
By Drishti Chhibber: The Delhi University has a socio-cultural group called ‘Aarohi’ which works towards making this society a brighter and happier place to live in. They arrange monthly medical camps, old clothes donation drive, movie screenings, stage street plays and also hold discussions on
Here we are back with all that topped the news at YouthKiAwaaz.com in the last week, ending 12th December 2010. This week was full of controversies. From WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange being held by Scotland Yard; Varanasi blasts to COP 16 and the UPA Govt
By Divya Gupta: Change has been and will always be a part of the society’s existence. Be it social attitudes, stereotypes, notions, mannerisms change is the rule of nature. And one thing which has changed in the recent past has been the attitudes of the
By Aditi Kumar: Delhi, well, is Delhi -- the capital of this funny country, which actually coming to think of it, gives it more credit than it deserves. A city of extreme emotions, extreme actions, extreme weathers and extreme decisions. As a person, from another
By Nitin Kesar: Even after hosting the 19th Commonwealth Games, Delhi still lacks basic facilities like dustbins and toilets. Roads stretch for miles without dustbins in areas like Connaught Place, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and Pahar Ganj. These areas are major attractions for tourists and lack
By Gitanjali Maria: Failures are common in life and it is an oft repeated proverb that ‘failure is the stepping stone to success’. Whenever we face failure in life, our friends and family support us by giving consolation and encouraging us to march forward with