It is no coincidence that the ordinance the government pulled out of its hat did not include child marriage. Child marriage is still quite prevalent in India, and it would make orthodox patriarchs… Read More
Hello baby, Trust your instincts, they shall never let you down. If you feel someone’s action is not right and is making you feel bad about yourself, trust this feeling. Ask questions… Read More
Roll of Honour is set in a military school in Punjab, during the early eighties, an extremely troubled time in the state. Sikh militancy is one the rise, as is its brutal suppression… Read More
Most parents choose to play down an incident of sexual abuse even if it does come to their notice, fearing that their child would be impacted negatively from the reactions of those around… Read More
The unreported is what we are all familiar with. The “Don’t talk about it with anyone,” the “Don’t be alone with that uncle/cousin”, the “what did you do, it must have been your… Read More
When we think of CSA online we mostly think in terms of child pornography websites. Some of us worry about letting yound children have social networking accounts because of the peer pressure and… Read More
We were at a kiddy birthday party some months ago and either the Brat or the Bean ( I forget which one) came running out screaming, ’We’re playing doctor and look what X… Read More
He grabs her by the wrist, the grip firm yet cajoling. The alcohol on his breath hangs like vapour between them as he pushes her against the wall with his hips. His daring… Read More
When I was growing up, my parents, especially my father, guarded me like a hawk. Considering how awareness about Child Sexual Abuse in those days was almost non-existent, I’m sure they were considered… Read More
As a teacher, if you stand me in front of a classroom and tell me to speak to the young ones about CSA, I would freeze. If you tell me first, and then… Read More
