Environment And Man
With the exception of a few skeptics, most people believe that God created the earth, sea and skies, the cycle of seasons, plant and animal life, and environmental systems. Then He entrusted the care of His creation to Man, on a long-time lease. God also gave Man...
Surviving Tyranny Behind Closed Doors
Though almost 40% of women around the globe suffer abuse in one form or another, Domestic Violence is the best kept secret in many homes. Abused women are mostly in the age group of 15- 45 years, though they can be older too. Abuse can begin early in marriage or much...
Romancing The Pacific Coast.
The Pacific Coastline between Astoria and Brookings has some breathtaking tourist attractions. The Canon Beach is one such place. The wind is relentless and one must...
Les Andelys And Its Ghostly Ruins.
The region of Normandy which extends from the English Channel to the banks of the River Seine is an ideal place for a holiday. Its lakes and rivers, hills and verdant woods, lush...
Beethoven-The Man With The Eternal Scowl.
On December 16th, the world celebrates the birth anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven. He was born in 1770. Cultural pilgrims from all over Europe, will flock to Bonn, to walk down...
CONSUELO-The Woman Who Saved Blenheim Palace.
Dowry and Forced marriages are often associated with Asian and Indian communities. But even until the late 19th century, bankrupt European Aristocracy depended for the...
A Trip To George Eliot Town.
Nuneaton, a little town in the Midlands of England, may not be most people’s idea of a tourist spot. Yet, as I walked down its streets and avenues named after characters and places from the novels of George Eliot, they sprang to life all around me. I was transported...
Gender And Caste Discrimination-A Toxic Combination.
Half of the world’s population starts life at a disadvantage because of their gender. The systematic discrimination against females is incorporated in their birth certificates. “Women have...
Feminism In India.
Feminism is all about the advocacy of women’s rights against unlawful gender based exploitation of women. As Jane Radcliffe Richards said, “Women suffer from systemic...
Focusing On The Positive During The Corona Pandemic.
The Covid 19 pandemic that is racing across the world mercilessly slaughtering mankind, has settled like a pervasive cloud of doom on human beings. TV, newspapers and social media...
