A wish for Independence Day
Independence Day is also an occasion to look within and ask ourselves if all our fellow Indians are enjoying the same freedom and independence that we take for granted.
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From fight to flight
What are the odds that young girls would be able to fight off the influence of brothel owners, pimps and strongmen on their own? As the eldest sibling in her family, Kavita had a heavy burden on her shoulders. It fell to her to protect her younger siblings from preying eyes and the toxic environment of the red light area.
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A mother’s dying wish
Even though my mother’s worst nightmare was realised when I was forced into sex work, thanks to Snehalaya I now have a very good career which I love. I think my mother would be very happy for me and grateful to everyone who saved me from the brothel.
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Double your blessings this Ganesh Chaturthi
Last year Mumbaikars alone immersed almost 1,90,000 statues into the waters around the city. Now one can only imagine the amount of pollution and loss of aquatic life this leads to. Our cities are already polluted and run over with garbage. Is there a better way to celebrate occasions that are so important to us?
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Tata Trusts vs NGOs?
Predictably, it’s the news of the reduction in NGO funding that has got the most attention. But the big news is not just about the reduction in funding, or a perceived anti-NGO stance. Going forward, it seems like it will not be business as usual at the Trusts.
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