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Men Against Violence: Violence Strikes at One's Heart - Part 3
 Nasiruddin Haider Khan
Why we talk so passionately about gender based violence? Why do we put so much energy on it? The big question is WHY? WHY?? WHY??? Answer lies on the impact of violence. Is not so?
Wake Up Call on Childhood Obesity After Years of Neglect
Shobha Shukla
Seventy million Indians with an ever expanding waistline; nearly half of the country’s 250 million adolescents suffering from junk food related obesity. Isn’t it high time to rewrite our health agenda?
Law Turns Lawless in Uttar Pradesh
Anjali Singh
Is the state of UP ready to accept the fact that there is a problem with Uttar Pradesh Police Force? Or are they comfortable condoning the acts of brutality that are becoming a frequent occurrence now. The khaki brigade is running rampant and nothing seems to be done to reign them in either.
Men Against Violence: Socio-Economic Inequality Leads to Gender-Based Violence - Part 2
Nasiruddin Haider Khan
If violence is not natural, and not ingrained in our genetic makeup then the question is, what the root of violence is (violence, which is gender based).
Pushing TRPs Up For The Girl Child
Anjali Singh
In Lucknow recently to promote the Zee TV serial, ‘Lalliya’ as she is widely known now spoke to Citizen News Service (CNS) about her experience of playing a village lass who goes through the travails that are forced upon a girl child in India.
Civil Society Raises Alarm on 'Politicisation of Bureaucracy'
Alka Pande
In the recently concluded general elections for the 15th Parliament in India, there was a growing movement in the citizens to become proactive towards cleansing of politics in the country. The social activists not only launched campaigns to educate people about their right to vote in a democracy, they made the public aware about the background of the candidates.
'Hunger and Poverty Home to India'
 Anjali Singh
Though this is her fifth visit to the Lucknow, state capital of Uttar Pradesh, Kristin Kjaeret, Director FoodFirst Information and Action Network (FIAN) Norway, an international human rights organisation campaigning for right to feed oneself, maintains that things have not changed even now.
Spread Love, Not Infection...
 Alka Pande
With catchy slogans, a health organisation distributed condoms to people in New Delhi, much to the irritation of political outfits like Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena, who along with their political activities in India, also play the role of moral police in the country.
Mayawati’s Idolization and Quest for Dalit Emancipation
SR Darapuri
During the Assembly elections 2007, the people of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) India and especially the Dalits voted Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) to absolute majority. They expected that this time with a stable government she will be able to take U.P. out of the quagmire of underdevelopment and backwardness.
Men Against Violence: Learn Masculinity from Mahatma Gandhi?
Nasiruddin Haider Khan
"Women have raised their voices against gender-based violence. They have fought for policies and laws. But now it is high time that women's movement should engage men. There are enormous challenges to counter violence against women. Without involving men, it is not possible to prevent gender based violence."
North Indian Village Boy Shared J8 Summit Experience
 Alka Pande
After coming back from the summit, Narendra shared his once in a life-time experience with the media persons and elaborated upon some of his suggestions at the summit.
Of Tribes and Times
Bindu Gurtoo
Sikkim, that tiny outcrop in the eastern Himalayas, is a little jewel that makes an interesting contribution to the bewildering cultural and ethnic diversity of India.
Ban Racism and Not the Burqa
Bindu Gurtoo
So the French president has gone and done it. In the first presidential address in the French Parliament since 1848, the esteemed President talked about... the Burqa!
Rohini Episode - Lessons for the Police and Society
Bobby Ramakant
Rohini Singh is still waiting for justice to be done after being brutally physically abused by the police constable Subhas Mishra, who entered and ransacked her home and also misbehaved with her two minor daughters, all because she was asking for protection against the harassment and domestic violence she was being subjected to by her husband.
The Next Health Tsunami: Non-Communicable Diseases
Bobby Ramakant
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and the World Heart Federation (WHF) called today on the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to take immediate action to avert the fastest growing threat by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to global health.
A New Hope Of Life For Our Ailing Education System
Shobha Shukla
It is heartening to note that the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD), under the able guidance of Sri. Kapil Sibal, wishes to overhaul the education system in the country.
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Bobby Ramakant
On the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, drug users gathered outside Shastri Bhavan (New Delhi, India), to reject “sham” programmes for addiction and demand meaningful involvement in policies.
Rahmani-30: A School of Hope
Kashif-ul-Huda
The Muslims of North India for historical reasons have not had very friendly relations with the local police. I was in Patna visiting Rahmani-30 when Abhayanand, Additional Director General of Police makes a visit in his official car.
 Reminiscences of Egypt
 Shobha Shukla
Aha! To be in the land of the Pharaohs and of Cleopatras; to breathe deep the air of ancient civilization; to marvel at the pristine blue of the Red Sea; to let the senses reel under the inexplicable experience of a cruise on the Mother of All Rivers.
2009 Influenza Pandemic Declared
 Bobby Ramakant
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on 11 June 2009 that 'swine' flu (or influenza caused by H1N1 virus) is a pandemic.
Defense Forces Take on the Corporate Battlefields!
 Anjali Singh
The men in the forces sporting blues, greens and whites certainly have an enviable lifestyle. The respect comes with the job as does the adventure peppered with an aura of safeguarding the country’s frontiers. To top it all there’s always the glamour of donning a uniform as well.
Thai Rock Band Urge Youth to Stay Away from Cigarettes
Jittima Jantanamalaka
A Thai Rock Band group by the name of Mulatto is really creating waves these days in Thailand. It can really be called a smoke free and environment friendly band, as all its members are non smokers. They come from different backgrounds but all have one thing in common - none of them ever liked the smell of cigarettes.
Strictly Enforce Smoke-Free Policies! Quit tobacco Before It’s Too Late
Bobby Ramakant
There was a growing consensus to strictly enforce smoke-free policies at the public symposium organized by the department of Surgery, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University to mark the World No Tobacco Day.
Nip The Problem In The Bud - Nay The Leaf
Shobha Shukla
Tobacco is the only consumer product which is grown and available legally and is lethal for human beings. At the current rate, the number of smokers dying every year in the world is likely to reach (10 million) 1 crore by 2020.
Malaysian Surgeons to Learn Piles Management from Prof Rama Kant
 Citizen-News.org
The Department of Surgery, University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has invited noted Surgeon Professor (Dr) Rama Kant, Head of Surgery Department at Chhattrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University (CSMMU) to deliver a talk on haemorrhoids (piles).
Jonathan Mann Awardee Binayak Sen Released on Bail Today
 Bobby Ramakant
Bail was granted to the paediatrician Dr Binayak Sen who was jailed in Raipur prison since more than two years now, on alleged false charges of abetting maoist activities in Chattisgarh, sedition and waging war against the state.
Taking the Law in Their Hands
Anjali Singh
It comes as a blessing in disguise for many estranged couples hoping to find a solution to their marital problems.
Why Dalits slammed Mayawati’s Sarv-jan Formula?
SR Darapuri
Kanshi Ram and Mayawati started their politics with “Tilak, Traju aur Talwar- inko maro jute char” (beat the Brahmins, Banias and Thakurs with shoes) and “Vote hamara raj tumhara nahin chalega” (we won’t allow you to rule us with our vote).
What Is to Be Done for the Next Five Years?
Rahul Pandey
The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has been re-elected with near majority. With the country facing a host of social, economic and political problems, its plate is full.
Call for International Action to Combat Epidemic of Non-communicable Diseases
Bobby Ramakant
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and World Heart Federation (WHF) issued a joint statement on 19 May 2009 that calls on the international community to address urgently the epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), responsible for 35 million deaths a year.
Protests Against Painting of Historical Vidhan Sabha
Bobby Ramakant
Civil society has lodged a written complaint against the painting of a part of the 85 years old Vidhan Sabha building (state council house) by the Estate Department of the Mayawati-led government in Uttar Pradesh (UP) state in India.
Cigarette Tax Increase will Decrease Number of Smokers
Jittima Jantanamalaka
Prof. Prakit Vathesatogkit, Executive Secretary of Action on Smoking and Health Foundation welcome the government policy of increasing cigarette tax. He believes that the tax increase will greatly benefit smokers in Thailand.
The Girl Child Victim of Acid Attack Gets Support
Citizen News Service
The case of Baby Bitta, the youngest acid attack victim came up for hearing at the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 12 May 2009 at the Government Children’s Home (Infants) at Prag Narain Road.
Justice Where Art Thou?
Bobby Ramakant
Jonathan Mann awardee (2008) Dr Binayak Sen, who is a well-known paediatrician and human rights defender, will complete two years on 14 May 2009 in a Raipur prison on false charges of abetting Maoist activity in Chhattisgarh, sedition, and waging war against the State.
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