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Gender discrimination in the Indian society
It is a reality that gender disparity still exists in India. It is seen within the households, at workplaces and in the society at large. Gender-wise literacy rates in India showcase the wide gap that exists between men and women. As per 2011 data, effective literacy rates (age 7 and above) were 82.14% for men…
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New hope; a new day
This is the beginning of a new day, I have been given this day to use as I wish. I can waste it, or use it. I can make it a day long to be remembered for its joy, its beauty and its achievements, or it can be filled with stinginess. What I do today…
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Juvenile crime a new-age offence- crime alert
We are all as responsible for a child breaking the law as the child himself, and need to work towards a solution together. Juvenile delinquency or criminal offence by children is increasing day by day. The recent few examples, such as the much talked about case of Ryan International School, where a 16-year-old boy killed…
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When I see you
When you came to my door tonight, And your big beautiful eyes gazed at me From the darkness within, The world around me came to a stop, For just a few seconds, As I saw the love from within you. You looked at me with your warm smile, Your blissful eyes around your face, And…
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Failing our children – Sexual violence amongst children is notoriously difficult to measure in India
The epidemic proportions child sexual abuse have reached in the country is a comment on where our society is heading. The sickening feeling in the pit of the stomach of every parent is about whether her child is safe from predators. Unless we change as a society we will keep on. Child sexual abuse…
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Character retrospective
In this accelerating, yet retrospective hasty place, Where nobody desires being a riff-raff but a social desirable face, Conscience and Qualm have taken back seat, Character plays rickety and virtues have gone astray and accepted defeat. Rhapsody for the rigmarole of character transformation barely exists, As the sadists and carefree get their way through…
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Few challenges in implementation of the sexual harassment of women at workplace
It has been more than 2 years since the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (the “Act”) (to be read in consonance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013 (“Rules”)) was notified and enforced in India. Further demonstrating its commitment to protecting…
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KPMG for the Entrepreneur (healthcare) of the Year Award
Ms. Singh was nominated by KPMG for the Entrepreneur (healthcare) of the Year Award. Taj Agro has been awarded by Asia FMCG company award (Malaysia), IIM Ahmedabad, CII and other such respectable organisations. She is enthusiastic about social work and keep participating in various relief program to make positive change in socio and economic condition…
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Priyanka Singh, cheap of an old block – Her remarkable journey from student to pioneering entrepreneur in FMCG & Healthcare
Author: Arun Gulati – Young Entrepreneurs – yourstory.com Ms. Priyanka Singh, cheap of an old block and generation next entrepreneur in healthcare Industry. Today; Taj Pharma Group has diversified interest in Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing, healthcare, Agro Business, Chemical, Intermediates and bulk API’s, I.T start-ups according to Ms. Singh. She is truly dynasty daughter; being…
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Protection of domestic violence against women
Even today, women in India and also in other countries, continue to be tortured and beaten behind the closed doors of the house. Women are vulnerable to domestic violence because of the existence of orthodox ideology that they are weaker, both physically and emotionally than men. The reasons for such violence could inter alia be…