If he gets convicted, one might argue that the harm is justified. But, if the court finds out otherwise, then what? No verdict of innocence can make him get rid of his damned face! On 26th November 2022, allegedly a man on-board an international flight to India peed on a 72 year-old lady. About a month later, the story hit the news. And in no time, each news channel in India was on air with the breaking news, hunting for even more. How the event unfolded, how the crew reacted to it, the protocols followed and the protocols breached - all the answers were there with a detailed analysis within hours, which probably the airlines had failed to find in a month. Not just that! News agencies were able to pinpoint, and reach out to a co-passenger, who helped set the facts right and helped the news agencies reach the conclusion. An institution raised and nurtured by the citizens of India - the Indian media - was able to solve and dispose-off the case so quickly. A true victory for Indian democr
In India in 2021, on an average, more than 13 men committed suicide every hour. This is abnormally higher in comparison to the reported cases among women and transgenders - in India, among every three deaths by suicide, more than two are of men NOTE: Do not expect a "balanced" article, as that has not been the intent here. The following article focuses the challenges faced by men. Anything else is not within the scope. Any intention not mentioned must not be assumed. September 2022, Chandigarh University. Allegedly, a girl was found recording objectionable videos of her hostel mates and was sending those videos to a boy in another city. On finding out the student body at the university protested vehemently, and rightly so! Hostel should be a safe place for the students. If the allegations are true, the culprits deserve harshest punishments. Media reported the incident and subsequent unfoldings. But the treatment of accused by the media was differential. Most of the news chann