Writings – Page 79 – Madhu Kishwar

A Review of the New Domestic Violence Act

This was first published in the print edition of Manushi journal, Issue no. 156 of 2006. The new Domestic Violence Act (DVA) has made some significant improvements over…

Dr Puneet Bedi on Medical Abuse and Malpractice: Protest From Within

This was first published in the print edition of Manushi journal, Issue no. 114 of 1999. As part of 19th and early 20th century social reform movements, many…

Frauds in the Guise of Reform: Municipal Agencies Mislead the Court to Sabotage National Policy for Street Vendors

This was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal, Issue no. 155 of 2006. For several years now, MANUSHI has been battling for the rights of…

Diagnosing and Remedying Backwardness

English Education Defines the New Brahmins and the New Dalits of India

Zealous Reformers and Deadly Laws: The Conflicting Interpretations and Politics of Sati

This was first published in the print edition of Manushi journal, Issue no. 115 of 1999. In large parts of the world people are busy making preparations to…

Cycle Rickshaw: A Post Modern Vehicle: Challenging Government’s Warfare against Citizen Friendly, Eco-Friendly Rickshaws

This was first published in the print edition of Manushi journal, Issue no. 157 of 2006. Cycle rickshaw originated in Japan where this man powered vehicle was called…

Going Beyond the Blame Game: Crusaders for Enhancing Education among Muslims: A Profile of Ahmad Rashid Shervani

This was first published in the print edition of Manushi journal, Issue no. 154 of 2006. This article is based on an interview with the Shervanis by Kristina…

Destined to Fail: Inherent Flaws in the Anti Dowry Legislation

This was first published in the print edition of Manushi journal, Issue no. 148 of 2005. Even though MANUSHI played a leading role in bringing national attention to…

Toiling Without Rights: Ho Women of Singhbhum: Part II

While the role of unequal land rights in determining the status of different caste and class groups in India has been the subject of much debate,…

Hate Modi Campaign or Hurt India Agenda?

Rejoinder to US Academics Calling for Economic Boycott of India under the Guise of Academic Freedom & Civil Liberties

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