When most people admit being addicted to pornography they probably mean Internet pornography, though other forms may be relevant too. Internet pornography is perhaps the biggest addiction today, which is however not considered serious, as the addicts generally don’t show any problematic symptoms. The progress of pornography addiction is extremely high with access to Internet. This is because Internet provides a huge amount of unlimited pornography, with varying levels of graphic content. It has been estimated that about 43% of all Internet users view porn. With 4.2 million websites or…
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Runaway dads – defying human identity
The UK Prime Minister David Cameroon’s recent remark that ‘runaway dads’ need to be stigmatized like drink-drivers, might not have gone well with many single parents, but for sure reflects the anguish and concern of a society. His choice of words to reflect his thoughts were indeed harsh, when he said that these dads should feel the ‘full force of shame’. Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph on the occasion of the Father’s Day, he said that it was unacceptable to force single mothers to bring up children on their own. …
Read MoreINTIMACY AND CONFLICT IN MARRIAGES
The influence of changing economy and society on family and married life continues to be a topic of concern for over half a century. In India, the subject of marital issues and conflict has been gaining predominance over the last decade and a half. It is estimated that about two in five marriages fail in Mumbai, which is not far from the national average. The rising rate of divorce and the decline in quality of married life, in terms of intimacy levels among the married partners, is worrying researchers and…
Read MoreMULLAPERIYAR ISSUE – SURVIVAL RISK VS. SUSTENANCE
The Mullaperiyar dam issue between the south Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu is now escalating to uncontrollable levels with a feasible solution out of sight. With passions rising high on both sides of the border, mass agitations have already begun with people and business establishments of each other’s state being targeted. The political circles at both states have reinforced their hard stands and have legalized them through legislations.The situation is highly critical and volatile, with lakhs of people who have a direct relevance with the issue, marching for…
Read MoreELDERLY CARE IN FOCUS NOW AT NHS
The quality of care to the elderly in England has been emphasized by a committee of politicians, regulators and charities, which has required new policy implementation in NHS. The committee has made it known that the elderly are being simply treated like objects, and that nurses and care workers at NHS should sign up for the new code of conduct. The new code guarantees that elderly patients are treated with dignity and respect. Health care reforms at England and its justification are very transparent. A series of scandals and lapses have…
Read MoreTHE COST OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS IN CONTEMPORARY LIFE
Women and contraception, with a tinge of costs and affordability, have recently come into global focus again with President Obama calling on a law student to cheer her up after she was at the receiving end of a ferocious verbal attack. The student Sandra Fluke, a third-year law student from Georgetown University, was called “A prostitute who wants her contraceptives paid with tax payers money” by the controversial radio host Rush Limbaugh. The comment was in reference to her testimony to the Congress, where she supported Obama’s ruling that institutions…
Read MoreDavid Leaves School – synopsis
The fiction piece ‘David Leaves School’, written by AK, was originally published as a two-part fiction in the News Todayin 1995. The story set in the West, revolves around an orphan boy desperately seeking to establish his identity, and his relationship with his sponsor as they struggle to hold on in a relentless society. The narrative piece won great reviews and appreciation when originally published. Chapter I In about two weeks, my final exams would be over, after which I shall leave this orphanage school, forever. I feel sad at…
Read MoreAN ETERNAL FATHER’S FORGOTTEN SON – HARILAL GANDHI – I
An eternal father’s forgotten son – Harilal Gandhi – I “Each morning I shudder to think what disgrace the newspapers would bring about you. I keep wondering where you are and what you eat. I want to meet you but don’t know where you would be. You had changed your religion which is your private affair, but you go asking ignorant and innocent people to follow your example. What do you know about religion?. People are liable to be led away because of your father’s name. If you continue like…
Read MoreAN ETERNAL FATHER’S FORGOTTEN SON – HARILAL GANDHI – II
An eternal father’s forgotten son – Harilal Gandhi – II The book by C.B Dalal notes that in 1926, Gandhi had surrendered all rights to his ancestral house at Rajkot. The partition deed that was prepared showed Gandhi’s elder brother Lakshmida’ son Samaldas and another brother Karsandas’ son Jethalal, as the new owners. Around this time Harilal was in dire financial need and borrowed about ten thousand rupees from the Thakore Saheb of Rajkot. When the new owners Samaldas and Jethalal wanted to sell the house, the amount lent to…
Read MorePOVERTY AND HUNGER ALLEVIATION CRIES FOR ‘URGENT GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CHANGE’
Even as poverty and hunger dots every civilization across the globe today, the world is not short of efforts to thwart the same. Global poverty and hunger has been growing consistently, conquering newer regions and cultures, hand-in-hand with efforts to curb the same. The fact that these fundamental difficulties have spread across the globe like a raging fire, bring into focus the role and effectiveness of international organizations, who are supposed to curb/control the same. The world is not short of international organizations/committees/boards/councils for all prevailing issues. Why are these…
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