Marriage – A retail outlet ( by M H Ahsan )
The ancient Hindu customs of 'kanyadan' and 'stridhan' did not foresee any appendages being added. They were voluntary practices transformed through passage of time into the evils of the dowry system spreading its tentacles in almost all parts of the country and sections of society. In kanyadan the bride's father offers...
Always, Blaming Women ( by M H Ahsan )
Recent statistics about the growing number of women afflicted by HIV/AIDS around the world and in India are throwing light on a different dimension of this disease. The link between inequitable gender relations and the spread of HIV is setting it apart from other communicable diseases. The smiling face of R. Meenakshi, the 27-year-old woman who is HIV positive but who has decided to go public about it, tells a story of astonishing courage. But...
Who cries when mothers die? ( by M H Ahsan )
The probability of an Indian mother dying during childbirth is roughly 10 times that of her Chinese counterpart. Reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) by three-quarters in 10 years is now a Millennium Development Goal. Why is MMR in India so high and how far are we from the goal?...
6 Tips to maintaining a healthy relationship ( by Kenia Morales )
Yesterday was my marriage anniversary and my husband and I were
reflecting about the day we got married, and what has kept us together.
So, I will like to share with you some of the things that maintain our
relationship running. If you noticed I wrote...
Dating Advice: Raise Your Standards ( by Terry Hernon MacDonald )
Last week I saw a TV interview with a well-known actress who maintained
that all men are programmed to cheat. According to this genius,
testosterone surges compel men to dive into the sack with strangers. The
poor dears can't help themselves, and it's our duty...
Should You Wear Cropped Pants? ( by Diana Pemberton-Sikes )
Cropped pants, also known as pedal pushers, clam diggers,and Capris,
are a style of pants that ends somewhere between the knee and the ankle,
usually at mid-calf. They've gone in and out of fashion several times
since the1950's, and are ...
Tanning Beds, Should You Purchase One? ( by Ben Shar )
Many people are often taken in with tanning beds. It seems like a great
way to get a great tan, right? It is often a little more difficult than
this. In fact, for those that do not take the time to heed the warnings,
it can be a life threatening aspect as well. It is important to...
Top Ten Ways To Stay Sane As A Work At Home Mom ( by Nicole Dean )
...Work at home moms have the usual responsibilities of being a mom -
folding laundry, scheduling doctor's appointments, helping with homework,
reading bedtime stories, and basically being on call 24-hours a day. In
addition, there is...
How to Buy Discounted Designers Shoes ( by Tanya Turner )
Many women dream about owning a pair - or, better yet, several pairs -
of gorgeous designer shoes. Unfortunately, the prices charged by boutiques
are very discouraging. Still, there is ...
Are You Trying too Hard to Be Happy? ( by Carna Zacharias-Miller )
We all want to be happy. However, if a woman pushes herself to
emotional and mental exhaustion in order to reach “perfect” happiness, she
could suffer from a condition she probably has never heard of...
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