Growing nuisance of advertising industry

Your story, “She’s always a woman to me!” in the issue of July 16-31 has correctly pointed out the position of women in advertisements. We are all aware of the trend that is going on in the industry where women feature in almost every ad even when they are not required. Such ads only project an image of a woman as a ‘showpiece.’ In this new age  where women are independent, it seems as an insult that our image is being used so senselessly.

Ritu  Gautam, Nandnagari.

“I refuse!”

 I really like your story, “I refuse”. The write-up explores a different side of today’s women.  Known for her kindness and love, a woman is also capable of fighting for her own existence and self respect, is also an important aspect in itself. The story enables a reader to go through different psychology of women who were involved in number of crimes for some reasons.

Shalu Singhania, Chandigarh

Muslim women’s life behind the veil 

Your story, “Living under the veil of backwardness” represents a true picture of Indian Muslim women.  Despite the advent of modernization, the position of Muslim women is not much improved. They still are among the less privileged section of our society. This effort will certainly help in raising people’s concern for them to some extent.

Aarohi Singh, New Delhi.

“Death for her” 

Even in the present time, gender differences exist in India. Inspite of the presence of remarkable women achievers such as Kiran Bedi, Indira Gandhi and Sushmita Sen, people look down upon women and take them to be the weaker sex. It’s a pity that instead of bringing up the girl-child people are adding to the practice of female feticide. Not only is the situation disgraceful but also alarming. Your story is a worthy effort in this direction. Keep up the good efforts.

Amrita Yadav, Patna

Women should be given equal treatment in Indian armed forces 

Your story, “I can assure you….. women officers” on women in defence services is an in-depth analysis of their situation. How women officers are facing discrimination right from the training level to full-fledge service and the aspect that their capabilities are undermined in comparison to men is quite an issue in itself. There have been fine examples of women leading the army and also winning battles in our Indian history, after all who can forget Rani Jhansi. Women in army deserve an equal status and they should be given that status.

Anuradha Prasad, Gaziabad

Truth behind the reservation policy

The writer of your story, “The truth is…” has done a wonderful job. After so many debates and conflicts, the main agenda behind the reservation policy for SC, ST and OBC classes has been left somewhere. Everyone is propagating his or her own cause instead of the real objective behind the policy.  Your story is a guideline for those who are unaware with the factual aspect of reservation policy and why had it actually started. It is the right way to bring up the status of Dalits.

Manisha lamba, Gurgaon

Wild life conservation is a serious issue

Your story, “Saving the big cat” is a milestone in the direction of wild life conservation.

In present time, everyone is concerned about their own well being and don’t bother to think about anything else. It will remind people about the relevance of proper balance between natural environment and human beings. The animal’s life is important as our lives. They equally have a right to live without any fear. We should provide them equal space as we have on this earth.

Aakriti sinha, Patna