Power, prejudice and predators
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive scourge that not only undermines the professional environment but also constitutes a blatant violation of fundamental human rights.
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive scourge that not only undermines the professional environment but also constitutes a blatant violation of fundamental human rights.
The grim reality of gender-based atrocities pervades every corner of our world, evincing in abhorrent forms such as sexual violence, dowry deaths, domestic violence, female foeticide and infanticide, female genital mutilation, child marriage and the suppression of women’s autonomy in education, speech and attire.
When a story becomes an identity
Observed annually on 3 March, International Sex Workers’ Rights Day serves as a global platform to champion the rights and welfare of sex workers. The day traces its origins to 2001, when over 25,000 sex workers gathered in Kolkata for a festival, defying attempts by prohibitionist groups to halt the event by pressuring the government to revoke its permit.
Dexter: Original Sin slices its way onto our screens, picking up—sort of—where Dexter: New Blood left off.
A seminar on “AI in Education and Cyber Security” was recently organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Bankim Sardar College at Bharat Chambers, Kolkata.
If Kolkata had a heartbeat, it would sound like the rustle of book pages flipping in the wind, the hushed excitement of a reader discovering a hidden gem, and the collective sigh of book lovers whispering, “Just one more”.
They said it would be an unforgettable trip. They didn’t mention why.
Amitav Ghosh is one of the most celebrated contemporary authors, renowned for his deeply insightful and thought-provoking works that explore themes of history, culture, colonialism, climate change and the interconnectedness of human and natural worlds.
Serampore or Shrirampur, call it what you may, this little historic town in Bengal is a treasure trove for those interested in exploring old colonial settlements.
