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Woman of Strength
by Kamala Sarup (centrist)
About The Author
I am an editor for www.mediaforfreedom.com. I am a regular contributor to UPI- Asia News. My specialties are in-depth reporting and writing stories on peace and anti-war issues, women, terrorism, democracy and development. Some of my publications include: Women \'s Empowerment in South Asia, Nepal; Prevention of Trafficking in Women Through Media; Efforts to Prevent Trafficking in for Media Activism. I have also written two collections of stories. About The Column
My specialties are in-depth reporting and writing stories on peace and anti-war issues, women, terrorism, democracy and development. Some of my publications include: Women's Empowerment in South Asia, Nepal; Prevention of Trafficking in Women Through Media; Efforts to Prevent Trafficking in for Media Activism. I have also written two collections of stories.
Women's Health
Published: March 3, 2011
In this part of the world, millions of women often give birth one child after another. There is no respect for women's health or feelings. For example, most women give birth before the age of 18 and want only two or three children, but they are not able to use family planning if their husbands object. Also, women do not have easy access to various types of family planning facilities.
Intercaste marriages illegal
Published: March 2, 2011
I know that arranged weddings in South Asia, India and Nepal are mandated by our society, but I believe that the bride and groom must share compatibility in terms of their future, careers, beliefs, values and lifestyles, which are important. Therefore, it should be a woman's choice as to the kind of person she wants to have for a husband and with whom to share her life.
When Mother Teresa touched my hand
Published: February 27, 2011
Mother Teresa remains a great part in my heart and mind. The relationship between us remains. She was inspirational to me.
Education was promoted from the earliest times in the U.S.
Published: September 29, 2008
Since many settlers had strong Christian religious beliefs, a rudimentary education was necessary to read and understand the Bible. That education turned out to be useful in work as well as business pursuits.
My Friend's death in Nepal
Published: September 26, 2008
My friend Rupa and I were good friends at school while she was in class 9.
Bollywood Actor Dev Anand exhibits love to Nepalese
Published: September 26, 2008
Bollywood actor Dev Anand has made great contributions to strengthen
From My Diary:Woman Power And Humanism
Published: September 24, 2008
Really, Maya my friend always put down such beautiful words in her letter, and a long silence drops down in my circumference.
People have talked about war, terrorism
Published: September 24, 2008
Sometimes I do feel pleasant when people here talk of love.
HIV/AIDS, Women Trafficking And My Friend
Published: September 20, 2008
I wrote this diary about my friend. Actually after returning from Prostitute Brothel, my first meeting with her began the strange day for me.
Reading Shakespeare
Published: September 19, 2008
William Shakespeare's work revolves
around love, life, failure, conflict and companionship.
Recollecting Mahatma Gandhi's work
Published: September 18, 2008
My memories of Mahatma Gandhi are a permanent theme in my life; they are immortal. For me, memory don't look for profit. My memory seems sweet.
Remembering A Nepali Woman Writer Parijat
Published: September 17, 2008
I had known all about Parijat and by knowing such things also that I had tried to take myself near to her.
Woman of principle proves strength of character
Published: September 17, 2008
Sister Shanti died last night due to chronic high blood pressure. The news made me sad.
A meeting with poet Amrita Pritam
Published: September 14, 2008
When I first met Amrita Pritam, the first prominent Punjabi woman poet (1919-2005), it was July and I was living in Karol Bagh, New Delhi.
Beautiful Memory: I Met Mother Teresa
Published: September 14, 2008
Teresa. Mother Teresa worked so hard for the cause of humanity. I cannot praise her enough, for a great woman, great mother, her wisdom, commitments and total faith in peace, was very special.
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