Rape Archives - Vivek Patwardhan

Questions of Violence

Vivek Patwardhan — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:53:27 +0000

True stories, some thoughts and feelings about violence – all mine: I met a young woman, about 25 years of age; she was sitting with...

Vivek Patwardhan — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 06:07:04 +0000

“Finally! Finally!! The four rapists have been hanged.” Lulu, my parrot listened to me but did not respond. He moved a tad closer to me....

Vivek Patwardhan — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:57:00 +0000

“Are you a Shiv Sainik?” Lulu, my parrot, asked. He was perched on the Mango tree near my window and I was at my desk...

Vivek Patwardhan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:44:00 +0000

I had never thought that rape was a very prevalent crime till a colleague’ sister committed suicide. She was working in the fields when somebody...

Vivek Patwardhan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:18:00 +0000

“Hello, you are so absorbed watching TV, what’s that?” Lulu, my wise parrot, asked.“You are a very keen observer Lulu,” I said, “I am watching...

Vivek Patwardhan — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:49:00 +0000

It was in late seventies that my job often required me to visit local Police Station. On one such occasion I sat on a bench...

Vivek Patwardhan — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:36:00 +0000

It was in late seventies that my job often required me to visit local Police Station. On one such occasion I sat on a bench...

Vivek Patwardhan — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:46:00 +0000

Dear Mr. Shiney Ahuja, Take a look at this link It is about a survey in South Africa. Will the story be different in India?...