'Early marriage is the basis for maternal mortality' The Institute of Health Management , founded and headed by Dr Ashok Dyalchand has done pioneering research in identifying the problems faced by adolescent girls, both married and unmarried.
SUNDAY SOLILOQUIES
A dictator's dilemma in a democracy How is it that Bhutto to whom the general is anathema is apparently prepared to do a deal, with Bush playing the role of Godfather? Perhaps she, too, has abandoned bogus democracy in favour of a much needed pragmatism.
EXPERT OPINION
It's theatre of the absurd in Pakistan If genuine democracy prevails in Pakistan, it will be difficult to negotiate a peace deal but it will reduce the danger to India's own stability.
Standing up to the general If the general continues both as military leader and president, Ms Bhutto has a real decision to make: does she continue to duck and weave, or does she call her troops out on to the streets to bring him down?
Will the political turmoil in Pakistan make democracy a distant dream for the people of that nation? How will it impact the peace process and India’s own security? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send their opinions. Readers assert that democracy cannot prevail in Pakistan when the military is in rule and India will have to step up its security to brave the repercussions. A few optimists however predict that Pakistan will stabilise and India need not fear.
