Hop in... for the ride of your life Revathi Roy went around in circles before discovering her passion for driving cars. She launched Forsche, luxury taxis for women driven by women in Mumbai and today, she has 18 taxis with a team of uniformed women drivers,
says Vimla Patil
'Media a tool for the elite' Sujata Madhok, a journalist turned social activist, is striving to make a difference to the society in her own way, writes Santosh Mehta.
Grounded till thirty The government recently imposed a ban on emigration for women under 30 who want to go abroad as domestic workers and caregivers. Will this put women at greater risk for trafficking and abuse, the very concerns that have driven the ban, asks Rita Manchanda.
Rock n' roll chastity! Celibacy used to be a lonely choice, but now abstinence groups with a more rock n roll approach are springing up.
Is Sonia Gandhi trying to promote dynastic rule by appointing her son Rahul as general secretary of the Congress? Will Rahul be able to revive the fortunes of the party in the next Parliament elections? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send in their opinions. Rahul has been hailed as a young and promising leader by several readers who have appreciated Sonia’s move. However, there are several others who have questioned the credibility of the Congress party in appointing Rahul, who they say is a novice.
