Great divide
• Sir – Why are only women expected to fast during occasions such as Karva Chauth? In Odisha, women are also expected to fast during Pua Jiuntia, Bhai Jiuntia and Savitri Brata. Again, among Brahmins, the thread ceremony is performed only for sons. Why can we not have such ceremonies for girls too? Nowadays, women are breaking all barriers and setting new milestones in diverse fields – from playing sports to flying fighter jets. Asserting equal rights even in rituals, Renuka Chowdhury, the Congress member of parliament, had performed the last rites of her father. Some of […]
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