Comments on: “Honor killing” http://blogs.reuters.com/gbu/2008/05/22/honor-killing/ Reader reaction to Reuters news Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:27:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Neharika http://blogs.reuters.com/gbu/2008/05/22/honor-killing/#comment-342553 Neharika Tue, 26 May 2009 11:38:40 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/gbu/2008/05/22/honor-killing/#comment-342553 Its Amazing how Today, India is fast progressing towards prosperity, scaling heights as never before. Yet in the midst of it all, there thrives in Indian society an evil that is both, disheartening and frightening- the ugly spectre of casteism which is unfortunately still rampant in many parts of the country. In fact, in some states it is so deeply rooted and prevelant in such a strong manner that to fall in love or marry outside one's caste is considered a crime. Its Amazing how Today, India is fast progressing towards prosperity, scaling heights as never before.
Yet in the midst of it all, there thrives in Indian society an evil that is both, disheartening and frightening- the ugly spectre of casteism which is unfortunately still rampant in many parts of the country.
In fact, in some states it is so deeply rooted and prevelant in such a strong manner that to fall in love or marry outside one’s caste is considered a crime.

]]> By: Charlene http://blogs.reuters.com/gbu/2008/05/22/honor-killing/#comment-339538 Charlene Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:45:58 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/gbu/2008/05/22/honor-killing/#comment-339538 With a lot of cheaper or older cameras, every time you change the batteries (which can be every 20 shots if you're using the flash) or even replace the card you have to reset the date and time. Most people don't bother. With a lot of cheaper or older cameras, every time you change the batteries (which can be every 20 shots if you’re using the flash) or even replace the card you have to reset the date and time. Most people don’t bother.

]]> By: Jack http://blogs.reuters.com/gbu/2008/05/22/honor-killing/#comment-339504 Jack Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:41:49 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/gbu/2008/05/22/honor-killing/#comment-339504 What's honor got to do with it? Jack P.S. ...a rhetorical question... What’s honor got to do with it?

Jack

P.S. …a rhetorical question…

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