Masai (a tribe in Kenya) girls, after they reach puberty are married to a man chosen by their father in exchange for cattle. A Masai woman will never be allowed to divorce, except in the most serious cases of physical abuse, and will never be allowed to marry again, even if the husband her father …
The mother and her child are connected even before birth. Those crucial months of formation spent together to mark the beginning of a beautiful, fruitful and rewarding, relationship, which however is challenging though. The mother has an important role in the child’s overall health and forms a secure attachment with her young one. This attachment …
They say childhood is the best! Am sure no one would ever doubt this. Those are the best memories that stay with us throughout our life. And at times, they bring happiness to our life when we are down and out. Meeting a childhood friend brings in that fresh air and rejuvenates the spirit, something …
The Pushkar Mela is one of India’s largest camel fairs. It has become a significant tourist attraction for domestic and international travellers, given the cooler season, the abundance of colourful cultural activities. Year after year this mela is attracting photographers from across the globe who come and experience a different genre of photography. The morning …
Unfortunately, in our country, the struggle of a girl child begins way before she is conceived. Sadly even to this date, after all the propaganda and ‘strict’ laws, female foeticide is still on the go and very worrisome. Woefully, cheap abortion technics today allow families to choose sons over daughters. The girl is ‘lucky’ if …
The Masai tribe is an ethnic group inhabiting Kenya and parts of Tanzania. They are believed to have wandered from Ethiopia hundreds of years back in search of food and greener pastures. They are best known internationally due to their distinctive customs, culture, traditions and dress. The Masai (tribal) women in Kenya, like most poor …