India, Oct. 7 -- Daughters are considered as Lakshmi in our culture. Why can't we felicitate daughters in our villages and cities by holding public programmes and look at their grievances. There are several women in society who are making a mark by their talent. There are several daughters, daughters-in-law who are doing exceptional work and some of them are teaching poor children, some are spreading awareness about health and sanitation. Many are serving as doctors, engineers and as lawyers they are helping in delivery of justice.

But when you open the pages of newspapers we are shocked to hear the news. One report says 'Man gets three years in jail for kissing a eleven year old girl and the other one reveals a guard held for sexually a...