India, Aug. 9 -- Today is Raksha Bandhan, when sisters tie a sacred Rakhi on their brothers' wrists as a pledge of love and prayers for their well-being, and brothers vow to protect them from harm.

The issue today is that most Indian men have forgotten the real essence of Raksha Bandhan, which is to respect and protect all women, not just your sister, mother, or wife while happily abusing someone else's.

And when it comes to abuse, India has a rather ironic record.

We take pride in our women-centric festivals, Goddesses and women leaders, yet our most common insults are aimed at women. More specifically, fornicating with someone's mother or sister. They don't even spare grandmothers.

In our 'cultured' city of Mysuru, arguments often b...