Women's Commission chief urges womenfolk to voice their grievances

February 25, 2011

Mangalore, February 25: Assuring to put an end to all types of atrocities against women, Karnataka State Women's Commission chief C Manjula on Friday said that swift action would be taken, if any complaint or grievance letter is sent to the Commission, from any girl or woman from any corner of the state.

She was speaking after inaugurating “Maardani”, a girl students' awareness conference organized by the Mangalore unit of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad at Town Hall here.

“If you are a victim of atrocity, it is not necessary to visit my office to express your grievance. You can just write to my Commission explaining your problem, I will make all arrangements to provide you immediate protection” said the newly appointed chairperson.

“Do not hesitate to write to the Commission if you are facing any problem in this male dominated society,” she reiterated adding that there are various categories to file cases against the accused as far as atrocities on women are concerned. “College going girls too can write to the Commission directly if they are facing any problem from their male counterparts or seniors,” she said.

Manjula said the Women's Commission, has received around 230 complaints from various parts of the state after she took charge as its President nearly one and a half month ago.

Empowered

Congratulating Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa for earmarking Rs 5 crore for the Women's Commission in the recent budget, Manjula said that the panel has been empowered by the bold step taken by the CM.

Women trafficking:

Expressing concern over the menace of women trafficking, which according to her is widespread in coastal Karnataka, she urged the womenfolk not to fall prey to the conspiracies hatched by men.

Love tragedies

Exhorting the college going students to be cautious about their present and future life, Manjuala pointed that a considerable number of complaint her Commission has received, is about love tragedies.

Warning about the grave consequences of love, she said “if love stories break up after a boy gets physically close to the girl, some end up in tragedy even after the marriage.”

A girl has to be very careful in this society, which is has been spoiled by the invasion of western culture, which degrades women into mere a commodity, she said.

Zilla Panchayat President Shailaja Bhat KT presided over the inaugural session of the programme.

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Dakshina Kannada’s 8-year-old author debuts novel on world stage at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 24,2025

Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of Esra’s work.

The official release ceremony was conducted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Religious Affairs Office of the Sharjah Government and a distinguished member of the royal family, underscoring the significance of Esra’s achievement. Mrs. Lini Shivaprasad, Principal of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, had the honor of receiving the first copy of the novel.

The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, reflecting the widespread recognition of Esra’s literary talent and the anticipation surrounding her debut novel. Among the notable attendees were Syed Panakkad Munawwarali Shihab Tangal, Dr. Mariam Al Shenasi, the UAE’s renowned writer and Head of Dar Al Yasmin Publications, Dr. K. K. N. Kurup, Retired Vice Chancellor of Calicut University and Historian, Sharjah Businessman Shamsuddin Bin Mohideen, Nizar Talangara, President of the Sharjah Indian Association, V. T Salim, Director of Silver Home Real Estate, Munir Al Wafa, MD of Lipi Publication Akbar, and other esteemed individuals.

At the remarkably young age of eight, Esra has already established herself as a prolific writer, authoring and publishing collections of short stories in addition to her newly released full-length novel. Her dedication to writing and her exceptional talent have positioned her as one of the youngest authors to achieve such literary success.

Esra is the daughter of Basheer and Haseena, residents of Aramboor, Sullia, and currently a student at Sharjah’s GEMS Millennium School. Her early accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring young writers and a testament to the power of nurturing creativity from a young age.

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