shadow over venus !!!  

India cannot become a mighty superpowr until half of its population-600 million women-is brought on board.nobody will dispute this,but few realise the extent of human potential currently being squandered by the way society still treats women.
women have won a number of big victories-and if the women's Resevation bill is passed,it could change the face of politics and gender discourse.but also consider:200 million women who cannot read or write,the condition of indian women has undoubtedly improved since independence.
but the reality,like all things indian,is more complex.