THERE is enough evidence to show that often, development policies adopted by governments have widened the disparities amongst sections of people.

In India tribals are neglected a lot, discriminated in terms of income distribution and social status.

The title of my lectures is 'Some Reflections on Dowry', and it would be insulting the sophistication of this audience to elaborate on its importance or topicality. Dowry has become literally a burning problem, and the