Barkha Trehan blog

Every year, India loses more than 1,20,000 men to suicide. This is not just a statistic, it is the silent destruction of families, the collapse of dreams, the loss of pillars who carried responsibilities on their shoulders. Fathers, sons, brothers, husbands gone often without anyone truly listening to their pain. On World Suicide Prevention Day,…

Every year, India loses more than 1,20,000 men to suicide. This is not just a statistic, it is the silent destruction of families, the collapse of dreams, the loss of pillars who carried responsibilities on their shoulders. Fathers, sons, brothers, husbands gone often without anyone truly listening to their pain. On World Suicide Prevention Day,…

In a powerful and much-awaited judgment, the Supreme Court has finally called out the blatant misuse of dowry harassment laws. From now on, no arrests will be allowed for two months after an FIR is filed under Section 498A IPC. This isn’t just a legal reform. It is a lifeline for countless men and their…

In a powerful and much-awaited judgment, the Supreme Court has finally called out the blatant misuse of dowry harassment laws. From now on, no arrests will be allowed for two months after an FIR is filed under Section 498A IPC. This isn’t just a legal reform. It is a lifeline for countless men and their…

It starts with a single allegation. No trial. No investigation. Just a complaint. And a man’s life begins to unravel, arrested without evidence, branded without proof, and condemned without a voice. And sometimes, like in the heartbreaking cases of Atul Subhash, Manav Sharma, and Nitin Padiyar, it doesn’t end in court, it ends in the…

The POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was closed by a Delhi court. The case had triggered nationwide outrage and protests by wrestlers. Let’s be clear: if the minor retracted her statement, closure was legally inevitable. But why was a man declared guilty in public even before trial? Why was due process discarded for…

2025 has unveiled a chilling trend – an alarming rise in brutal husband murders, often orchestrated by wives and their lovers. These may be isolated incidents but the pattern echoes a deeper societal crisis that’s largely ignored: the silent suffering of men in toxic relationships. In Bijnor, a man was strangled by his wife simply…

Where is the national outrage? Where are the candle marches? Where are the activists who claim to fight for justice? Nowhere. Why? An ex-Merchant Navy officer, Saurabh was working in London and had come to India to celebrate his 6-year-old daughter’s birthday. But instead of a celebration, his homecoming turned into a murder scene, planned…

A strong joint family is a barrier to capitalism. Why? Because when families stay together, expenses are shared, emotional support is abundant, and the need for excessive consumption reduces. But for businesses to grow, people must feel alone, dependent on products, and constantly searching for fulfillment through materialism. The hidden agenda to divide families Movies…

The recent controversy surrounding podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has reignited discussions on the responsibilities of social media influencers. His inappropriate joke on comedian Samay Raina’s show, which many found distasteful and offensive, sparked outrage. Given his vast audience, including impressionable youth, the backlash was expected. However, he has since issued an apology,…