The rulers of this nation are unmarried, self-proclaimed celibate men.

One doesn't need a psychoanalyst to gauge their repressed emotions and multiple frustrations, and the severe consequences it would ve for the society in general, and women in particular.

The violation of women's body and soul -- in media, administration and govt -- has turned infinitely more gruesome in the last few years.

Rhea's arrest, Deepika's summons, Hathras rape-murder -- they all indicate the deep fear and hatred these 'celibates' carry for women.

Obviously then, the most profound and sustained attack on this regime is being led by women. For them, it's a battle for both individual as well as collective survival.

These courageous women now represent the voice of many, many millions.

And this wonderful book, citing a range of incidents of the last three centuries, says --the liberation of women brings the liberation of all human beings.

Amen.