India, May 23 -- The recent incidents involving the death of model Twisha Sharma in Bhopal and Deepika Nagar in Greater Noida, which are being allegedly described as the dowry deaths, have once again brought the issue of continuity of dowry system in India in public discussion. Irrespective of the veracity of the causes of these deaths, it is so unfortunate, as we stand at a juncture of civilisational peak, that we still hear of dowry deaths that result from dowry related harassment. As per NCRB data, India recorded 5,737 dowry deaths in 2024, translating to about 16 women losing their lives every single day. Every conscientious citizen is naturally shaken to know this death ratio and is compelled to ask the question that why is it that t...