Thanks to Manjushree Thapa's "Misogyny amid the Intellectuals" (# 103). It is touching and at the same time inspiring. She has portrayed a real and clear picture of the attitude, perception and behavior of so-called intellectuals towards women in our society. Sapana Malla's daring and bold expression is very encouraging and inspiring to women like us who have been working in the women empowerment sector. It is true that the silent, vulnerable and repressive nature of women hinders them to furthering their success in any kind of field. Manjushree's words struck a chord and expressed the feelings of many Nepali women.

Renuka Gurung,
CREHPA, Ekantakuna

l Manjushree Thapa's accusation that some "Congressi boys" threatened to disrobe her in public is hard to believe. This is cheap attention-seeking publicity to make her point. It has been done at the cost of the country's image and is quite unbecoming of a person of her intellect.

Name withheld,
Kathmandu