It was a cool winter day in Kolkata and I was then pursuing my graduation in journalism. As a result of my subject, I had an obvious inclination towards news. Political news always used to intrigue me. The subtleties, the nuances, the crests and troughs of the beat used to grab my attention no ends, however, the other beats could never complain about my lack of interest towards them (except sport). It was 2012 December. I can forget the whole year but like many in the country, I cannot forget December 16, the day that changed a lot. It is shameful that if someone asks us to relate to this day, our minds automatically connect the date to no personality's birthday but to the most gruesome incident of 21st Century- Nirhaya Rape Case. It was the social media outcry that led to the mediation of the incident. I do not wish to narrate the incident as it is, I am sure, engraved in every Indian's mind. India woke up after that day, the youth of the country spoke up and outrigh...