his lecture/documentary explores the demographic and social consequences of female infanticide and sex-selective practices in India and China. With millions of girls missing due to cultural preferences for sons, the natural balance between male and female populations has been severely disrupted. This gender imbalance has long-term effects on marriage patterns, social stability, and even male and female longevity. The talk highlights how discriminatory traditions, combined with modern technology, have created a humanitarian crisis and stresses the urgent need for awareness, education, and reform.