Stories written by
Jayshree Bajoria
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Sedition law: Why India should break from Britain’s abusive legacy
The colonial-era statute is clear violation of right to free expression.
Linda Lakhdhir & Jayshree Bajoria
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#MeToo: India’s domestic workers are sending Smriti Irani postcards demanding safe workplaces
Sexual harassment laws to protect women in the informal sector are poorly implemented.
Jayshree Bajoria
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Why are India’s laws to protect the rights and dignity of the mentally ill not working?
Without government action, residents of mental health institutions across the country will remain isolated, neglected and invisible.
Jayshree Bajoria & Shantha Rau Barriga
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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As India invites bids to create sex offenders registry, concerns about its abuse go unaddressed
Whether a person is added to the sex registry can depend on laws that are archaic and open to be misused to arbitrarily classify suspects.
Jayshree Bajoria
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India’s planned database of sex offenders may actually lead to crimes being under-reported
Studies by Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union show that such registries in the United States have done more harm than good.
Jayshree Bajoria
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One-stop centres for rape survivors in India are now resolving marital disputes
Created in the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gangrape, the Nirbhaya Fund remains underused and the centres lack resources.
Jayshree Bajoria
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Doctors in India continue to traumatise rape survivors with the two-finger test
Only nine states have adopted the 2014 guidelines on medico-legal care for survivors of sexual violence.
Jayshree Bajoria
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How the police pressured a young woman into taking back her rape complaint
Despite reforms after 2012 Delhi gang rape, India’s police continue to let down survivors of sexual violence.
Jayshree Bajoria
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How four policemen in Mumbai were convicted for torturing and killing a man
A postmortem report, a special public prosecutor and an eyewitness testimony turned the tide in the case of 20-year-old Aniket Khicchi.
Jayshree Bajoria
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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India's answer to custodial killings: Cash and not justice
The police is rarely held accountable for custodial deaths as the case of 22-year-old Altaf Shaikh shows.
Jayshree Bajoria
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When a father handed over his son to the police in Mumbai and he never came back
How the police disregard the laws designed to prevent torture and mistreatment in custody.
Jayshree Bajoria
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How India’s archaic laws have a chilling effect on dissent
Citizens should no longer have to worry about being 'punished by the process' of being subjected to bad laws and the whims of poorly trained police.
Jayshree Bajoria
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad