Women's Safety
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Girls should know how to draw a ‘tangible line’ to avoid sexual harassment, says JNU circular
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union has said that the circular seeks to blame the person who was harassed.
Scroll Staff
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NHRC issues notice to Centre, states seeking reports on procedures to tackle sexual assault cases
It also asked for reports on the status of the Nirbhaya Fund including details about availability of the money and the amount spent during the last three years.
Scroll Staff
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Not all Delhi women can access the jobs they’d like – but Kejriwal’s free travel plan could help
Affordable and safe means of travel could open up better opportunities in education, jobs and public spaces.
Asiya Islam, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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Bengaluru’s metro rail project has a dark side to it
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IPL 2022: Jos Buttler equals Virat Kohli's record of four centuries in one IPL season
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When India was a ‘land of diamonds’, Russian tsars eagerly tried to build ties with Aurangzeb
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‘The Immortal King Rao’: Can technology and wealth compensate for historic injustices of caste?
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Does US have evidence of aliens visiting us on Earth?
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Harassment and hate: What women cycling in Pakistan face
The photograph of a white woman riding a bike in Peshawar is being hailed as a sign of progressiveness in the country. But that’s hardly the real picture.
Noor Rahman, Dawn.com
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India’s all-female police stations are encouraging women to report crimes, finds study
As of 2013, there were 479 such police stations in the country.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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#MeToo has changed how Indian women use technology to fight injustice – but there’s more to be done
Three researchers say a right to technology is key to fighting violence against women in the 21st century.
Ayona Datta, The Conversation, Nabeela Ahmed, The Conversation & Rakhi Tripathi, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Children honour victims of school shooting, protest at gun rights convention
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Watch: Loyal dog treks eight kilometres for nearly two hours to be reunited with previous owner
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Watch: A day in the life of a Palestinian man who lives in a cave
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Watch: Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle visits Uvalde, Texas to honour school shooting victims
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‘She was the sweetest little girl who did nothing wrong’: Father of student killed in Texas shooting
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In Jaipur, an all-female biker squad hopes to keep the streets safe for women
‘We feel safe when we see the female patrols.’
Louise Donovan
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National Commission for Women rejects report on India being the most dangerous country for women
The NCW said that some countries ranked after India are places where women are not allowed to speak in public.
Scroll Staff
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Maneka Gandhi writes to Bollywood producers to comply with the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act
The Union Minister urged the producers to provide a “safe, secure and inclusive work environment” for the women.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Anek’ review: Political thriller muddles its way through the North East
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ review: Flights of nostalgia
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‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor Ray Liotta dies at 67
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Watch: Partition, art and the idea of home in short film ‘The Miniaturist Of Junagadh’
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Watch: ‘The Gray Man’ stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Dhanush and Ana de Armas
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Harassment fears: Why Delhi women pick lower-ranked colleges than ones they’re eligible for
These choices ultimately limit women’s economic mobility.
Shreya Roy Chowdhury
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Goa is the safest for women in India; Delhi, UP and Bihar rank lowest on Gender Vulnerability Index
The study aims to identify the status of Indian women with regard to education, health, poverty and protection.
Scroll Staff
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Delhi considered world’s worst megacity because of sexual assaults on women, finds poll
Among the 19 megacities surveyed by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the Indian Capital was found to be the most unsafe for women, along with Brazil’s Sao Paulo.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2022: Kumar Sangakkara on Jos Buttler – ‘Can’t remember anyone batting this well in IPL history’
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IPL 2022: Jos Buttler equals Virat Kohli's record of four centuries in one IPL season
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Champions League: Liverpool look to end season on a high against inspired Benzema’s Real Madrid
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Better team reached final: Reactions to Rajasthan Royals knocking RCB out of IPL 2022
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French Open, Day 6 wrap: Djokovic, Nadal roll into last 16; Teichmann beats Azarenka in thriller