Women's Safety
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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
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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
Trending
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Naomi Klein: In Modi government’s clampdown on critics and climate activists, Big Tech is an enabler
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China targeted Indian power grid after Galwan Valley clash, suggests study: NYT
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Can god be disproved using the laws of physics? An expert explains how it depends on perspective
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However brutal the man is, can sex between husband and wife be called rape, asks SC
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Will you marry her? CJI asks man accused of raping minor, grants protection from arrest
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh sings at his granddaughter's wedding ceremony
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Watch: Trials for new three-tier train coaches show one speeding past at 180 kilometers an hour
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Watch the unveiling of a golden Donald Trump statue by US conservatives
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Watch: Was this Jewish family forced to leave a plane because their baby was not wearing a mask?
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On camera: Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra go dancing in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, Assam
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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
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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
The Reel
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How ‘Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin’ led to Pooja Bhatt being cast in ‘Bombay Begums’
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Watch: In Pixar short film ‘Float’, a kid with an unusual gift
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‘Operation Varsity Blues’ trailer: Documentary revisits 2019 American college admissions scam
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‘Chakravyuh – An Inspector Virkar Crime Thriller’ trailer: Prateik Babbar chases a blackmailer
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Golden Globes 2021: ‘Nomadland’, ‘The Crown’ among top winners
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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
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Chandigarh stalking case: Court frames abduction charges against Vikas Barala and Ashish Kumar
They were arrested on August 9 for attempting to abduct and chasing Varnika Kundu in an SUV.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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India vs England: Don’t have much to say about Ahmedabad pitch, we got outplayed, says Jack Leach
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Bigger picture for me is to win third T20 World Cup title: Chris Gayle ahead of West Indies return
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Indian Football: The North East is the top breeding ground for talent but will it stay that way?
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Qatar Open: Azarenka, Muguruza advance to round of 16, Australian Open finalist Brady knocked out
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Rotterdam Open: Andy Murray fights back from a set down to beat Robin Haase in opening round