Violence Against Women
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What has changed in the discussion on sexual violence in India
The BJP has appropriated the discussion on violence against women to drive its agenda.
Divya Aslesha
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Mumbai man arrested for allegedly killing live-in partner, chopping her body into 20 pieces
The police said that Manoj Sahani boiled pieces of Saraswati Viadya’s body in a pressure cooker and later filled them into plastic bags to dispose of them.
Scroll Staff
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A decade since the 2012 Delhi gangrape and murder case, how safe are India’s women?
On paper, there has been progress, but judicial, law enforcement and healthcare institutions continue their patriarchal and discriminatory functioning.
Lakshmi Lingam & Sunita Sheel Bandewar
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Yamini Aiyer interview: With jobless growth, welfare has become a ‘compensation’, not a public right
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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How violent abuse of girlfriends and partners often hides behind the language of romance
There are several women quietly suffering in their ‘modern’ love stories.
Parul Bhandari
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Interview: Despite Shraddha Walkar murder, the most dangerous space for women is their marital home
Under crimes against women in 2020, the highest number were recorded under section 498A, which is cruelty by husband and relatives, says academic Mary E John.
Thalluri Divya Aslesha
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If Bangladesh is to address violence against women, it must stop thinking of it as a family problem
Half the country’s say they have experienced violence from an intimate partner in their lives – about one in four in the last 12 months.
Rainer Ebert
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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Why it’s not really shocking that a young woman is involved in the ‘Bulli Bai’ case
The Mumbai Police has arrested 18-year-old Shweta Singh as the prime suspect in a case involving an ‘online auction’ of Muslim women.
Aarefa Johari
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If India is to effectively battle violence against women, men must step up to play their part
After all, men are the authors as well as beneficiaries of patriarchy.
Akanksha Khullar
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Kerala: Man arrested for killing batchmate by slitting her throat in Kottayam college
The accused attacked his batchmate with a blade inside the campus of the St Thomas College of Pala town.
Scroll Staff
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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West Bengal: Man dies after woman he allegedly raped and set on fire grabs him
The woman is being treated for her burn injuries.
Scroll Staff
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Video: Three women share their chilling stories of ‘khatna’ or female genital mutilation
On International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, watch these moving stories from women who were subjected to this horrifying practice.
Scroll Staff
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Video: Three Indian women share their chilling stories of ‘khatna’ or female genital cutting
"You're not supposed to have 'haraam ki boti' in you."
Scroll Staff
The Field
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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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