Violence Against Women
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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
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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
Trending
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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Why Pakistan has not seen any major public protests despite extreme economic hardship
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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Explainer: Why India wants to modify the Indus Water Treaty after 62 years
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Satyajit Ray’s Professor Shonku stories remind us that he created a fictional scientist too
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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
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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
Video
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Syria earthquake: Watch rescuers erupt in joy after family is pulled out alive from debris
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Watch: Drew Barrymore shaves off actor Tyler Posey's moustache during an on-camera interview
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‘Liar!’ Watch Republicans heckling US President Joe Biden during State of the Union address
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Watch: Bowhead whales rejuvenate themselves at a ‘health spa’ off the coast of Russia
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‘He makes it appear he’s the remote control behind the PM’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra on Adani in Lok Sabha
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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
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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
The Reel
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‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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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
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Bengaluru molestation and beyond: Not just safety measures – we need a new way of looking at women
Why is it that females are only considered safe when accompanied by vetted men, segregated from men, or armed?
Mrinal Pande
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Pakistani women invite men to "beat" them in this UN video. It's a strong message, even if 'copied'
Some say the UN’s “Beat Me” is not every different creatively from the #TryBeatingMeLightly campaign.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Richa Ghosh’s knock helps India beat Bangladesh by 52 runs in warmup game
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India vs Australia: Pat Cummins on prospect of turning pitches – ‘We just got to embrace it’
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India v Australia: Rohit Sharma & Co look to retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with an eye on WTC final
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Sune Luus column: Hosts South Africa eager to keep ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at home
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Reactions as LeBron James becomes the NBA’s leading scorer: ‘The All-Time Scoring King’