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Moral Vigilantism Behind Murder of Social Media Influencer in India’s Punjab
By Kavita Chowdhury
As shocking as the murder is its justification, as well as the deafening silence of the political class and civil society.
India Deploys Emotive Symbolism of Women in the India-Pakistan Military Conflict
By Kavita Chowdhury
Hindutva supporters deify the nation as "Bharat Mata" (Mother India). But brand women as anti-national if they don’t ascribe to their jingoism.
Hindi Film ‘Mrs’ Shakes up the Myth of Blissfully Married Indian Women
By Kavita Chowdhury
The movie has conservatives and men’s groups up in arms.
Sexual Violence Grows in 10 Years of Modi Rule in India
By Kavita Chowdhury
As disturbing as the assaults is the response of ministers and officials who accuse those that speak out against rape culture of defaming India.
India’s Supreme Court Takes Step Toward Gender-sensitive Rulings
By Kavita Chowdhury
It has issued a handbook that lists misogynistic language to be avoided in court rulings and draws attention to the impact of gender stereotypes on verdicts.
The Grim Reality of Sexual Violence for India’s Dalit Women
By Kavita Chowdhury
Even as the BJP government celebrates International Women’s Day, yet another Dalit gang rape victim is denied justice.
Horrific Crime Reaffirms Delhi’s Status as India’s Most Unsafe City for Women
By Kavita Chowdhury
A woman was hit by a car filled with drunk men, who drove on for 13 kilometers, dragging her body lodged in the car’s wheels.
Dark Comedy ‘Darlings’ Rattles India’s Patriarchs
By Tarushi Aswani
The movie, which shows a woman exercising agency in response to spousal violence, has outraged many in India.
A Snapshot of India’s Population
By Sudha Ramachandran
NFHS-5, the latest survey of India’s people, shows that population growth has stabilized but misogyny remains strong.
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