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Gang Rape of a Tourist in India Highlights Culture of Downplaying Sexual Violence
By Sheikh Saaliq
Police recorded 31,516 rape cases in 2022, a 20 percent increase from 2021, according to the National Crime Records Bureau.
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.
Women in India Come Together to Fight COVID-19
By Akanksha Khullar
It is time to recognize the efforts of these unseen heroes of the crisis and acknowledge the critical roles that women play in Indian society.
Fighting Gender Inequality in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By M Niaz Asadullah and Kalyani Raghunathan
The pandemic will drive many women in India into poverty and food insecurity.
India’s ‘Shadow Pandemic’
By Neeta Lal
Domestic violence in India surges during the COVID-19 crisis.
Addressing Rape in India
By Neeta Lal
7 years after an infamous rape and murder case, India has made little progress in preventing crimes against women.
Women Emerging as Leaders in Fixing India’s Slums
By Bijal Brahmbhatt
The collective might of women must be harnessed as a powerful, necessary force for change.
The 2010s: Reflecting on a Decade of Change in Bollywood
By Alexandra Delaney-Bhattacharya
From digital streaming to the #MeToo movement, the last 10 years have left their mark on India’s film industry.
Female Delivery Drivers Breaking Patriarchal Barriers in India
By Adnan Bhat
Breaking down one more barrier to women's employment in India.
Interview With Indian ‘Instant Divorce’ Victim Nida Khan
By Prabhat Singh
How one woman is fighting against injustice, ignorance, and violence toward women in the name of religious practices.
India’s Problem With Women
By Tej Parikh
As tradition and modernity collide, India is the world's most dangerous place for women.
The ‘Pad Man’ of India’s Parliament
By Mansi Bhatia and Nantha Kishore
Lawmaker Ninong Ering’s progressive step toward a period-friendly India.
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