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Nepal criminalizes isolating women during menstruation
Nepal, the landlocked Himalayan nation, has taken a very progressive decision to criminalise forcing menstruating women to stay out of their homes in special huts. Stigmatisation of menstruation is a serious social issue that needs to…
Twitterati teaches a lesson to Babul Supriyo for trivializing ‘Chandigarh stalking’ case
Playback singer turned Union Minister Babul Supriyo has trivialized the ordeal that Varnika Kundu went through in Chandigarh. In his tweet, he says that it was just a drunken chase and not attempted abduction. Mr. Supriyo urges everyone…
Group of bikers in Delhi chased a car and saved a woman who was abducted by three men.
Amidst the disheartening news of increasing crimes against women and apathetic onlookers in Delhi, there are a few stories about active citizens and good Samaritans which are like a pleasant breeze.
A group of bikers in Delhi chased…
Woman paraded naked in a village in Maharashtra for allegedly helping brother having an affair
A woman, 28-year-old, was paraded naked in Varngalwadi village, Maharashtra, last Friday. Alleged for helping her brother in having an affair with a woman, she was assaulted. However, police have arrested eight people who are linked to…
Worried about Aadhar Card data theft? Don’t be! It is now possible to lock Aadhar biometric
With the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar cards for a slew of purposes, from financial services, bank accounts, government certificates to welfare schemes, many people are quite worried about data security and what would happen if their…
Kolkata sex workers celebrate Raksha Bandhan, say they want to erase differences
In the hope of receiving equal respect in society, the sex workers of Sonagachi, Kolkata, tied rakhis around the waist of a passerby. The event was organised by the Durbar Mahila Samanvaya Committee, which is one of the largest…
Once again, 14-year-old Muslim girl vows to hoist Tricolor at Lal Chowk, Srinagar
Amidst the ongoing unrest in Jammu and Kashmir valley, a 14-year-old Muslim girl, Tanzeem Meerani has once again vowed to unfurl the national flag at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.This is the second time when the girl has vowed to do this. Last…
Read about an eleven-year-old who operates her own library in a slum
In today's world, there is an utmost need of spreading the education and as well as know the importance of it. A class 5 student, who lives in a slum in Bhopal, well understands the importance of it and keeping in mind that she has…
Two men married each other to please rain god
Recently in a bizarre manner, two men in Madhya Pradesh married each other in order to appease rain gods. Several districts of the state are reported to have a rainfall deficit and that is the reason the rituals were conducted. Though…
Man commits suicide as Panchayat orders to drink girl’s urine
In a shocking incident, a man, 25-year-old, committed suicide in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir after Panchayat announced that he will be drinking the girl's urine as punishment for raping her. Fazal Hussain also recorded a…
