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Remembering Bhagat Singh, Reclaiming the Right to be A Free Thinker
It is quite a striking experience when, in Europe – including in France which is the historical birthplace of secularism –, one gets automatically told, for example, "Oh, you are a Hindu!" if one says one is Indian, or "Oh, you are a Muslim! if one says one is Algerian.
HC grants bail to accused in minor’s rape, imposes strict conditions
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, while granting bail asked the minor girl to approach the court or police if she was stalked by the accused
Kathua rape case: HC rejects parole plea of key conspirator
The HC noted the possibility of a communal clash in J&K if the convict was let out on parole
Femicide: UP Man Rips Open Pregnant Wife’s Stomach To Find Out Baby’s Gender
At the horrific incident, the woman's family alleged that the man wanted a son and committed the crime to know if it was male or female foetus.
Public order a state subject: Smriti Irani on gov’t measures against gendered crimes
While presenting dismal numbers of rising crimes against women, the Minister of Women and Child Development displays shocking callousness.
NHRC questions UP Govt over 57 girls at a shelter home testing positive for Covid-19
The girls are between 10 – 18 years of age and seven of the infected were found to be pregnant
Two pregnant women die after being denied proper medical care
While Seema died in Jalandhar after allegedly being refused admission by seven hospitals, Asma died in Thane after reportedly being refused admission by five hospitals
Evictions & sexual harassment and livelihood loss affect women street vendors: Survey Covid19 Lockdown
Thrice oppressed, women street vendors have turned to exhausting personal savings for survival besides bearing the overarching burden of household chores reveals this survey by ISST-Janpahal in Delhi
Two women rescued from human traffickers in Jharkhand
The organization has demanded an investigation into human trafficking networks and sustainable employment options for migrating women
Sexism in the time of Corona: How the “Corona Dayan” took over social media
The term “dayan” refers to “witch” and on coming into popular use may harm women, especially in rural areas
Mumbai Pride: Thousands stand in solidarity against CAA, NPR-NRC
The Queer Azaadi Mumbai Pride 2020 witnessed thousands of Queer people and allies, assembled under the rainbow flag, raising slogans of equality, diversity and freedom.
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