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Resignation in Protest: MP woman judge quits over elevation of senior she accused of harassment and discrimination

In a powerful act of protest, Judge Aditi Gajendra Sharma resigns after the elevation of a senior she accused of caste-based harassment, calling out the judiciary’s silence, systemic bias, and betrayal of its own ideals

Dalit activists organise second ‘Villuvandi Yatra’ in Kerala in wake of Sabarimala protests

2018 marks the 125th anniversary of the famous ‘Villuvandi...

Bhim Army Calls for Agra Bandh over Sanjali Murder: December 25

Bhim Army chief has given the call for an...

After Me Too, can we trust the UK government to tackle sexual abuse?

If our lawmakers fail to confront abuse in their...

What ails India’s women farmers?

If one questions — what do women know about...

Umaiyah Khan not permitted to write NTA NET exam because of her Hijab

“It clearly says in Constitution that we are free...

How Neelofar Braved All Odds to Become Kashmir’s First Woman to Act in an International Film

How Neelofar Braved All Odds to Become Kashmir’s First...

Drop in women MLA numbers in Telangana stresses need for 33% reservation

The number of women in Telangana State Assembly has...

Massive cuts in central funds for women’s schemes in 2018

Schemes such as Swadhar Greh Scheme, which is aimed...

Cleric Tells Muslim Wives: Your Husband Is Meant To Be Shared With Other Women

Women protecting their husbands from polygamy are “thieves” who...

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