Tag: violence
Countering the Culture of Oppression and Violence Against Women
Violence against women has been rapidly growing over the years, how can we build a society which is safe and nurturing towards its womenfolk?
A Burning Capital and Grand International Spectacle: The Paradox of an India that Trump...
American President Donald Trump made a visit to India amid ongoing Anti-CAA protests and a Capital burning in communal frenzy. He could ignore it, but can we?
Pro-Peace Protest at Jantar Mantar After Dark Night of violence in Northeastern Delhi
After a violent outbreak in the northeastern parts of Delhi which led to the deaths of more than 27 people and injured over 250 others, citizens came together at Jantar Mantar to demand the restoration of peace in the Capital.
An Epitome of Violence: Mourning the Brutal Murder of 440 Turkish Women
Is it a curse to be born a woman in a man’s world? The brutal murder of 440 women in Turkey compels us to ask some difficult questions, but does anybody have the answers?
With Rampant Rape, is India the Worst Country for Women?
A unaddressed misogynistic societal attitude underpins the culture of rape in India.
Can we Counter the Culture of Rape by Castrating or Lynching Rapists?
The extra-judicial killing of the accused in the brutal rape and murder of Hyderabad vet, raises more questions than one.
Unnao Rape Victim Dies, UP CM Yogi Adityanath Promises Speedy Justice
Unnao rape victim’s death puts humanity to shame and shows our collective decadence as a society.
Speedy Justice or Extra-Judicial Killing: the Debate over Police Encounter of Accused in Hyderabad...
All the four accused in the rape and murder of veterinary doctor in Telangana have been killed in a police encounter.
Normalising Violence Against Women: How Many More Priyanka Reddys Do We Need?
Violence against women has become a common occurrence in our society, but nothing much can change unless we alter our consciousness.
How Many More Nirbhayas Do We Need Before We Prioritise Women’s Safety?
The young doctor’s rape and murder in Hyderabad is a reminder that women’s safety isn’t the state’s priority.