Changing centuries of patriarchy and misogyny won’t happen overnight, nor will a creaky criminal justice system magically repair itself. Let’s not forget that misogyny and sexual violence were prevalent in many... more ››
Something is terribly wrong with the way women are treated in India, the world's largest democracy. The horrific Dec. 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old student on a New Delhi bus has sparked massive protests and loud demands for... more ››
Women constitute more than half the total workforce of India. For even so-called "housewives" or "home-makers" who do not have outside employment but do household chores are unpaid workers whose contribution is not recognised in... more ››
Like any individual, the nation too has a limit of tolerance. For Delhi and some other cities, the gang rape at the national capital was the proverbial last straw. Students filled the streets to demonstrate and even had one or... more ››