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If These Incidents Continue, Then How Is The Tainted Reputation Of Indian Police Going To Change?

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Hello all. Here is another chilling case of the atrocities perpetrated by police on helpless women. Blatant misuse of the police’s power depicted in this recent incident is enough to break anyone’s faith in Delhi Police.  The incident took place in New Delhi's Rohini area where two women were allegedly beaten up by a sub-inspector inside a police station of that area. The … [Read more...]

Women Do Make Men Rapists, And No Law In India Can Stop These Women (No Pun Intended)

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Women's safety is a huge issue in our country. The increase in the number of cases of rapes and violence against them is certainly disturbing. And as a result of it, we discuss it everywhere, right from newsroom debates to the social networking websites. But, wait a second. Is it always the case that a woman only is victimized? Can’t the same thing happen to a man? And if … [Read more...]

The Sad Reality Of Women Empowerment In India Which Is Often Overlooked By Big Names Like Vogue.

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Dear Vogue, We are thrilled that you’re trying to do your part for empowering women, but if there’s one thing I have learnt, it’s that there’s nothing glamorous, nothing fancy, nothing glittery about women’s empowerment in India. The reality of our situation is far from what you are making it to be and your portrayal of women’s empowerment somehow only seems to be aimed at … [Read more...]

A Letter To The Bangalore Police Commissioner Exposing The Reality Of Sex Business In The City

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When the name Bangalore is heard, the pictures of huge IT industry with immensely dedicated and professional engineers from all around the world comes to our mind. But in the midst of these luxurious people we tend to ignore a despicable act going at the epicenter of the city, which directly or indirectly is affecting everyone. The act originates from the prostitution and goes … [Read more...]