Here is how political parties deal with sexual harassment chargesThough parties are mandated to have Internal Complaints Committees to prevent sexual harassment of women, functionaries of BJP and Congress...
17 Oct, 2018, 06.46 AM IST
SC verdict on adultery welcomed by lawyers, activistsA five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was unanimous in striking down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code dea...
27 Sep, 2018, 01.24 PM IST
The judiciary scores a victory in Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh case in PanchkulaIn 2007, when the rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was handed over to DIG Mulinja Narayanan at the CBI, he came under pressure fro...
27 Aug, 2017, 06.52 AM IST
Tata Tea's 'Jaago Re' 2.0 aims to connect one million peopleTata Global Beverages Ltd (TGBL), which owns Tata Tea, has roped in Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar and women's rights activist Ranjana Kumari...
22 Jun, 2017, 04.57 PM IST
AAP govt triples annual budget of DCW to Rs 20 crore"First time in the Indian history has the women commission got Rs 20 crore. Thanks to Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia," Maliwal said.
08 Mar, 2017, 08.28 PM IST
Activists divided on release of juvenile convict in the December 16 gang rape case"I think the boy should be given another chance to live," Kavita Krishnan, secretary of All India Progressive Women's Association (AIPWA), ...
20 Dec, 2015, 04.33 PM IST
Activists slam Delhi's AAP government proposal for trying juveniles above 15 as adultsChild rights activists here have objected to Delhi government's proposal to prosecute as adults any juvenile above age 15 found involved in...
19 Oct, 2015, 10.48 PM IST
Divorce: Experts divided over proposal for joint custody of childIs the Law Commission's proposal for joint custody of minors in case of divorce a "welcome step" or will it "encroach upon a mother's right...
31 May, 2015, 12.49 PM IST
Bouquets & brickbats for lowering age to try juveniles as adults in heinous crimesAccording to Raj Kumar, "The change in lowering the age is not desirable. We cannot solve the problems simply by undermining other aspects ...
26 Apr, 2015, 11.26 AM IST
Proposed amendment in anti-dowry harassment law evokes debateIf the offence is made compoundable, it would allow the woman to settle the matter at the trial court level itself and withdraw the complai...
14 Apr, 2015, 07.00 PM IST
Bus ride to mark 2nd anniversary of December 16 gang rapeThe civil society movement also wishes to demonstrate complete solidarity with the woman's parents and the families of other sexual assault...
13 Dec, 2014, 11.01 PM IST
Violence against women in politics rampant in South Asia: ReportViolence against women in politics is rampant in South Asia according to a recent study conducted by the Centre for Social Research & UN Wo...
30 Apr, 2014, 06.04 PM IST
Mulayam Singh Yadav for change in rape law, says boys make 'mistakes'"Efforts will be made to change such a law, so that those misusing it are punished. Those filing false reports will also be taken to task,"...
10 Apr, 2014, 09.25 PM IST
Post December 16, women's security a key issue in Delhi pollsDays after the Dec 16 incident, the Centre as well as Delhi Government had announced a series of measures to enhance security of women.
20 Nov, 2013, 12.38 PM IST
- Road to riches: Better connectivity changes rural landscape
Better connectivity has pushed up agricultural income in rural India by 17.6% and income from non-farm activities by 12.11%, a recent Plann...
10 Jun, 2010, 02.46 AM IST
- Pregnancies, abortions to be checked
Government plans mandatory registry of pregnancies and abortions to check female foeticide.
13 Jul, 2007, 04.56 PM IST
- Should she be addressed as Rashtrapati?
Should Pratibha Patil be addressed as 'Rashtrapati' if she becomes the first woman President.
16 Jun, 2007, 02.43 AM IST