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Thought of the Day by Mariska Hargitay aka Olivia Benson: ‘Sometimes things in life happen that allow us to understand…’ Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star on how life’s hardest moments can reveal what truly mattersThought of the Day: Whether through Olivia Benson or her real-life activism, Mariska Hargitay consistently highlights compassion, healing a...
‘I am in debt, struggling but free’: 24-year-old woman fled from home to Calicut, dreams of finding her mom and working at Swiss Parliament somedayA 24-year-old woman from Calicut found freedom after escaping years of abuse and fear. She now lives independently, facing financial strugg...
US tightens rules for Violence Against Women Act immigration benefitsUS immigration authorities have updated VAWA program guidance due to a significant surge in filings and fraud. The changes aim to protect g...
Domestic Violence Act: 20 years of protection, progress, and persistent debates over misuseIndia's Domestic Violence Act, now 20 years old, offers vital legal protection to women against abuse. Recent amendments expand accountabil...
India at UN raps Pakistan over sexual violence against women ever since 1971India's UN representative, Eldos Mathew Punnoos, addressed the Security Council, highlighting Pakistan's history of sexual violence since 1...
'I was very unhappy': When Shefali Jariwala opened up on her first marriage to singer Harmeet Singh; a look at her fairy tale love story with Parag TyagiShefali Jariwala, famed for 'Kaanta Laga', passed away at 42. She suffered a cardiac arrest. Her husband, Parag Tyagi, rushed her to the ho...
Gurgaon man threatened to kill wife in court, then tried to run her over, Police sayA 35-year-old man from Gurgaon has been arrested for allegedly trying to kill his wife after she refused to withdraw a domestic violence an...
‘In-laws tried to break me’: Delhi mom turns autorickshaw driver to secure better future for herself and her daughter; netizens calls her a ‘badass’Neelam from Delhi, escaping domestic abuse, becomes an inspiring autorickshaw driver. Her story, highlighting her determination to fight ba...
Kamala Harris' past statements on domestic abuse resurface following allegations against her husband, Doug EmhoffKamala Harris' record of condemning domestic abuse has come under scrutiny after allegations surfaced that her husband, Doug Emhoff, slappe...
Sexual assault case: Court adjourns HD Revanna's plea, next hearing on FridayKarnataka High Court adjourned JDS MLA HD Revanna's plea on quashing the FIR filed against him for alleged abduction of a sexual assault su...
Urban Company to support service partners facing domestic violenceUrban Company introduces Project Nidar, a policy against gender-based violence for its service professionals. The policy aims to create awa...
US agency seeks car location tracking details over domestic abuse concernsCases of technology-enabled stalking involving cars are emerging as automakers add ever-more sophisticated features, such as location track...
Can tech be a shield? Understanding technology's role in combating domestic violenceWhile technology is seen as a double-edged sword, with perpetrators using it to stalk and harass victims, there are emerging tech solutions...
Author JK Rowling launches initiative to help victims of sexual violenceRowling has spoken in the past of being a survivor of domestic violence.
NBA star Miles Bridges charged with domestic violence, child abuse. Find out what happenedWith three criminal charges against his name, Miles Bridges, a prominent NBA player for the Charlotte Hornets team, is facing significant t...
As Depp's lawyer delivers an emotional closing argument in $50 mn defamation trial, Johnny embraces him with a hug; video goes viralThe actor's lawyer Chew urged the jury to restore "his name, his reputation and his career".
Johnny Depp is no saint, but he is also not a violent abuser, say the actor's lawyers in closing argumentThe jury has begun deliberation, and will get together again on Tuesday.
In a first for India Inc, HUL to help staff facing domestic abuseThe policy seeks to protect and grant relief to employees who are survivors of abuse, or acts of physical/emotional abuse beyond the workpl...
No tolerance for crime against women: Twitter launches prompt to help people combat domestic violenceThe feature will be reviewed at regular intervals by the Twitter team.
Chennai cafes focus on women in their new business plansWhile some city restaurateurs believe in the idea of making their business a means to train and financially empower survivors of fire and d...