PadMan: A New Face of Feminism
It has been since times immemorial that menstruation is considered as a taboo. The number of superstitions and the social conditioning associated with this biological process of a monthly bleeding …
[Video] From Bar Dancer’s Daughter To Drummer
Check out this inspirational video about the daughter of a mother in the bar dancing industry who chose to pursue her dreams and become a drummer!
Breakthrough India: Empowering Women Since 2000
Speaking out about gender issues is one thing, but actually being heard is another battle in its own. A myriad of organizations fight to raise awareness and reform societal norms …
[Video] Why Rape is a Problem in Delhi
Check out this powerful speech by a young woman about why rape is a problem in Delhi.
Brutal, Barbaric And Bestial: Domestic Violence In India Has A Long Way To Go
Recently, there was a case of a man who allegedly strangled and killed his wife because of her refusal to have sex. The man confessed to the crime after he …
Udi Udi Jaye: India’s First Female Naval Pilot Inducted
Reading headlines with phrases like, “First Ever Indian Woman To…” is probably on the top of the list of headings I immediately click on in the news and get pumped …
[Video]: A Young Woman’s Message To Her Father
Check out this video of a young woman named Afreen Khan sending a strong and heartfelt message to her father discussing the struggles she faced as a consequence of his …
Gulaab Gang to Motorbike Gang: Delhi’s Plan to Make Roads Safer for Women
The Motorbike Squad Not only has Delhi decided to safeguard the women of Delhi by placing a motorbike squad around the streets, it has decided to have the officers be …
“Hall of Shame” Campaign: An Instrument of Change Or A Weapon to Defame?
“Hall of Shame” – Introduction A Facebook post of Raya Sarkar, a US-based Indian woman is creating quite a ripples in the social media platform and academia with the naming …
Five Years Later: Remember India’s Daughter?
Introduction Indian news is incomplete without at least one headline about rape and how it continuously plagues the women of India. Approximately five years ago, a tragedy seemed to spark …
