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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCrime Against Women

Topic: Crime Against Women

78% Indians did not report sexual harassment at workplace when they faced it: Survey

Survey involved 15,000 respondents from rural and urban India. About 50% who said they were harassed at workplace said it happened during regular work hours.

Haryana has not only fought its female foeticide but is also helping Punjab’s girls live

In 2011 census, Haryana had the worst sex ratio (830), while Punjab was second (842). By 2017, Haryana rose to 914, while Punjab only managed 892.

Wish #MeToo had started sooner, says judge who accused retired HC justice of harassment

Ms X, as the judge is publicly known, claimed in 2014 that a Madhya Pradesh High Court judge asked her to dance on an item song at a function in his house.

Alumni of top Delhi school say sexual harassment, misogyny rampant on campus

Alumni of Delhi Public School RK Puram have accused staff of sexual harassment and teachers of cracking rape jokes. What can we say, asks school.

M.J. Akbar is not the only predator, sexual is not the only harassment for woman journalists

There was so much misogyny and such oppression and humiliation of women in the many organisations I have worked at that M.J. Akbar was just one of them. 

What do you do when your woke friend is named in #MeToo

#MeToo is a time for celebration, anger and joy. But this phase must also make space for grief, forgiveness and healing.

Women in Kashmir join #MeToo movement, accuse journalists & politician of abuse

A Kashmir women's right body has released a list identifying alleged perpetrators of sexual harassment and abuse, promising a 'part two'.

Veteran actor Alok Nath accused of rape by writer-producer Vinta Nanda

Alok Nath, popular for his many roles as the large-hearted family patriarch, allegedly raped Vinta Nanda in the 1990s. 

Kidnappings double, rape cases up as Haryana sees sharp rise in crimes against women

CM Manohar Lal Khattar tells Haryana assembly that since 2014, rapes have increased 1.5 times — from 961 cases to 1,413 till date. 

Why Delhi woman behind viral post on ‘molestation’ didn’t appear in court for 3 years

Jasleen Kaur is now based in Canada. She reached out to ThePrint after our story on the struggles being faced by the accused, who claims innocence.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.