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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicWomen's safety

Topic: women's safety

India’s MeToo will succeed if our laws catch up with it

The language of law must bring greater awareness of our rights and should enable us to hold the state accountable.

It’s time, Modi govt needs to remove M.J. Akbar now

The 50-word Edit — ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Is India really the most dangerous place for women?

Experts caution against study by Thomson Reuters Foundation, call it a 'superficial survey', say systematic studies would be better.

ओला और ऊबर के ड्राइवरों के लिए, यह उल्टी में लिथड़ी नववर्ष की पूर्व संध्या होगी

नववर्ष की पूर्व-संध्या या क्रिसमस पर उनका काम केवल ड्राइविंग नहीं होता, इसमें अभद्र यात्रियों को झेलना और उल्टी साफ करना भी शामिल है.

Why Delhi’s women are a lot like US Marines

Attending a self-defence workshop conducted by two US Marines was an eye-opener. Violence, whether on the battlefield or on Delhi’s streets, looks the same.

Delhi Police is busy with its VIP duties, there is no police for ordinary people

While talking about women empowerment is important, unfortunately women’s security is no more than a buzzword.

Most offenses against women occur in private spaces, the police are at a disadvantage

After Jyoti Singh's death, domestic sexual abuse, which used to be considered ‘ghar ki baat’, was brought into the public sphere.

Backlash against rape has led to targeting younger, more vulnerable victims

The tussle between government and police in Delhi hampers women’s security initiatives.

Talk Point: Levels of impunity enjoyed by perpetrators are alarming

No matter how good the law is, it is doomed to remain on paper if unaccompanied by public education, behavioural change and enforement of rule of law.

Talk Point: We need a mechanism to root out false rape cases, without any compromise

Chargesheeting rate in rape cases is high. Conviction rate has, however, gone down post-Nirbhaya incident. If stricter laws were a solution, we should have had a better situation.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.