Domestic violence, a silent epidemic, casts a long shadow over countless lives. It’s more than just physical pain; it’s the invisible scars of emotional turmoil, the fear that gnaws at the soul, and the shattered sense of self-worth. Watch our interview with Bhavya and Anmol on Domestic Violence: Redressal and Hope.
How to Support Domestic Violence Survivors – Interview Read More »
Why do we observe an entire month as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”? A recent pan-India survey shows a drop in combined physical and sexual violence from 31% to 29% over five years, but this rate is still unacceptably high.
Will such observance bear fruits, or are they in danger of being just another social media trend? Read on to know more.
Why do we need “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”? Read More »
While physical and sexual violence is easier to point a finger at; emotional, economical, psychological and technological violence are the red flags that we sometimes miss out. Read on to find out more!
Not All Scars Are Visible: Hidden Signs of IPV & Domestic Violence Read More »
The dynamics of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) can be understood by employing Liz Kelly’s conceptual framework of a continuum of sexual violence. Would you like to see how? Let’s break it down with two Bollywood movies: Darlings and Thappad.
Gender Based Violence as a Continuum: Thappad to Darlings Read More »
From reconstruction after illness or accidents to aesthetics, there are many reasons why one would consider breast augmentation. It is important to be aware of the many methods available, and the considerations involved in each of them, to make an informed choice. Let’s take a closer look at some common methods and considerations.
An Overview of Breast Augmentation Methods Read More »
Here is a deeper look into sadness in its less conventional forms, and a quick dive into the science of how prolonged sadness affects sexual health. Written to promote Mental Health Awareness Month. Read on!
Of Lesser Known Sadnesses, Highlighting Post-Sex Blues Read More »
It’s essential to know what harassment and sexual assault actually look like. The key is to be aware of these behaviors so you can spot them when they happen. Read further for more insights!
Bystander Strategies for Addressing Harassment and Sexual Assault in the Workplace Read More »
On 23rd September, a bench consisting of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala of the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgement regarding possession of child pornography as a punishable offence under the POCSO Act. It also highlighted what we have been saying for a decade: sex education should be made mandatory. Read on to know more!
Supreme Court endorses Sex Education in India Read More »
Is Justice Biased? It is frustrating, right? The way justice takes so long sometimes (most times)? At school, if you misbehave with a teacher, you’re immediately punished—kicked out of class, parents called.
But in other situations, why does justice take so long to come? To the point where you feel like punching the wall, painting public walls with slogans, and screaming WE NEED JUSTICE on national television…
Why is justice mostly delayed? Read More »
On 1st July 2024, India adopted a new official criminal code, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC, 1860). Here is an overview of laws about rape in BNS.
Are Rape Laws Effective? Here’s An Overview Of The BNS Laws Read More »
