Tag: violence
Normalising Violence Against Women: How Many More Priyanka Reddys Do We Need?
Violence against women has become a common occurrence in our society, but nothing much can change unless we alter our consciousness.
How Many More Nirbhayas Do We Need Before We Prioritise Women’s Safety?
The young doctor’s rape and murder in Hyderabad is a reminder that women’s safety isn’t the state’s priority.
An Orphaned Child, a Helpless Mother: A Disaster called Jammu and Kashmir
No internet, telecommunication, education or healthcare - how can things be “normal” in Jammu and Kashmir?
Have We Internalized the Logic of Surveillance?
Is it that we have begun to love the culture of surveillance?
The Kashmir Lockdown and its Implications for Millions of Children
Millions of children in the Valley are part of the prolonged political crisis in Kashmir without any fault of theirs. Their education and learning stand completely destroyed, leaving them out of schools for a prolonged and indefinite period.
To Be Young and to Approach Gandhi in Present Time
Gandhi is more relevant today than at any other time. Gandhian ideas provide a subversive lens to grapple with the present pathology of modernity, nationalism and violent existence.
‘Unacceptable Situation in Kashmir’, Petition Demands Centre’s Urgent Attention
Eminent individuals from academics and journalism have written to PM Modi against the clampdown in the Kashmir Valley.
Gender-based Violence continues to rise in India
The phenomenon of Gender-based violence has been found to be deeply rooted in gender inequality, and continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies.
Is India Turning Into Lynchistan?
With growing instances of mob violence, can lynching be stopped only with adequate legislation?
Revoking Article 370: Is it the End of the Kashmir Dream?
The government’s decision of revoking Article 370 in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir poses important challenges before India. Will such an action really serve as a solution to the Kashmir conundrum?
