Women In India

Multiple Meme Pages Organised Mass-Harassment Of A Reporter Who Called "Aunty Ki Ghanti" Sexist

After the misogynistic track was taken off YouTube, hundreds of Indian men and boys coordinated attacks in 40 meme groups, to defend their freedom to be crass and abusive.

The Powerful Arguments Made By A Men's Group Fighting Against Marital Rape

"We believe that there are men, there are men, and there are better men."

28 Thoughts About "First Day Of Period Leave," Written On The First Day Of My Period

Is this, finally, the integration of women's experiences into corporate culture? Or is it a setback for feminism? Can I have chocolate? Does anybody love me?

14 Tiny Moments From "Queen" That Made Every Sanskaari Yet Besharam Woman Nod Knowingly

From dealing with overprotective parents to being lowkey shameless, we've all been Rani.

My Days With Monika

This is one of several women-authored pieces published this weekend in tribute to Monika Ghurde.

If You Care About Women's Rights In India, You Now Have To Care About Chetan Bhagat

One Indian Girl is about to become millions of Indian readers' introduction to the idea of gender equality. We can mock it, criticise it, and ignore it, but that won't make Bhagat's outsized influence go away.

India's Dilemma: Protecting Women From Cyber Abuse Vs. Protecting Freedom Of Expression

Ever-increasing cyber-harassment is pushing Indian legislators toward considering new laws, even amid fears that they'll be used to restrict freedom of expression.

India Has Made It Mandatory For All Cellphones To Have Panic Buttons To Keep Women Safe

Yuuup, even brands like Apple and Samsung are expected to tweak their phones for this.

I'm A Woman Who Doesn't Have Or Want Kids, And I'm Happy

How I stopped feeling “selfish” about being child-free.

11 Facts About Gender Inequality In India That Will Truly Shock You

Up to 8 million female foetuses may have been aborted in India over the previous decade.

Indian Women Are Never Taught How To Be Alone, And That's A Problem

I was lucky to learn from a long-distance marriage, but I know too many women struggling with the effects of going straight from their fathers' homes to their husbands'.

This Tiny Update To Arranged Marriage Customs Is A Huge Step Toward Gender Equality

One step at a time.

Virat Kohli Has Spoken Up Against Sexism And Gender-Based Violence

Nailed it.

What My Accident Taught Me About Being Unmarried In India

After a crash changed my face, I was overwhelmed by friends' and family's disappointment that I got marred before I got married.

11 Things Indian Women Are Told, And What They Actually Imply

Sorry your whole life is a lie.

This Incredible Social Experiment Reveals The Many Ways India Is Keeping Its Women In The Dark

"Let's bring women into the spotlight."

Meet The Group Of Teen Rape Survivors Fighting For Women’s Safety In India

These are the "Power Girls" reclaiming Lucknow.

Caring About India’s Women Means Giving Up Our Defensiveness

While Barkha Dutt's impassioned defense of India's global image is going viral, it is also raising questions about what's at stake when India's harshest critics become its cheerleaders.

Freedom Of Expression Is A Joke In The World's Largest Democracy, And Here's Why

Events of the last three months – most recently the ban of BBC 4 documentary "India's Daughter" – reveal the shortcomings of a government that seems to believe India needs to be kept a secret from itself.

Here's Why A Two Year Old French Cartoon Is Going Hugely Viral In India Today

The cartoon, which originally appeared in French magazine Causette in Jan. 2013, shows the phrase "India, the land of sacred cows" struck out and replaced by "India, the land of massacred women."

India's Supreme Court Again Says Marital Rape Is Not A Crime

Indian criminal law states that sexual intercourse between a man and his wife is not considered rape, even if consent is not granted. On Feb. 17, the Supreme Court once again refused a marital rape survivor's plea to reconsider the law.

In 2 Minutes, This Guy Explains The Plight Of Women In India, From Girl Children To Gauahar Khan

"She has a mind, she can make her own decisions." *MIC DROP*

This Apology To Indian Women On Behalf Of Indian Men Will Make Your Blood Boil

39 Men And Women Around The Country Shared Their Dreams For A Safer India

"I feel safe when equality is not a fight, but a given."

Here Are Some Of The Hurtful, Violent, And Offensive Comments Indian Women Hear Everyday

And the results are chilling. Warning: Explicit language.