New Delhi: Against the backdrop of rising crimes against women, some startling facts have emerged. There's a shortfall of 2,500 lady officers in the Delhi Police. With less than ideal working conditions, even serving women officers are struggling to make a difference. "I leave every morning at 8. I never know when my day is going to end," said a Maya, a lady officer in the Delhi Police. The lady...
09:52 AM, Jun 14, 2013
New Delhi: An organisation called Forum to Engage Men conducts gender sensitization classes across rural India. Harish is a changed man today. For him, the phrase "man of the house" means something altogether different now. Not only does he help his wife with all chores around the house, he does so with his head held high. And Harish isn't alone. There is a part of a growing new breed of...
09:31 AM, Jun 12, 2013
Kanpur: A woman in Kanpur, who had been granted bail 19 years ago, was finally released from jail this week after her son - born in a jail - grew up to earn enough money for her bond money. Vijay Kumari is home after 19 years and all thanks to her son Kanhaiya who fought relentlessly against the system to have her back. Kumari had been languishing in jail since...
07:40 AM, May 30, 2013
At a time when women's safety across the country has become a cause for concern, Priya Sachan is leading by example. The 21-year-old is the first and only woman among 50 train operators and station managers for Gurgaon's Rapid Metro project. ...
10:14 AM, Jan 24, 2013
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