The Last Word: Govt's rape ordinance betrayal of the spirit of the Verma committee report?

Union Minister P Chidambaram on Monday refuted claims that the recommendations of the Justice JS Verma panel have been rejected. ...
10:21 PM, Feb 04, 2013

India Positive: Stories of innovations by the youth

This week on India Positive, watch how young students have created innovative devices to help the society in many ways. ...
03:50 PM, Feb 02, 2013

Women's World Cup to kick off amid controversies

The build up to the women's world cup starting from Thursday has been bumpy. ...
08:42 PM, Jan 30, 2013

No concern over accommodation: Pak women's cricket team

Pakistan women's cricket team found itself embroiled in a controversy when media reports claimed they were put up in sub-standard accommodation in Cuttack. CNN-IBN found otherwise. ...
10:33 PM, Jan 29, 2013

Women in cinema: Journey of a Hindi film heroine

After the Delhi gangrape incident, Bollywood has come under serious criticism for its portrayal of women in movies. ...
11:09 AM, Jan 29, 2013

India Positive: Stories of women's power, passion and dedication

This episode of India Positive highlights women's power. Stories of women who have risen up to the top and made a difference to the society through their passion and dedication. ...
05:00 PM, Jan 26, 2013

State Of The Nation: Should gender sensitivity reforms begin at homes, schools?

In a survey conducted by CNN-IBN it was revealed the 42 per cent women feel unsafe in public transport like buses, taxi, auto etc. ...
11:52 PM, Jan 25, 2013

Watch: President's address to the nation on R-Day eve

In his address to the nation on the eve of 64th Republic Day, President Pranab Mukherjee said in the recent past, serious atrocities on the Line of Control on Indian troops have been seen, an apparent reference to the beheading of an Indian soldier by Pakistan Army. ...
07:41 PM, Jan 25, 2013

State of The Nation: Are the prevailing mindsets in our society biased against modern women?

In the State Of The Nation survey on safety of women as part of CNN-IBN's Agenda for Change, the majority says that a woman who is raped is not only ruined for life but also that women should abide by a certain dress code in public. ...
11:59 PM, Jan 24, 2013

The Last Word: How do political parties respond to Justice Verma report?

In a detailed and scathing report the 3-member Justice JS Verma Committee has called for stricter implementation of existing laws, police reforms, gender sensitisation of the security agencies and judiciary along with several changes in the IPC to deal with crime against women particularly rape cases. ...
11:15 PM, Jan 24, 2013

Agenda For Change: Has the Verma panel attacked the heart of patriarchy in India?

In a detailed and scathing report the Justice JS Verma Committee has called for stricter implementation of existing laws, police reforms, gender sensitisation of the security agencies and judiciary along with several changes in the IPC to deal with crime against women particularly rape cases. ...
11:59 PM, Jan 23, 2013

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Rajnath Singh was elected as the Bharatiya Janata Party President on Wednesday as Nitin Gadkari opted out of the race following corruption allegations against him. ...
11:58 PM, Jan 23, 2013

Newsmaker of the Day: Gopal Subramaniam

A month after the brutal Delhi gangrape and murder, the Justice Verma Committee submitted its recommendations to check crimes against women on Wednesday. The report has suggested changes in an entire gamut of laws to bring speedier justice for crimes against women. ...
11:57 PM, Jan 23, 2013

Referred to Delhi gangrape as undisputed facts: Justice Verma

The Justice Verma Committee, which on Wednesday presented its report to the government, stopped short of suggesting death penalty for rapists and lowering juvenile age. Justice JS Verma said in the case of December 16 Delhi gangrape, he "referred to it only as undisputed facts". ...
08:05 PM, Jan 23, 2013

Doctor alleges sexual harassment by IIM-B official

A doctor with over 20 years of experience recounts the horror she faced during her tenure as a resident doctor at IIM-Bangalore. The doctor alleges that she was sexually harassed by the Chief Administrative Office of the institute and was later thrown out when she complained against him. ...
12:02 PM, Jan 23, 2013

Don Bosco VP arrested for allegedly molesting students

The Vice Principal of Don Bosco School in Pune has been arrested and sent to police custody till January 25 for allegedly misbehaving with girl students. Four girls filed a complaint on Monday with the Yerwada Police Station against 45-year-old Eeju Francis. ...
06:28 PM, Jan 22, 2013

Should Pakistan women's cricket team be allowed to play in Mumbai?

There is a cloud of uncertainty over Pakistan's participation after relations between the two countries became tense following the killing of two Indian soldiers at the LOC. ...
11:28 PM, Jan 17, 2013

Women's WC: Suspense over Pak team continues

Sources say BCCI may move Pakistan team's matches from Mumbai to either Bangalore or Kolkata due to security reasons. ...
09:03 PM, Jan 17, 2013

ICC, BCCI should decide on women's WC venue: Zaka Ashraf

With the BCCI being skeptical about hosting the Women's World Cup in Mumbai due to simmering tension on the Indo-Pak border, Pakistan Cricket Board chief, Zaka Ashraf feels that it's up to BCCI and ICC to decide where the tournament should be held. ...
09:26 PM, Jan 16, 2013

Month after Delhi gangrape, autos continue to flout norms

A month after the gruesome gangrape of a 23-year-old brought people out on the streets and the administration down on its knees, nothing seems to have changed in the national capital. ...
07:59 PM, Jan 16, 2013