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Sexual abuse and humiliation which nuns and others who serve in Church institutions are subjected to has been spoken about in hushed tones. (Representational image)

India’s Church: Mired in controversies

The matter is serious and needs to be investigated thoroughly, beyond the political rhetoric.

20 Jul 2018 12:15 AM

A man in their neighbourhood befriended the girls and took them to Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Mandya with the help of his friends, offering them goodies and protection. (Representational Image)

Three sisters sexually abused for months in Karnataka; city-based man held

The three siblings, aged 16, 17 and 18, belonging to Udayagiri in Mysuru, were allegedly sexually abused at different places.

19 Jul 2018 9:14 AM

The incident had come to light after an audio clip of the man's purported conversation with a church official alleging sexual abuse of his wife by the priests was widely circulated on social media. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Kerala HC rejects anticipatory bail pleas of 3 priests in sexual assault case

The three priests, belonging to Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church, have been accused of sexually assaulting a woman.

11 Jul 2018 2:45 PM

On Wednesday, a 30-yr-old woman accused Fr Binu George of Orthodox Church of sexually abusing her in 2014 on pretext of discussing family issue. (Photo: File | Representational)

Another Kerala priest accused of sexual abuse, 12 arrests in 18 months

Last week, a nun and another woman alleged that they were sexually abused for years.

11 Jul 2018 1:27 PM

Parents' childhood trauma could cause health problems in kids

Parents who lived through adverse childhood experiences were more likely to report higher levels of aggravation as parents.

09 Jul 2018 4:52 PM

In all the cases, FIRs have been registered and the accused are booked under the Indian Penal Code with respect to their crimes. (Photo: PTI | File)

Whom to blame? Whose fault is it?: 10 days, 4 rapes in Madhya Pradesh

Such acts of bestiality upon minors makes one question the very sense of morality on which society functions.

07 Jul 2018 1:53 PM

When father got to know, he shot the boy dead with a country-made pistol on June 28 and the funeral was conducted the same night. (Photo: File | Representational)

Rajasthan man held for killing 17-yr-old son who tried to rape his cousin

Police ruled out that incident was a human sacrifice and said boy used to allegedly molest his cousin and recently also tried to rape her.

03 Jul 2018 5:37 PM

The police officer said it is suspected that the entire episode had the consent of the boy, who is 17 year and six months old; hence, relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act were not included in the FIR. (Photo: File | Representational)

Woman, daughter sexually assaulted 17-yr-old boy for 3 months in Himachal

Police said case has been filed against the woman, 45, and her daughter, 22, on basis of complaint filed by the boy's father on Thursday.

30 Jun 2018 9:49 AM

The nun claimed that she had then complained to the church authorities about the abuse, but no action was taken. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Kerala nun files sexual abuse complaint against Catholic bishop

Meanwhile, bishop has filed counter petition against the nun with police, accusing her of seeking revenge against him for transferring her.

30 Jun 2018 8:21 AM

Spurt in sexual abuse of senior citizens: Study

Victims may not be believed if the elder person suffers from mental health problems.

27 Jun 2018 1:26 AM

Defining my feminism

Six months later, I would awaken a sleeping giant and give birth to my act of resistance — The Red Elephant Foundation.

03 Jun 2018 1:10 AM

The statement comes at a time when there is a debate around the treatment meted out to boy victims of sexual crimes in a country where, according to activists and police, many cases of abuse of boys go unreported. (Photo: Pixabay)

In India, boy victims of sex crimes not compensated, ignored

States run programmes to compensate victims of crimes including rape, but sexually abused boys end up not getting any financial help.

31 May 2018 8:41 AM

Exploring the many facets and essence of the migrant’s life — from liberating laughter to family violence, sexual abuse to female masturbation, racism and love.

Rooted in new soil

Back then, an Australian education expo she came across during a train journey made her contemplate migration.

30 May 2018 1:03 AM

According to reports the RSPCA discovered the animal abuse after he was spotted having sex with the pooches. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

British man who had sex with his two dogs is banned from keeping pets for 10 years

Robert Gwynn, was reported to police after DNA tests revealed he had abused his Bedlington Terriers, Taff and Ben.

25 May 2018 7:52 PM

'Out of every 10 such incidents, seven are committed by people who know the victim-- relative, friends, neighbour. Law enforcement agencies need to be far more proactive, I concede all that,' she said. (Photo: PTI)

Ridiculous to claim woman's dress is reason behind rape: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman addressed 'Stories That Matter'-- an event organised at FICCI and released the Gender Parity Survey Report.

08 May 2018 10:58 AM

According to The Nation, victims spilled the beans on marriage scams being run in Pakistan's Mirpur where accused British nationals woo girls into marriage promising a great life abroad. (Photo: Representational)

Pak marriage racket: Brides say husbands shot first night videos, blackmailed

More than 15 girls were reportedly targeted by this group. The men used to marry them and shoot intimate videos of their wedding nights.

05 May 2018 4:52 PM

Sleazy texts, molestation, gaslighting, emotional abuse and most of all, using his position in the creative circuit, has been his norm since the inception of the theater group he co-founded,' goes the article. (Photo: Representational | Pixabay)

Generation lost in space? Young thespian accused of abuse in Kolkata

A 'young thespian' from Kolkata has been accused of molesting, sexually abusing and bullying interns and juniors regularly over the years.

05 May 2018 3:55 PM

A UN Security Council delegation is making a belated first visit to Myanmar to ratchet up pressure for a safe and dignified return of the Muslim minority. (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar army chief denies rape of Rohingya as UN visits

Launched in August 2017, that campaign drove around 700,000 Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh, fleeing burnt villages and army atrocities.

01 May 2018 1:14 PM

The judge also asked the Delhi State Legal Services Authority to grant a compensation of Rs one lakh to the victim. (Representational image)

Delhi Court sends molester of 8-yr-old to 5 years in jail

The complaint said the girl's mother, on hearing her scream, came out of the house and apprehended the convict.

28 Apr 2018 5:23 AM

In Barcelona, thousands packed into the central square banging pots and pans and jangling their keys in the air. (Photo: AP)

Protests in Spain as 5 men cleared of teenager's gangrape

In Madrid, men and women packed central streets chanting 'Shame! Shame!' and 'No' means 'No'.

27 Apr 2018 2:58 PM

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