Sexual Crimes

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Of course, Sarah has been subjected to much abuse on social media from the hardcore N-followers, many of them accusing her of being a ‘Vatican plant’ to deride Hinduism.

Foreign ex-devotees raise banner of revolt against godman

Another westerner has shaken off her devotion for Nithyananda and is a hard campaigner not just against him but the entire ‘cult’ ecology.

08 Dec 2019 3:59 AM

The rage of the middle classes against sexual violence is selective and is in most contexts directed against public violence and not domestic violence.

If society doesn’t respect all women, it’s hard to stop rape, sexual crimes

The demand to kill the accused publicly contradicts the democratic nature of the nation itself.

02 Dec 2019 12:51 AM

Karan Oberoi speaks-up

Meanwhile, the actor, Pooja Bedi, and other friends have triggered the #MenToo movement and are all set for a long battle against gender inequality.

20 Jun 2019 1:20 AM

One cannot insult the animal kingdom by describing these men as “jaanwars”. (Photo: PTI)

‘Law of the jungle’ prevails... in Kathua & beyond

One dreads to wake up and read the front page these days.

15 Jun 2019 2:09 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

The problem with the rape number is that government data suggests that 99 per cent of victims of sexual violence in India do not report the incident to the police. (Representational image)

Death sentence won’t stop rapes

In 2016, the total number of rape cases registered in India was 38,947 and there were over 106,000 crimes against children.

15 Apr 2018 6:11 AM

Of ‘Asians’ & sexual crimes in UK

In the Quilliam case, the word “Asian” is a balaclava for the faces of the convicted offenders who are of Pakistani origin.

16 Dec 2017 2:43 AM

Sexual victimisation of women by men is a growing societal concern that is present in all environments of day- to-day life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Some men confuse sexual interest with consent: study

The study's findings highlight the utility of risk reduction programs that empower women to assertively communicate their sexual desires.

28 Nov 2017 7:44 PM

The scheme is intended for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, acid attacks and honour crimes and aims to provide them medical, legal and psychological support, all under one roof. (Photo: File)

Rape cell: No proposal from Delhi, West Bengal

“This is not how we intend to proceed. We have also not planned anything under the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme of the Centre.

07 Sep 2017 5:07 AM

Pay Rs 15 crore for victims of sexual crimes, says Delhi High Court

Delhi HC directs AAP government to disburse funds within six days.

12 Aug 2017 6:46 AM

The police also plans to re-organise the Nirbheek scheme for school and college girls to make them aware about sexual crimes and educate them about “good touch and bad touch”. (Representational image)

Cops to revive community policing plans

The police is also likely to introduce yoga classes to attract youths to join the community policing scheme.

20 Jul 2017 3:06 AM

India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Tanmaya Lal participated in a UN Security Council (UNSC) debate on sexual violence in conflict as a tactic of war and terrorism on Monday. (Photo: Twitter)

UN: India urges nations to act for victims of sexual crimes in conflict areas

In 2007, India deployed the first ever all-women formed police unit for peacekeeping with the UN Mission in Liberia.

16 May 2017 2:38 PM

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