Women in politics is not just about representation, it is asking the tough questions - why is women security not on agenda for elections? Why are parties happy to provide financial assistance but not make systemic interventions to ensure women feel safe in all walks of life.

On 10th Jan, at TERI, Gurgaon, we had a full day conference on ‘women and politics’ - Strengthening Democracy with three different panels, organised by Access Polity, YLAC and The Womb with several other partner organisations. Our three panels were - 1)

📢 We’re excited to share highlights from the International Conclave on Strengthening Democracy, where we hosted a panel on Setting Narratives for Gender Equality. 🧵 #GenderEquality #StrengtheningDemocracy #MenAsAllies #HeForShe

My Kumbh Mela Experience: Chaos and Clarity By Richa Shandilya I decided to visit Prayagraj and witness the Mahakumbhb during the most auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya. This time, I wanted to experience it on my own terms, without any special assistance. My primary goal

Freebies for Women: Are They Really Freeing? By Kairav Shah Freebies are not free and they are not freeing either. There is a desperate and pressing need to conduct a thorough analysis of the state of funds once they reach women so that the Delhi model of inviting votes is

Union Budget 2025-26- Promises, Gaps, and a Future for Women By Gulerana Tanveer On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025-26. The budget explains the government’s plans for spending and revenue in the upcoming year. It covers

Finally President’s Rule imposed, something we had demanded two months back! Read this piece by Avani Bansal thewomb.in/manipur-will-t… And this piece by Kashish Singh thewomb.in/missing-manipu…

Simply brilliant. It welcomes women District Court judges who were thrown out by the HC of MP back into the judiciary. It’s not enough to pay lip sympathy to increasing representation of women, one must know how to create an enabling environment for them to flourish and grow.

Women cannot be forced to wear anything - not mangalsutra, not bindi, not Burkha! It has to be their choice.

स्वतंत्रता सेनानी ऊषा मेहता और उनके संघर्ष से प्रेरणा ~ राजेश ओ.पी. सिंह इस धरती पर यदि सबसे ज्यादा अन्याय किसी के साथ हुआ है तो वो हैं महिलाएं। महिलाओं को हर जगह से गायब करने का काम पुरुष प्रधान समाज ने बड़ी सावधानी पूर्वक किया है। यदि महिलाओं को इतिहास में सही सही जगह मिल

The Feminist Who Shaped Our Lives By Adila Majeed When I reflect on my life, my thoughts always return to my mother—a woman with no formal degree, yet a true nonconformist and idealist in her own right. From the earliest memories I hold, I recall how she dared to dream big for

Harshita Brella Murder Case: Indian Husband murders wife in London, escapes to India and absconds Ms. Harshita Brella, was an Indian woman, who moved to the UK after an arranged marriage with Pankaj Lamba, also an Indian. The Northamptonshire Police found her body in the boot of

Meet the CA-Turned-Philanthropist Empowering 10,000+ Girls Through Menstrual Awareness with #LivingMyPromise Vaidhei Pagaria is a Rank Holder Chartered Accountant, educator, and passionate philanthropist dedicated to driving social change. As the CEO of Pagaria Welfare

My take: *When terror attacks took place in UPA years, demands for political resignations would instantly follow amidst accusation of weak leadership. *When terror attacks take place now in NDA years, everyone is blamed (including so called ‘sickularists’ (sic) ) except those

Women Build These Homes Too. Then, Why Can’t They Own Them? By Devrupa Rakshit “Despite the amendment legally granting daughters equal rights to inherit family property regardless of their marital status, deep-rooted gender discrimination continues to affect women’s

FEMEN Protest in Paris and Freedom Flotilla Incident Highlight Ongoing Gaza Humanitarian Crisis By Roshini R  The FEMEN activists in Paris protested on the situation in Gaza. The FEMEN activists can be understood as the international movement of topless female activists who

Gender (In)Justice: When Hindu Personal Laws Abandon Women By Lakshmi Laasya Hindu personal laws govern marriage, adoption, guardianship, and maintenance — all deeply personal aspects of a person’s life. These laws, though codified and reformed, continue to carry the rot of

The Shadow of Dharmasthala: Unraveling the Soujanya Case By Srinivas Rayappa Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault, murder, and investigative details that readers may find disturbing. On October 9, 2012, as rain fell steadily over the temple

The Shadow of Dharmasthala: The Vedavalli Tragedy By Srinivas Rayappa Dr. B.R. Harale’s weathered hands tremble slightly as he speaks at yet another protest meeting, his 76-year-old voice breaking when he sees the photograph of 17-year-old Soujanya—the young woman whose story

The Shadow of Dharmasthala: Padmalatha Pays the Price of Defiance By Srinivas Rayappa A Pioneer Silenced On December 22, 1986, 17-year-old Padmalatha left her home in Boliyar for what should have been an ordinary day at college. She was studying 2nd PUC Science at SDM College