Same-sex marriage: Centre opposes in Delhi HC plea for live streaming of proceedings

A plea by LGBTQ couples seeking live streaming of proceedings in the Delhi High Court on a batch of petitions to recognise same-sex marriage under various laws has been opposed by the Centre, saying the matter is not of national importance.

Delhi HC undecided on marital rape

The Delhi High Court has come out with a split verdict on the matter of criminalisation of marital rape and has asked the Supreme Court to take up the matter for further consideration

Gone at 20: Sam passed on too soon

The death of Sam, a neurodivergent trans student, yet again highlights the issues faced by the queer community in academia and at home. It also foregrounds the lack of safe spaces for sexual minorities.

Outrage over a page

Textbook of Sociology for Nurses, which has a chapter on ‘The Merits of Dowry’ is receiving backlash from academics and politicians. The image of the textbook has taken social media by storm

Does wearing Sleeveless make you shameless?

Even today, in a city like Delhi, women find it hard to freely practice their daily fashion choices for fear of judgemental comments and harassment. Unlike in Mumbai, you won’t find leotards being worn out on the street 

Many colours in the spectrum: International Autism Day

Awareness among society and acceptance by parents are two factors which make the life of children with autism easier 

‘Ek Dost Heals thy Heart’: celebrating Indian women

On 8 March, Ek Dost Heals thy Heart, along with WWW (Women Who Win) founded by Ms Simmi Bhasin, organised a special event for Women’s day.   Women entrepreneurs from different fields participated in this event. Guest of Honor Padma Bhushan Dr Neelam Kler, who is also the Chairperson of Neonatology at Sir Ganga Ram hospital, […]

Safe and sound? Not yet!

Introduction of the commissionerate system in Noida and Greater Noida has improved relations between the public and the police but commuting in overcrowded transport is a major pain point for women who live in the area.