Womens Issues

Let's get political: Why the aam aurat should ignore Chetan Bhagat

Contrary to Bhagat's claim, encouraging women to vote will do far more to change society and its leaders than any personal effort to "change men".

CCTV cameras needed in ladies compartments of trains: Committee

Installation of CCTV camera and emergency alarm bells in ladies compartments in trains are among a series of steps recommended by a parliamentary committee for safe travel by women.

Women can be booked under domestic violence act: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that women can also be booked under the anti-domestic violence legislation

As NATO leaves Afghanistan, Taliban-like curbs on women may return

One of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's main religious advisers will not overturn a decree issued by clerics in the north reimposing Taliban-style curbs on women, in another sign of returning conservatism as NATO forces leave the country

Don't just fret about women's issues, 'catapult' your wallet too

Arguing about what the government should do and can do about women's issues is a good intellectual exercise, but perhaps our wallets can also do some talking.