Women’s Safety

Rituparna Sengupta shares on being heckled during the Kolkata rape protest: ‘It did not affect me…’ | Bengali Movie News

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Rituparna Sengupta shares on being heckled during the Kolkata rape protest: ‘It did not affect me…’ | Bengali Movie News

Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta became embroiled in a minor controversy following the horrific Kolkata rape case. While participating in a protest in the city, she faced heckling from the crowd, ultimately leading her to withdraw from the event. In a recent interview, Sengupta clarified that the individuals who harassed her were not locals but outsiders … Read more

Bengal Assembly Clears ‘Aparajita Bill’ For Women’s Safety, Mamata Leads TMC Charge Against BJP

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Bengal Assembly Clears ‘Aparajita Bill’ For Women’s Safety, Mamata Leads TMC Charge Against BJP

Rape is a curse against humanity and social reforms are required to prevent such crimes, Mamata Banerjee said in the Bengal assembly. (Screengrab) Banerjee alleged that West Bengal was not consulted before passing BNS The West Bengal assembly passed on Tuesday a stringent bill to crack down on crimes against women, with Chief Minister Mamata … Read more

Richa Chadha, Kangana Ranaut, Swara Bhasker and others demand justice in Kolkata trainee doctor rape-murder case |

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Richa Chadha, Kangana Ranaut, Swara Bhasker and others demand justice in Kolkata trainee doctor rape-murder case |

Social media is in uproar following the harrowing rape-murder of a young trainee doctor in Kolkata. The incident has ignited a wave of outrage, with students, activists, politicians, and celebrities voicing their dismay over the dire state of women’s safety in India. Richa Chadha, taking to Twitter, urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to … Read more

Taapsee Pannu recalls being inappropriately touched on public transport as a teenager: ‘Delhi is unsafe, but Mumbai’s mindset is more relaxed’ | Hindi Movie News

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Taapsee Pannu recalls being inappropriately touched on public transport as a teenager: ‘Delhi is unsafe, but Mumbai’s mindset is more relaxed’ | Hindi Movie News

In the latest episode of What Women Want, Kareena Kapoor Khan welcomed Taapsee Pannu to discuss women’s safety. Known for her impactful roles in films like Pink, Naam Shabana, and Mulk, Taapsee shared her personal experiences and reflected on how her awareness of safety has evolved over time. “Awareness comes with age,” she said. “I … Read more

Femicide in Kenya: Alarming Rates of Gender-Based Violence Raise Concerns Over Women’s Safety

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Femicide in Kenya: Alarming Rates of Gender-Based Violence Raise Concerns Over Women’s Safety

Kenya is facing a deeply troubling crisis as femicide rates soar, leading human rights groups to declare the situation a national emergency. Since the commencement of the year, one in four women has lost their lives to violence, prompting allegations of governmental inaction. Femicide, defined as the intentional killing of women because of their gender, … Read more