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Ex-model accuses husband of torture, forceful conversion

The police has registered a case against two people under various sections.

19 Nov 2017 1:59 AM IST

Instead of giving their bust, waist and hip size, the contestants took turns reciting a litany of shocking facts about violence against women in Peru. (Photo: AFP)

Contestants turn Miss Peru pageant into protest

Instead of giving their bust, waist and hip size, the contestants took turns reciting a litany of shocking facts about...

2 Nov 2017 3:50 PM IST

Devbir Kalsi, his father Jasbir Kalsi and his mother Bhupinder Kalsi were arrested by police for beating and holding her captive Devbirs wife Silky Gaind (Photo: Hillsborough County Sherrifs office)

Indian-origin woman rescued after husband, in-laws beat her in US

The three could face deportation back to India. Gaind and her infant were put in a safe place, the sheriff's office...

5 Sept 2017 11:38 AM IST

Physical abuse increased chances of women suffering from night sweat (Photo: AFP)

Physical and emotional abuse can worsen symptoms of menopause for...

This comes after another study showed how sexual assault and violence doubled the risk of anxiety and hypertension for...

20 Nov 2018 6:04 PM IST

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can include witnessing parents fight or suffering from sexual, physical, mental abuse. (Photo: Pixabay)

Childhood 'toxic stress' leads to parenting challenges later on

One reason may be that mothers who experience more adversity in childhood have more health risks during pregnancy.

22 March 2018 3:04 PM IST

With the accused continuously threatening the family of the victim, she has been shifted to a relatives house in order to escape from the untoward intentions of the man. (Representational Image)

Class 9 student threatens to rape, throw acid on female classmate

According to the girl, the accused was troubling her since many days and no action was taken by the school...

20 March 2018 9:38 AM IST

The abuse claims against the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center near Staunton, Virginia, are detailed in federal court filings that include a half-dozen sworn statements from Latino teens jailed there for months or years. (Photo: AP)

Young immigrants detained in Virginia centre say they were abused

Former child-development specialist who worked inside facility told AP she saw kids with bruises, broken bones they...

21 Jun 2018 11:37 AM IST

As the girl resisted the rape attempt, the accused poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze. He fled the spot after the incident. (Photo: Representational)

Goa police constable, minor arrested for raping 17-year-old girl

The Goa police constable, on the pretext of taking the victim home, took her to Ponda and raped her, an official said.

18 Jun 2018 10:04 AM IST

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

Husband bashing' on the rise in Uttar Pradesh

The Samiti has urged the Indian President to set up a men's commission on the pattern of the women's commission.

17 Jun 2018 6:37 AM IST

As the girl resisted the rape attempt, the accused poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze. He fled the spot after the incident. (Photo: Representational)

Protect women just like you protect cows!

It should be obvious on the evidence of the last few years that merely passing new laws, or including harsher...

30 Jun 2018 5:33 AM IST

We ourselves need to carefully and gradually remove each of the knots and find our freedom.

Take back your power

We need to forgive the other so that we can finally be free.

28 Jun 2018 7:05 AM IST

Study is important as it shows that harmful gambling is associated with early and adult trauma (Photo: Pixabay)

Addiction to gambling in adults may be due to childhood trauma

Men with gambling addiction are more likely to have witnessed violence or have experienced physical abuse or assault...

18 Aug 2017 11:37 AM IST