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JK Rowling says she is survivor of sexual assault

Rowling says the trauma of those experiences formed some of her feelings about women's rights

12 Jun 2020 7:05 AM

Among the six cautionary tales, the story that leaves a lasting impression, however, is not directly to do with sexual harassment. DC Image

Book Review | Bunch of cautionary tales on sexist abuse

The key to resolving the crisis is shown to be lying with the victims, themselves

25 April 2021 4:22 AM

Terming as somewhat vague the definition of a terrorist act under the stringent UAPA law and warning against its use in a cavalier manner , the high court set aside the trial court orders rejecting bail to JNU students Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita and Jamias Asif Iqbal Tanha, allowing their appeals and admitting them to regular bail. PTI

PIL in HC seeks separate toilets for transgenders, court asks Delhi...

The petition filed by Jasmine Kaur Chhabra said the Centre has released funds but no separate toilets have been made for...

26 July 2021 8:22 AM

According to reports the RSPCA discovered the animal abuse after he was spotted having sex with the pooches. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

British man who had sex with his two dogs is banned from keeping pets...

Robert Gwynn, was reported to police after DNA tests revealed he had abused his Bedlington Terriers, Taff and Ben.

25 May 2018 2:22 PM

The emotional and sexual abuse that some children endure can lead them to commit crimes later in life. (Photo: Pixabay )

Educational success curbs effects of child abuse: study

Successful school experiences kept teens from both committing crimes and having antisocial behaviours.

16 March 2018 7:55 AM

JNU campus has been on the boil for over a year now with several crackdowns resulting in arrests of students.

FIR filed against JNU professor for sexually abusing' female students

The professor has been identified as Atul Johri, who teaches life science at the university.

16 March 2018 5:31 AM

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in the report that the 62 allegations against personnel in 10 peacekeeping missions and one political mission were a drop from the 104 claims reported in 2016. (Photo: File)

138 sex abuse allegations against UN peacekeeping missions in 2017

Guterres has vowed to toughen the UN response to allegations of misbehaviour by peacekeepers and UN personnel.

14 March 2018 7:09 AM

Leggy and heavily made-up models still adorn the stands at the Geneva show, though there seems to be a bit show than previous years. (Photo: Pixabay)

In #MeToo era, some question need for 'car girls' at shows

There are still women draped on cars as we walk around the show. (Photo: Pixabay)

8 March 2018 10:22 AM

The UN recalled a peacekeeping police unit after some members engaged in transactional sex with women living in a protection camp. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bleak Women's Day in South Sudan, where #MeToo has no impact

Rights groups are pushing campaigns like #MeToo and #HerToo to go further than spreading awareness and to focus on...

7 March 2018 12:20 PM

When boys were depicted in the abuse, it was more likely to be severe. (Photo: Pixabay)

More boys suffer online sex abuse than thought: study

The report added that the younger the child, whether a boy or a girl, the "abuse was more likely to be severe".

7 March 2018 6:40 AM

The statement comes at a time when there is a debate around the treatment meted out to boy victims of sexual crimes in a country where, according to activists and police, many cases of abuse of boys go unreported. (Photo: Pixabay)

In India, boy victims of sex crimes not compensated, ignored

States run programmes to compensate victims of crimes including rape, but sexually abused boys end up not getting any...

31 May 2018 3:11 AM

Exploring the many facets and essence of the migrants life from liberating laughter to family violence, sexual abuse to female masturbation, racism and love.

Rooted in new soil

Back then, an Australian education expo she came across during a train journey made her contemplate migration.

29 May 2018 7:33 PM