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The Feminist

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013: Facts and myths – Team FI

A group of feminist activists and lawyers in India have created a myths and facts sheet to educate the public about the certain aspects of the Criminal law (Amendment) Bill, 2013, which have generated a lot of pro and con discussions. The fact sheet, circulated yesterday, is published below. The Justice Verma Committee (JVC) report was a landmark statement, applauded by all citizens, welcomed by … Continue reading The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013: Facts and myths – Team FI

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The Feminist

Feminist Diary – Manisha Pandey

आज एक कैनेडियन स्‍टूडेंट से मुलाकात हुई, जो इंडियन मीडिया पर रिसर्च कर रही है। जेनिफर दीवानों की तरह अपना काम करती है, दुनिया घूमती है, उसे संगीत की कमाल की समझ है, एक साल एक ब्‍वॉयफ्रेंड के साथ रही। बात जमी नहीं, बैग उठाया और आगे की जिंदगी खोजने निकल पड़ी। वो कहीं भी जाकर बस जाना चाहती है और संसार देखना चाहती है। … Continue reading Feminist Diary – Manisha Pandey

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The Feminist

Our bodies, our selves – Nilanjana S. Roy

Until we embrace the idea of consent in all relationships, including marriage, there can be no gender equality. Its absence makes discussions on sexual abuse meaningless The man who was my abuser was a fine host, a good husband, a caring father, a respected elder whose generosity and kindness were as genuine as the fact of the abuse. These qualities were important, because they helped … Continue reading Our bodies, our selves – Nilanjana S. Roy

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Bill on crime against women referred to GoM

A Bill which seeks to make punishment for crime against women more stringent was today referred to a Group of Ministers for further consultations after differences erupted in the meeting of the Union Cabinet on certain provisions, including lowering the age of consensual sex to 16 years. Sources said the hour-long special Cabinet meeting convened to clear the Bill could not arrive at an agreement, … Continue reading Bill on crime against women referred to GoM

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India: The Mind And Heart Of Lotika Sarkar, Legal Radical, Friend, Feminist- Usha Ramanathan

Delhi (Women’s Feature Service)  We have to marvel at how the world has changed since r*** was a four letter word, and young Lotika Sarkar(1923-2013), the first woman lecturer in the Faculty of Law,University of Delhi, shocked the department by teaching rape to her students. This is what happens when you let women into hallowed institutions oflearning: They don’t understand that, even when they are … Continue reading India: The Mind And Heart Of Lotika Sarkar, Legal Radical, Friend, Feminist- Usha Ramanathan

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Literature, The Feminist

IBN- E- Rukmini (Rukmini Sen)

Some of my fondest memories revolve around my father. A man of 79 years. He is quite a life traveller. Needless to say he was my first liberal influence. However, politically I don’t always agree with him. Over the years I have realised my politics is different from my family’s. But my father truly ‘loves’ me…of whatever I understand of that word…he stretches himself to accomodate … Continue reading IBN- E- Rukmini (Rukmini Sen)

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Travel

Nude Wednesday in Holland and a one night stand in Germany – Nina Sangma

What does being naked in front of other naked strangers feel like? Liberating to say the least. I may not have the body of a Victoria’s Secret model but it’s safe to say mine wasn’t the worst that day. At least it’s a great way to save on therapy money. Seriously, shedding your clothes in public is the best for of catharsis. Just for that, … Continue reading Nude Wednesday in Holland and a one night stand in Germany – Nina Sangma

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