Women’s safety

Women Reveal Getting Rape Threats, Facing Harassment Outside NMIMS, SVKMs Colleges. Is Mumbai Really Safe?

Women Reveal Getting Rape Threats, Facing Harassment Outside NMIMS, SVKMs Colleges. Is Mumbai Really Safe?

Even after several brutal cases of rape and s*xual harassment in the country, the authorities remain silent. Another alarming incident of eve-teasing was raised on a popular social media page.… Read More

Exclusive: Rasika Dugal On Women’s Safety In Delhi: “I Used To Feel Scared To See Car Parked On Empty Road”

Rasika Dugal has been in the entertainment industry for more than a decade and has made an impact with her roles in projects such as Lootcase and Mirzapur. The actor is… Read More

Exclusive: Ratna Pathak Shah Recalls An Incident Of Harassment In Delhi: “He Threatened Me When I Questioned Him”

The comparison between Mumbai and Delhi when it comes to women's safety always becomes a crucial point of discussion in Hauterrfly's The Male Feminist. In the latest episode, senior actress… Read More

Three Men On Bike Chase Woman In Bengaluru. How Long Will Men Continue To Terrorise Women?

Cases related to women's safety aren't a new issue in our country, each day we hear stories about harassment around us. Recently another such incident took place in Bengaluru, Karnataka.… Read More

Exclusive: Journalist Harassed in Chennai Local, Video Goes Viral. Internet Says “This Is Disturbing”

The rising crimes against women are proof that women's safety in India is going to the dogs. This viral video clip from Hauterrfly's 2 AM Stories is a tight slap… Read More

Running With A Dog To Pepper Spray, Women Share Their Top 10 Tips While Exercising Outside. Safety Khud K Hath!

The issue of women's safety has consistently held a crucial place in discussions, and rightly so. It's a consensus among many women that venturing out alone or even in groups… Read More

Is Pune As Safe As Mumbai? | 2 a.m. Stories

In the latest episode of 2 a.m. stories, we explore the city of Pune. Our team went to a lot of different places in Pune to see how safe it… Read More

2 AM Stories: How Does Pune’s Damini Squad Operate? Cop Shares Women’s Safety Tips!

Women think so much before heading out of their houses late at night. Women feel comfortable only if they are accompanied by a man or if they are in a… Read More

On Independence Day, A Letter To Those Who Demand Proof When Women Say “I Feel Unsafe In India”

Well, we are in the 77th year of Independence and as a citizen, I feel proud. I express pride in the fact that as a country we have come a… Read More

Exclusive: Sheeba Chadha Is Still Not Over The Nirbhaya Case, Says “I’ve Given My Daughter Pepper Spray”

Sheeba Chadha has been one of most loved actors due to her work in the film industry. In the latest episode of Hauterrfly's The Male Feminist, Sheeba Chadha opened up… Read More

TN Women’s Commission Chief Tells Women To Not Use Their Pics As DP To Stay Safe Online. Whatte Genius!

We're living in a digital era currently and while there are several benefits of having access to an insane amount of information at the click of a button, it also… Read More

Exclusive: How Chandigarh’s Gedi Culture Is Making Women Feel Uncomfortable And Unsafe

In terms of women’s safety, our country is not really doing very well. Crimes against women are on the rise, eve-teasing and molestation have become an everyday reality for women… Read More

Chandigarh’s Gedi Culture: Pyaar ya Show-off? | 2 am Stories

Chandigarh is known for its town planning, and also its loud and flashy Gedi culture. In this episode of 2 AM Stories, Alisha experiences the fun behind Gedi, and explores… Read More

‘Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo’ Actor Radhika Madan Says Delhi’s Lack Of Safety Made Her Want To Not Go Out

I think it is well-established by now that Delhi is an unsafe city for women. It does not matter what time of the day it is, creepy and predatory men… Read More

2 AM Stories: How Does The Nirbhaya Squad Work? Cop Reveals How They Keep Mumbai Safe For Women

The need for the Nirbhaya Squad in Delhi is felt the most because the city is not the capital city of the country but is also known as its crime… Read More

“When Were Women Allowed To Speak?” Renuka Shahane To Those Questioning #MeToo Movement

The #MeToo movement is one of the most significant movements in the course of women's empowerment. It encouraged and empowered women to come forward to speak up about being on… Read More

‘The Male Feminist’: Swati Maliwal Says Everyone Mocked Her For Being Youngest DCW Chief

The Delhi Commission For Women chief, Swati Maliwal, has been the voice of strong opinion on the wrongs done to women across the country. She never fails to call out… Read More

Twitter User Has Best Response To End Mumbai And Delhi’s Tu Vs Aap Debate. Kusha Kapila Agrees!

I knew people were particular about the personal pronouns they associated themselves with. But the recent Tu VS Aap debate on Twitter has changed the game forever for me! A… Read More

Tracing The Patriarchal Evolution Of Lohri: From Celebrating Women’s Safety To The Male Child

Much like Pongal and Makar Sankranti, the winter crop season is also celebrated in the Punjab region. This festival is known as Lohri. While this festival primarily marks the end… Read More

Toll-Free Helpline Number 181 Back For Assisting Women, Children In Distress

It is very important for women to know about ways that can help them get off dangerous and distressed situations. Many initiatives have been taken by the governments to provide… Read More

South Indian States Better For Women Than North India: Avtar Report

You will see a vast difference between the Indian cities regarding women’s safety and inclusivity. In some cities, crimes against women are on a rise, and in some, it is… Read More

In Delhi, Man Cries After Getting Caught Flashing. Should’ve Kept It In His Pants!

People often say that travelling by public transport is safer for women than travelling in cabs or any private vehicle. But even public modes of transport like buses and trains… Read More

DCW Demands Panel To Tackle Crimes Against Women After Delhi Horror

2022 marked 10 years of the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape and murder but nothing has changed. The crime rates continue to rise and women continue to feel unsafe, especially in… Read More

Make Streets Safe For Women Instead Of Locking Them Up: Kerala HC

This world isn't a safe place for a woman and we always have to be alert wherever we are in order to stay safe. With the kind of crimes that… Read More

World Toilet Day: Women Continue To Suffer Indignity And Health Risk For Lack Of Better Sanitation. How Can We Change This?

Every single day, we wake up to news reports of rapes and molestations. Over the years, I've noticed that it's not very uncommon for women to be raped when they… Read More

UGC’s New Guidelines For Female Student And Employee’s Safety Are Well Thought Of

This is a step in the right direction! Read More

This Navratri, A Reminder That Women Don’t Want Or Need To Be Goddesses. We Just Want To Live With Respect, Okay?

We haven't asked for too much! Read More

IIT Bombay Imposes Tighter Security Measures To Ensure Safety Of Female Students. We’re Glad Concrete Steps Are Taken

This was the need of the hour. Read More

Former MP Dr Sasikala Ramaswamy Molested In Public, The Sheer Entitlement Of Men Thinking They Can Get Away Is Sickening!

This is infuriating! Read More

Hautetalk: As A Nari, My Shakti Does Not Feel Supported When Rapists Get Easy Bail, Employment, And Warm Welcome Back Into Society

Will "good sanskaar" make me feel safe? Read More

Despite Being A Delhite, Sanya Malhotra Says She Feels Safer In Mumbai Than In The Capital City

we kinda relate to her Read More

Mumbai Local Trains To Get A Talkback System In Ladies Compartment For Women’s Safety

Thanking our stars! Read More

UP Govt Budget 2022-2023: Here’s What Yogi Govt Has Planned For Women’s Safety And Skill Development

Hopefully things are implemented seamlessly. Read More

5 Things This Government Could Do For Women Instead Of Digging Up Old Monuments

There is a need for paradigm shift. Read More

Journalist Records Man Masturbating In Front Of Her In Ladies Compartment Of Local Train, Shares Video Online

Time to pull out your phones, ladies! Read More

87-Year-Old Woman Gets Raped. A 48-Year-Old Woman Murdered Over WhatsApp Status. How Are Women Supposed To Feel Safe In India?

We're not feeling very safe now! Read More

Bengaluru Man Pretended To Be A Lesbian Model, Lured Woman Into Sharing Nude Photos

Yet another case of catfishing. Read More

A Stalker Shot A 20-Year-Old Woman Just A Few Hours After Her Wedding. Can We Teach Men To Handle Rejection, Please?

Another woman's life lost! Read More

Facebook and Instagram Launch New Features For Women’s Safety In India

Women's safety on social media is much needed! Read More

Twitter Has Strong Reactions To CM Yogi Adityanath Saying Cattle And Women Are Safe In Uttar Pradesh

First, bad comparison. Second, that's a lie. Read More

In Kuwait, A Woman Was Brutally Murdered By A Man Who Was Harassing Her. This Led To Protests By Women Demanding Women’s Safety

Women's safety is a global issue. Read More

This Cab Driver In Pune Raped A Woman For A Month After Drugging Her

This is horrifying. Read More

Two Men Raped A Woman In UP And When She Complained To Her Husband, He Beat Her

Her husband was in on the crime too! Read More

NCW Chairperson Discusses Women’s Safety In Rajasthan. Says The Government Is Not Doing Enough

We need women’s safety and we need it now. Read More

Two Women Went Live On Social Media When Being Harassed By Two Men. The Men Got Caught

They used social media as a weapon! Read More

India’s Budgetary Allocations For Women’s Safety Is Grossly Inadequate, Says A Report By Oxfam India

We need to do better. Read More

MP CM Shivraj Chauhan Says Women Must Be Tracked By Police For Their Own Safety. What Nonsense?

Isn't it more feasible to educate the men? Read More

To Make Trains Safer For Women, Railways Launches ‘Meri Saheli’ Initiative That Will Have Female RPF Personnel Interacting With Women Travellers

What a great move! Read More

Woman Designs Jewellery That Doubles Up As A Safety Gadget. This ‘Shining Armour’ Will Help Women Protect Themselves

All that glitters is not gold Read More

Our National Data Of Crimes In 2019 Has Recorded 87 Rape Cases On An Average Per Day. This Is Extremely Alarming

Women's safety is going down the drains. Read More