Women Roundtable
Death penalty has been given to murderers but that hasn't stopped murders: Ayesha Kidwai
Ayesha Kidwai said that the only thing that will work as a true deterrent in cases of rape is a speedy trial for the same.
Women Roundtable
Most people content to see women in the home or working as domestic workers: Ayesha Kidwai
Ayesha Kidwai said that many people don't know that the first official step is a "process of reconciliation" when cases of sexual harassment are filed.
Women Roundtable
It was important for politicians to meet the Delhi gangrape protestors: Meenakshi Lekhi
Meenakshi Lekhi said that the disconnect between the polity and the public was highlighted during the Delhi gangrape protests.
Women Roundtable
The police is like a frog in the ocean when it comes to crimes against women: Kiran Bedi
Kiran Bedi said that parents and teachers of boys are not told to educate and counsel them, making the real problem invisible.
Women Roundtable
Most people don't even know that there is help available to rape victims: Kamna Chhibber
Kamna Chhibber said that proper system has to be put in place, be it crime prevention plans or support and counselling to rape victims and their families.
Women Roundtable
Brutality of Delhi gangrape was beyond anybody's acceptance: Kiran Bedi
Kiran Bedi said that she was proud and glad that the youth have spoken up, adding that they must not stop until solutions to such issues are found.
Europe
Pope Francis gives Catholic church hundreds of new saints
Those canonized in Vatican ceremony were 813 Italians beheaded by Turkish forces in 1480, a 20th century Colombian nun and a Mexican woman who helped the sick in the 19th century.
India News
Hyderabad: Stalker arrested for harassing three engineering college students
The accused Sai Kiran Reddy Saanikommu, was identified and the mobile phone used for the committing the offence was seized.
India News
Don't force doctors to be part of executions, says Indian Medical Association
Doctors are required to monitor vital signs during the process of execution and look for signs of life and then pronounce death.
