Artist uses canvas to plead for restoring woman`s dignity

Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 15:40

The trauma of victims of brutal gang-rape and acid attack respectively in Delhi and Chennai shook artist N Swarnalatha to the core, so much so that she began transferring her pain on to the canvas in an act of personal catharsis.

Woman raped by sibling ends life after police apathy in MP

Last Updated: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 21:48

A 32-year-woman, who was allegedly raped by her brother committed suicide in Gwalior, police said.

NHRC issues notice to UP Police over rapes

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 18:26

The NHRC said Tuesday that it has sought reports from the Uttar Pradesh government over its role in the alleged beating and detention of two rape victims in the state.

Centre, Delhi govt to blame for rape cases: Rajnath Singh

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 14:57

BJP president Rajnath Singh on Saturday the Central and Delhi governments have failed to take required measures to curb cases of rapes.

Delhi rape: Distressed, disturbed and frustrated, says Amitabh Bachchan

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 11:33

Celebrities took to Twitter to vent their angst and condemn the ghastly act.

Father arrested for rape-cum-murder of his minor daughter

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 22:44

Police on Sunday arrested a 42-year-old father for allegedly raping his 15-year-old daughter and killing her in Tembivili village of Thane district.

Man arrested for repeatedly raping 14-yr-old daughter

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 22:55

A 14-year-old girl has alleged that she was repeatedly raped by her father and his friend in Kanjhawla area of the national capital, police said.

Women`s Day; Rape rises on streets, fades from B`wood screens

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 15:39

The brutal gang rape of a Delhi girl in December 2012 triggered off a national debate over the portrayal of women in popular cinema and TV, and its impact on the general public.

Sharmila Tagore feels death sentence not deterrent for rape

Last Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 09:39

Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore Friday opposed capital punishment for rape saying death is neither the ultimate punishment nor a deterrent.

Women favour speedy trial, not death sentence in rape cases

Last Updated: Friday, January 25, 2013, 10:57

Women from various sections of society are in favour of speedy trial in rape cases and have welcomed Justice Verma panel`s recommendations.

Puri Shankaracharya blames western influence for rapes

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 15:17

Western influence was one of the main reasons behind the rise in incidents of rape in the country, Sankaracharya of Puri Swami Sri Nischalananda Saraswati said.

Released from jail, man rapes, kills minor girl

Last Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013, 16:10

Sunil Suresh alias Pappu Salve was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a nine-year-old girl from Shirdi town of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra on December 28 last year following which he raped her and then killed her.