Crime against women in West Bengal rising, rights body chief

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 00:12

Chairman of West Bengal Human Rights Commission Justice (rtd) Asok Ganguly today said crime against women in the state was rising alarmingly.

Celebs celebrate womanhood with Women’s Drive Awards

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 16:26

The Lavasa Women’s Drive Awards held on the occasion of the International Women’s Day was attended by Bollywood celebrities in Mumbai on Thursday.

Mumbai police`s special cell for women starts operating

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 22:09

The Mumbai police`s ‘Crime Against Women Cell` started operations on Friday on the occasion of International Women`s Day.

Sharmila Tagore on commodification of women

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:56

"A woman is free to say yes or no to the way she`s projected on the screen," says actress Sharmila Tagore adding that if a woman enjoys doing a certain thing on screen, "it`s her prerogative".

International Women's Day: Women in Bollywood don`t get due credit: Shah Rukh Khan

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:54

Shah Rukh Khan feels that despite working twice as hard as men, women in Bollywood don`t get the kind of recognition that they deserve.

International Women’s Day: Bollywood tweets ‘Happy Women’s Day!’

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:51

As every woman in the country learns to lead their lives their own way, as bells of happiness usher in the hope of joyful times, International Women’s Day strikes a different high with every passing year.

Women activists from Nepal, India should work together: Jaiswal

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:48

No power in the world can challenge the women of India and Nepal if they work together to fight the exploitation and injustice done to them, a senior Indian Minister said here on Friday.

All-women courts to handle cases where women are victims: HC

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:46

To mark the International Women`s Day, the Bombay High Court has directed that cases of sexual offences against women should be handled by the courts presided over by a lady judicial officer, having all-women staff.

Campaign in support of Irom Sharmila begins

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:39

Around 200 people participated in a `Save Sharmila Week` that began here in support of Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila Chanu to mark International Women`s Day.

Ill thinking towards women needs to be punished: Omar

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:20

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that there was a need to change the mindset of the people towards women.

International Women`s Day: Be proud to be a woman, believe in your dreams: actress Sofia Hayat

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 18:21

Sofia Hayat, a victim of child sex abuse, appeals to women who have been victim of rape or other violence to rise above such things and live their dreams.