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Nuh's women get a voice against domestic violence

India, Feb. 21 -- The last Engender column looked at how community radio proved transformative for women's lives in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh. Community radio has been no less transformative in Haryana's... Read More


Calling out patriarchy in rural Rajasthan

India, Jan. 24 -- Last month, a panchayat in Jalore, Rajasthan, announced a ban on camera phones for daughters-in-law and young women in 15 villages, effective January 26. It decreed that these women ... Read More


Looking at cancer care, through the gender lens

India, Jan. 10 -- A cancer diagnosis for women in rural areas throws up major challenges, the principal one being extreme financial stress. Treatment costs often drive families into poverty or massive... Read More


Lalita Panicker picks her favourite read of 2025

India, Dec. 26 -- There has been a deluge of books on Gaza since Hamas launched its ill-thought-out attack on Israel, bringing in its wake massive violence and destruction from the Israeli defence for... Read More


Addressing the gender gap in climate policies

India, Dec. 14 -- Former UN high commissioner for human rights Mary Robinson summed it up succinctly when she said, "Climate change is a manmade problem that requires a feminist solution." Women, alre... Read More


Addressing the gender gap in climate policies

India, Dec. 13 -- Addressing the gender gap in climate policies Former UN high commissioner for human rights Mary Robinson summed it up succinctly when she said, "Climate change is a manmade problem ... Read More