Tag: Haryana
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Meet the Woman Who Changed Her Name at 45
Hundreds of girls in India are given names indicating they’re unwanted. A woman in Haryana broke this spell and took on a new name.
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Why must only Brutal Incidents of Violence Spark Outrage Against Rape Culture?
The recent gang rape of a 19-year old in Haryana is a reminder that rapes do not happen in a vacuum, they are a result of patriarchy and the rape culture it has built.
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Not ‘Honour’ Killings, but Murders to Exert Power
‘Honour’ killings aren’t about honour at all - they are murders carried out by the apparently powerful to maintain status quo of caste, power, and property.
Meet Rohtak’s Only Woman Motorcycle Mechanic
In a state infamous for crimes against women, Mukesh Devi, the only woman automobile mechanic, is running her repairing business with aplomb.
Burial ground of Dalits snatched by upper caste
Untouchability stands alive in the burial grounds of this village. The crematorium of the Dalits(lower caste) was illegally occupied by the higher caste because of which now the dalits don’t have a place to bury their deceased. Lack of burial ground has forced the villagers to bury one boy in...
Traditional Pots Bite the Dust
Pottery in Haryana suffers without government and popular support.
Alcohol Addiction Consumes Daily Wages
Women of Mughalpura, Haryana speak out against husbands’ alcohol addiction.