Aakriti Dhawan

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Sexual Violence

Visiting the Family of a Six-Year-Old Sexual Assault Survivor in Delhi: Life After the Unthinkable

31 Jan 2026

6 min read

The women are currently undergoing regular training under the supervision of Mamta Kumari, the nodal officer for the Pink Bus Service in the state’s Transport Department.

Empowerment on Wheels: 6 Musahar Women Become Bihar's First Female Bus Drivers

26 Jan 2026

3 min read

The protest, organised as a Jantar Mantar dharna–pradarshan, brought together student groups, political workers, and rights activists.

VIP Shadows Exposed? Protesters Demand Truth in Ankita Bhandari Case at Delhi Dharna

05 Jan 2026

3 min read

For lower-income Muslim women working as domestic help, life unfolds behind closed doors but under constant social scrutiny. Their labour remains invisible, but their identities are frequently politicised.

From Scrubbing Floors to Facing Suspicion: Muslim Women's Real Talk on Work & Identity in Polarised India

31 Dec 2025

5 min read

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